abrdn Emerging Markets Equity Fund A Acc

Investment Objective To generate growth over the long term (5 years or more) by investing in emerging markets equities (company shares). Performance Target: To achieve the return of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, plus 3% per annum over three rolling year periods (before charges). There is no certainty or promise that the Performance Target will be achieved. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index (the "Index") is a representative index of the collective stock markets across Emerging Markets. Investment Policy Portfolio Securities - The fund invests at least 70% in Emerging Markets equities. - Emerging Markets include Asian, Eastern European, Middle Eastern, African and Latin American countries or any country included within the Index. - The fund may also invest in other funds (including those managed by abrdn), cash and assets that can be turned into cash quickly. Management Process - The management team use their discretion (active management) to maintain a diverse asset mix at country, sector and company level. - Their primary focus is on selecting companies using research techniques to select individual holdings. The research process is focused on finding attractive high quality companies that can be held for the long term through the assessment of their business, the industry they operate in, their financial strength and the capability of their management team. - Due to the active nature of the management process, the fund's performance profile may deviate significantly from that of the Index over the long term. Derivatives and Techniques - Derivatives are linked to the value of other assets. In other words, they derive their price from one or more underlying asset. - Derivative usage in the fund is expected to be very limited. Where derivatives are used, this would mainly be in response to significant inflows into the fund so that in these instances, cash can be invested while maintaining the fund's existing allocations to equities. Investors in the fund may buy and sell shares on any dealing day (as defined in the Prospectus). If you invest in income shares, income from investments in the fund will be paid out to you. If you invest in accumulation shares, income will be added to the value of your shares. Recommendation: the fund may not be appropriate for investors who plan to withdraw their money within five years. Investors should satisfy themselves that their attitude to risk aligns with the risk profile of this fund before investing.