JNL/Mellon Capital International Index Fund Class I (0P00003EHI)

Overview

The company operates as a master fund focused on providing investors with exposure to Developed Markets outside of North America through a strategic investment approach. Utilizing a rules-based methodology, the fund aims to replicate the performance of a specific index that covers 85% of the equity float-adjusted market capitalization in these regions. By investing at least 80% of its assets either directly in stocks that are included in the index or in derivative securities that are economically related to the index, the fund seeks to offer investors a precise and managed exposure to developed market equities excluding North America.

Products and Services

• Equity Investments

The core of the master fund's strategy revolves around equity investments, particularly in stocks included in the specified Developed Markets ex-North America index. By maintaining a minimum of 80% of its assets in these investments, the fund ensures that its portfolio closely mirrors the performance and risk profile of the selected equity markets.

• Derivative Securities

In addition to direct equity investments, the fund leverages derivative securities to achieve its investment objectives. These derivatives are economically linked to the index, allowing for efficient market exposure and risk management. Through derivatives, the fund can hedge against market volatility, employ leverage to enhance returns, or gain exposure to certain assets or markets that may be otherwise inaccessible or less liquid.