Schroder Investment – Strategic Bond Fund Review
Fund objective
Schroder Investment – Strategic Bond Fund aims to provide capital growth by investing in bonds using an absolute return approach which means the fund seeks to provide a positive return over a 12-month period in all market conditions, but this cannot be guaranteed and your capital is at risk.
Investment Strategy
Schroder Investment – Strategic Bond Fund invests at least two-thirds of its assets in fixed and floating rate securities in various currencies issued by governments, government agencies, supra-nationals and companies
worldwide. The Fund follows an absolute return approach which means the Fund seeks to provide a positive return over a 12-month period in all market conditions.
Schroder Investment – Strategic Bond Fund may invest:
- up to 10% of its assets in contingent convertible bonds;
- up to 50% of its assets in securities with a non-investment grade credit rating (as measured by Standard & Poor’s or any equivalent grade of other credit rating agencies); and
- up to 100% of its assets in asset-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and/or residential mortgage-backed securities issued worldwide with an investment grade or sub-investment grade credit rating (as measured by Standard & Poor’s or any equivalent grade of other credit rating agencies).
Underlying assets may include credit card receivables, personal loans, auto loans, small business loans, leases, commercial mortgages and residential mortgages.
Who is Schroder Investment – Strategic Bond Fund suitable for?
Schroder Investment – Strategic Bond Fund is only suitable for investors who:
- seek capital growth
- understand the risks of investing in fixed and floating rate securities issued by governments, government agencies and companies worldwide.
Dividend or Income payout frequency: Half-yearly or Accumulating
For additional assessments on product suitability, please obtain professional advice from a qualified Financial Adviser.
What are the key risks of Schroder Investment – Strategic Bond Fund?
The value of Schroder Investment – Strategic Bond Fund and its dividends and coupons (if any) may rise or fall. You may lose some or all of your investment depending on the performance of the underlying securities. Factors that may affect the performance of these securities include, without limitation, market risks, fluctuations in interest rates and foreign exchange rates, political instability, exchange controls, changes in taxation and foreign investment policies.
Some of the key risks associated with Schroder Investment – Strategic Bond Fund are described below:
Market and Credit Risks
- You are exposed to market risk
- You are exposed to credit risk
Liquidity Risks
- The Fund is not listed in Singapore and you can redeem only on Dealing Days
- You may be exposed to liquidity risk
Product-Specific Risks
- You are exposed to asset-backed / mortgage-backed securities risk
- You are exposed to negative yields risk
- You are exposed to counterparty risk
- You are exposed to money market and deposit risk
- You are exposed to currency risk
- You are exposed to distribution policy risk (only applicable to Distribution Classes)
- You are exposed to derivatives risk
- You are exposed to high yield bond risk
- You are exposed to interest rate risk
- You are exposed to leverage risk
- You are exposed to operational risk
Investment Fees and Charges
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Where can I get more details about Schroder Investment – Strategic Bond Fund
- Schroder Investment – Strategic Bond Fund Fact Sheet (Open in New Window)
- Schroder Investment – Strategic Bond Fund Product Highlight Sheet (Open in New Window)
- Speak to a licensed licensed financial adviser
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