2 Source: United Nation Population Division, http://esa.un.org/unpd/wpp/Download/Standard/Population/, July 1, 2015. 3 S
Commodity Futures Portfolio Adviser
Sergei Strigo,
Head of Emerging Debt & Currency, Amundi Asset Management
Fund Category Emerging Market Fixed-Income
The fund offers dynamic asset allocation across the credit markets and is designed for yield enhancement. -Sergei Strigo, Head of Emerging Debt & Currency, Amundi Asset Management
Our Income Solution
Generate high-quality yields via 3 asset classes The Excel High Income Fund targets attractive total returns comprised of interest income and capital gains derived from investing in highquality, local and hard currency emerging market sovereign and corporate bonds, as well as currencies. Strategy highlights for this fund include:
Unique Portfolio Asset Mix Tactical management provides the scope for higher risk-adjusted returns
hard currency
local currency
High interest income and yield Broad geographic exposure
currency overlay
The Emerging Market Landscape A breadth of opportunities
Emerging market countries, on average, have larger populations driving consumption, stronger economic growth, higher foreign reserves and lower debt levels compared to their developed market counterparts. These sound fundamentals create a compelling argument for investors to allocate a portion of their portfolios to emerging market debt and equity.
Emerging markets are forecasted to create US$37 trillion of new wealth by 2030
Developed Markets
GDP in USD (trillions)
28
6 2000
56
55
35 19 2015
HIGH INCOME FUND Top 5 Reasons to Invest
Fastest-Growing Economies in the World1
Emerging Markets
EXCEL
2030
Demographic Dividend2 Emerging markets account for 80% of global population
YIELD ENHANCEMENT:
Average monthly distribution, at an annual rate of approximately 5.5%, fully earned
PORTFOLIO DIVERSIFICATION:
Broad fixed-income diversification in terms of geography, credit quality, duration and currency exposure
FIXED-INCOME SPECIALISTS:
Amundi Asset Management, sub-adviser of the Excel High Income Fund, oversees approximately US$550 billion in fixed-income assets4
EXPERT ASSET MANAGER:
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Amundi Asset Management is one of the world’s largest asset managers, with over US$1 trillion in assets under management4
ACTIVE MANAGEMENT:
Generate alpha through a top-down, bottom-up, investment approach, driven by robust proprietary models and a dedicated research team
Driving Global Growth in 20163
74%
of the world’s economic growth is generated by emerging markets
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1 Source: Excel Investment Counsel Inc., World Bank, and Centre for Economics and Business Research, latest data available as at March 31, 2016. 2 Source: United Nation Population Division, http://esa.un.org/unpd/wpp/Download/Standard/Population/, July 1, 2015. 3 Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, April, 2016. 4 Amundi Asset Managemen, information as at, March 31, 2016. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. This document may make forward-looking statements and there are risks that actual results could differ materially from forecasts, projections or conclusions in the forward-looking statements. Certain material factors and assumptions were applied in drawing the conclusions or making the forecasts or projections in the forward-looking statements and you may find additional information about such material factors and assumptions and the material factors that could cause actual results to so differ from the sources provided. The above information should be considered as background information only and should not be construed as investment or financial advice. Further, it should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. The information contained in this document is for informational and illustrative purposes only and is not intended to provide specific financial, investment, or other advice to you, and should not be acted or relied upon in that regard without seeking the advice of a professional. Particular investments or trading strategies should be evaluated relative to each individual.
