HSBC GLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS - US SHORT DURATION HIGH YIELD BOND IC/  LU0922810196  /

The Fund aims to provide capital growth and income by investing in a portfolio of high yield securities that are related to the USA with an expected average duration of between 1 and 3 years whilst maintaining low interest rate risk. In normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 70% of its assets in non-investment grade and unrated bonds and similar securities, and other higher yielding bonds issued by companies which are based in, or carry out the larger part of their business in the USA. The Fund may invest up to 10% of its assets in bonds and similar securities issued by companies that are based in emerging markets and up to 30% in investment grade fixed income securities to manage liquidity and risk. 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 capital growth and income by investing in a portfolio of high yield securities that are related to the USA with an expected average duration of between 1 and 3 years whilst maintaining low interest rate risk.