HSBC GIF Gl.Short Duration Bd.AC USD/  LU1163226092  /

The Fund aims to provide long term capital growth and income by investing in a portfolio of bonds with an average duration expected to be between 6 months and 3 years, while promoting environmental, social and governance (ESG) characteristics. The Fund aims to have a higher ESG score than its reference benchmark, calculated as a weighted average of the ESG scores of the issuers of the Fund's investments versus the weighted average of the ESG scores of its reference benchmark. The Fund normally invests at least 70% of its assets in investment grade bonds and non-investment grade bonds and other similar securities issued or guaranteed by governments, government related entities and supranational bodies, or companies, based in developed markets or emerging markets. The Fund includes the identification and analysis of a company's ESG credentials as an integral part of the investment decision making process to help assess risks and potential returns. ESG credentials may include environmental and social factors, and corporate governance practices. Companies and/or issuers considered for inclusion within the Fund's portfolio will be subject to excluded activities in accordance with HSBC Asset Management's Responsible Investment Policies, which may change from time to time.

The Fund aims to provide long term capital growth and income by investing in a portfolio of bonds with an average duration expected to be between 6 months and 3 years, while promoting environmental, social and governance (ESG) characteristics. The Fund aims to have a higher ESG score than its reference benchmark, calculated as a weighted average of the ESG scores of the issuers of the Fund's investments versus the weighted average of the ESG scores of its reference benchmark.