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Key documents
Investment objective
To provide long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies domiciled in or conducting a substantial portion of their business in Asia, excluding Japan.
- Benchmark
MSCI AC Asia ex-Japan Total Return Net Index (USD)
Sustainability-related disclosure
Fund specific risks
- Currency Hedging Risk: Hedging currency risks may protect investors against a decrease in the value of the Reference Currency relative to the Hedged Share Class, but it may also preclude investors from benefiting from an increase in the value of such currencies. All costs and gains/losses of hedging transactions are borne by the relevant Hedged Share Classes
- Currency Risk: Sub-Funds are invested in securities denominated in different currencies other than the Reference Currency. As a result, changes in the value of the Reference Currency compared to other currencies will affect the value in the Reference Currency of any securities denominated in another currency
- Derivative Risk: Derivative instruments are highly sensitive to changes in the value of the underlying asset that they are based on. Certain derivatives may result in losses greater than the amount originally invested
- International Investment Risk: Investments on an international basis are subject to uncertainties, including; changes in government policies, taxation, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, accounting and financial reporting standards, and fluctuations in value due to discrepancy of currency
- Investing in China Risk: Investing in securities in the People’s Republic of China is likely to bear higher risks due to characteristics of Chinese exchange market, including; lower trading volumes and lower liquidity, the government’s exercise of significant control over China’s economy, and evolving laws and regulations
- Large Shareholder Risk: Investors holding a large portion of issued and outstanding shares of a Sub-Fund are likely to incur transaction costs in case of redemptions
- Liquidity Risk: Under highly volatile markets, securities may not be sold as quickly or easily, which could have an influence on meeting redemption requests on demand
- Market Risk: The market value of a Sub-Fund’s investments will fluctuate based on specific company developments, broader equity or fixed-income market conditions, economic and financial conditions
- Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect Risk: Investments made through Stock Connect may be subject to greater risk factors to comply with Stock Connect rules and counterparty risks with respect to ChinaClear
This is a marketing communication. There are several risks associated with investing in this product. Please refer to the prospectus of the fund and to the KIID available on this website before making any final investment decisions.
CANDRIAM IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Candriam, a partnership limited by shares (société en commandite par actions), with its registered office at SERENITY ‐ Bloc B, 19‐21 route d’Arlon, L‐8009 Strassen (G.D. Luxembourg), has been appointed as Luxembourg management company of the funds included in this document. This marketing communication does not constitute an offer to buy or sell financial instruments, nor does it represent an investment recommendation. The management company cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect losses as a result of the use of this document. Investor rights and complaints procedure, are accessible on the management company’s dedicated regulatory webpages https://www.candriam.com/en/professional/legal-information/regulatory-information/. According to the applicable laws and regulations, the management company may decide to terminate the arrangements made for the marketing of a relevant fund at any time. The risk of loss of the principal is borne by the investor.
Team philosophy
The RBC Asian Equity team invests in high-quality businesses throughout the Asia region with the objective of generating long-term risk-adjusted returns. Our in-house research focuses on fundamental analysis for bottom-up stock picking and risk management, plus engagement with investee companies.
We have a consistent culture and investment philosophy that emphasises teamwork, ESG integration and risk management.1
1. Certain investment strategies, asset classes, exposure and security types do not integrate ESG factors, including but not limited to money market, buy-and maintain, passive, and certain third-party sub-advised strategies or certain currency or derivative instruments. Different strategies that integrate ESG factors will be at varying stages of implementation. Please read a fund's prospectus or offering memorandum for further details.
Investment approach
Actively managed, high conviction approach with disciplined and unconstrained view of the benchmark and risk
Aims to invest in quality businesses across Asia ex-Japan generating high and/or improving returns on investment throughout business and market cycles
Investment process and in-house research built on fundamental due diligence (checklist approach), long-term industry perspectives, and in-house ESG views.
Mayur Nallamala
Senior Portfolio Manager, Head of Asian Equity, RBC Asian Equity
Mayur is a senior portfolio manager and head of the Asian Equity team at RBC GAM. Prior to joining the firm in 2013, he was a portfolio manager at a global asset management firm, responsible for Asia Pacific ex-Japan mandates, managing assets on behalf of sovereign wealth, institutional and retail clients around the world. Mayur had earlier worked at major brokerage firms in London and Hong Kong, working in derivatives and equity research. He began his career in the investment industry in 1998.
Chris Lai
Portfolio Manager, RBC Asian Equity
Chris is a portfolio manager on the Asian Equity team at RBC GAM. He is the team's financials and real estate specialist. Prior to joining the organization in 2015, Chris was a sell-side equity analyst at a multinational investment bank where he specialized in the financials sector across Asia. He had earlier worked at a major financial services holding company in a number of sales and risk management roles in different parts of the world. Chris started his career in the investment industry in 2012.
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