HSBC Global Investment Funds - Global Emerging Markets Bond AC EUR (Y7H0)

Overview

HSBC Global Investment Funds - Global Emerging Markets Bond AC EUR is an open-end fixed income fund. It strategically invests primarily in sovereign and quasi-sovereign bonds from nations within the emerging markets sector. The fund is designed to grant investors exposure to the credit and interest rate dynamics prevalent in developing economies, with a focus on bonds that are mostly denominated in major hard currencies, like the US dollar. Furthermore, the fund retains the flexibility to selectively engage in investments in emerging market corporate debt and local currency instruments, aiming to enhance diversification and optimize risk-adjusted returns.

The fund's portfolio management adopts an active approach, employing both top-down macroeconomic assessments and detailed, bottom-up fundamental research. This dual methodology enables the fund's management team to uncover potential value across a vast array of over 70 emerging market countries. The team's strategy leverages expert local insights combined with rigorous risk management to navigate the complexities of emerging markets. Consequently, the fund serves as a vital conduit for investors to tap into the unique yield potential and diversification attributes of emerging market debt, recognized for its heightened volatility and opportunities when compared to bonds from developed markets.

Products and Services

• Sovereign Bonds Investment

  The fund primarily focuses on investing in sovereign bonds issued by emerging market countries, which provide exposure to the creditworthiness of nation-states and their respective economic developments.

• Quasi-Sovereign Bonds Investment

  In addition to sovereign bonds, the fund also invests in quasi-sovereign bonds, which are issued by government-related entities, offering additional opportunities for yield and stability in the portfolio.

• Corporate Debt Investments

  The fund selectively includes emerging market corporate debt in its portfolio, allowing for potential higher returns and diversification within the bond market while considering the associated risks.

• Local Currency Instruments

  The flexibility to invest in local currency instruments allows the fund to optimize its diversification strategy and capitalize on currency movements in emerging markets.

• Active Portfolio Management

  The fund employs active management strategies, which involve both macroeconomic analysis and fundamental research, to identify and seize investment opportunities in the diverse landscape of emerging markets.

• Rigorous Risk Management

  The portfolio management team implements comprehensive risk management protocols to mitigate potential losses and volatility, ensuring sustainable returns for investors even in fluctuating market conditions.