Why invest?
Developed markets
We believe Asia Pacific ex-Japan may continue to offer attractive valuations relative to developed markets
Long-term returns
The defensive and robust nature of some of the region’s dividend-paying companies have the potential to generate long-term returns
Invest in the regions
Against a backdrop of lower growth, rising inflation and increased volatility, we believe Asia Pacific ex-Japan is likely to retain its appeal for investors considering to invest in the region
* Please note that each SFC-authorized sub-fund of BNY Mellon Global Funds, plc is not aiming to incorporate ESG factors as its key investment focus and, as such, does not constitute an ESG fund pursuant to the Circular to management companies of SFC-authorized unit trusts and mutual funds – ESG funds issued by the SFC on 29 June 2021. Other funds which are not authorized for offering to retail investors may or may not constitute ESG funds (where defined in the relevant local jurisdiction).
Investment approach
About the Fund
Available share classes
- The Fund primarily invests in equity and equity-related securities in “Blockchain Innovation Companies” located worldwide, which are companies likely to benefit from or enable blockchain technology. Blockchain technology enables companies to independently maintain and exchange digitalized transactional data in a standardised format.
- The Fund investment portfolio may fall in value and there is no guarantee of the repayment of principal.
- Blockchain functionality is reliant on the internet. A significant disruption of internet connectivity or cyber security failure may result in substantial loss of business or user data of the Blockchain Innovation Companies and may have an adverse impact on the net asset value of the Fund.
- The Fund’s investments are concentrated in Blockchain Innovation Companies which may also subject to risks of (i) new technology; (ii) security; (iii) cyberattack; (iv) intellectual property; (v) regulatory; (vi) third party product; (vii) reliance on the internet; (viii) limited operating history; (ix) semiconductor sector; (x) internet company; (xi) software industry.
- The Fund’s investment in emerging markets (including Brazil, China, India and Mexico) may involve increased risks and special considerations such as liquidity risks, currency risks/control, political and economic uncertainties, legal and taxation risks, settlement risks, custody risks and the likelihood of a high degree of volatility.
- The Fund may invest in financial derivative instrument (“FDI”) and may use FDI for efficient portfolio management (“EPM”) purpose. Risks associated with FDI include counterparty/credit risk, liquidity risk, valuation risk, volatility risk and over-the-counter transaction risk. The leverage element/component of a derivative can result in a loss significantly greater than the amount invested in the derivative by the Fund.
- The Fund may invest in small-capitalization or mid-capitalization companies. The stock of such companies may have lower liquidity and their prices are more volatile to adverse economic developments than those of larger capitalization companies in general.
- Investor should not rely solely on this document to make investment decision. Please read the offering documents for more details of the highlighted risk factors.
Past performance is not indicative of future performance. The value of investments and the income from them is not guaranteed and can fall as well as rise due to stock market and currency movements. When you sell your investment, you may get back less than you originally invested.
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