Aberdeen Investment Funds ICVC - Aberdeen Asset Management

ABERDEEN WORLD EQUITY FUND
Investment objective and policy:
The investment objective of Aberdeen World Equity Fund is to provide long-term total return from an internationally diversified
portfolio of equities.
Share classes in issue:
Share classes available for investment:
Income:
Initial issue of shares:
Please refer to Appendix III.
For up to date details of the share classes available for investment in this Fund, please
refer to www.aberdeen-asset.co.uk.
Income will be calculated six-monthly as at 31 January and 31 July (final), with the
appropriate distributions or allocations made within 3 months of these dates.
Shares were first issued pursuant to the conversion of an authorised unit trust, Aberdeen
World Portfolio Unit Trust which was managed by Aberdeen Unit Trust Managers
Limited, on 21 June 2002.
Calendar Year Performance
Year to 31/12/10
%
Year to 31/12/09
%
Year to 31/12/08
%
Year to 29/12/07
%
Year to 29/12/06
%
14.94 22.04 -17.82 12.34 10.12
Source: Lipper. Basis: Total Return, NAV to NAV, UK Net Income Reinvested
The above performance figures are based on NAV to NAV prices. These performance figures are presented as a matter of historical
record. Performance is determined by many factors, not just the skill of the ACD or Investment Adviser, including the general
direction and volatility of markets and may not be repeatable. Past performance is not a guide to future rates of return. The latest
performance figures may be obtained from the ACD and at www.aberdeen-asset.co.uk.
Performance information is shown for a period of five years. However, it should be noted that prior to 21 June 2002, the fund was a
unit trust and not a sub-fund of the Company.
Risk warnings appropriate to the Aberdeen World Equity Fund
• The value of shares and the income from them can go down as well as up and you may get back less than the amount invested.
• Past performance is not a guide to the future.
• When cancellation rights apply and you exercise them, you may not get back the full amount invested if the share price falls
before written notice of the wish to cancel is received.
• Movements in exchange rates can impact on both the level of income received and the capital value of your investment. If the
currency in which you invest strengthens against the currency in which the underlying investments of the Fund are made the
value of your investment will reduce and vice versa.
• The annual management charge for the Fund will be charged to the Fund’s income account. If insufficient income is generated
by the Fund to cover the charge, the balance will be deducted from the Fund’s capital and to that extent will constrain capital
growth.
• Derivatives may be used to hedge against various risks but may not be used for speculative purposes. The use of derivatives for
hedging in a rising market may restrict potential gains.
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