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The Sub-Fund is designed to provide investors with broad exposure to global stock markets, encompassing a wide range of equities and equity-related investments. This strategic approach aims to capture growth across diversified market sectors and geographical regions, appealing to investors seeking a balanced and global investment strategy. By focusing on equities and equity-like instruments such as depositary receipts and closed-ended REITs, the Sub-Fund offers a pathway for investors to engage with global market dynamics and potential growth opportunities worldwide.
Direct investments in a wide range of publicly traded company shares across various sectors and countries. This foundational component enables investors to own a piece of company equity, with the potential for capital appreciation and dividends.
These financial instruments allow investors to hold shares in foreign companies, simplifying the process of investing in non-domestic markets. ADRs (American Depositary Receipts), GDRs (Global Depositary Receipts), and EDRs (European Depositary Receipts) provide flexibility and ease of access to global investments, facilitating exposure to international economies.
These are rights offered to existing shareholders, allowing them to purchase additional shares at a predetermined price, usually at a discount. Investing in share rights can offer a strategic advantage, enabling investors to increase their stake in a company under favorable terms.
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) that are structured as closed-ended funds allow investors to invest in a diversified portfolio of real estate assets. These can include commercial, residential, and industrial properties. Closed-ended REITs provide a means for investors to gain exposure to real estate markets without the need to directly own or manage properties, along with potential income through dividends.