PGIM Emerging Market Corporate Bond Fund
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The investment objective of the PGIM Emerging Market Corporate Bond Fund (the "Fund") (prior to 29 November 2024, the Fund was known as PGIM Emerging Market Corporate ESG Bond Fund) is to seek to achieve total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation with prudent risk management. There is no assurance that the investment objective will be achieved. The Fund incorporates environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) factors into its investment process and promotes certain sustainability characteristics. PGIM Fixed Income has determined that the Fund qualifies as a Light Green Fund, which is a fund that seeks to comply with the principles of Article 8 of the SFDR. Please see the Company’s Fund Documents as defined below for additional information.
Fund features
FUND CHARACTERISTICS
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Fund
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Benchmark
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| Number of Countries | 43 | 73 |
| Average Coupon (%) | 5.52 | 5.49 |
| Effective Duration (yrs) | 4.20 | 4.07 |
| Number of Issues | 161 | 1,804 |
| Average Quality (Moody's) | Baa3 | Baa2 |
| Spread (bps) | 197 | 195 |
| Turnover Ratio (Latest 12-Months) | 38 | — |
| Spread Duration (yrs) | 3.43 | 4.28 |
| Yield-to-Worst (% gross) | 5.79 | 5.81 |
| Number of Issuers | 135 | 596 |
| Weighted Avg. Life (yrs) | 4.77 | 6.26 |
| Yield-to-Maturity (% gross) | 5.98 | 5.96 |
Due to the characteristics of the fund, the NAV may be highly volatile.
fees
Swing pricing, as defined in the prospectus, may be applied on a subscription or redemption of shares to reflect the costs of dealing in the Fund's assets.
Symbols
share class features
Where an investor's own currency is different to the currency of the fund, the return on investment may be affected by fluctuations in the currency exchange rate. Also, the use of financial derivative instruments may result in increased gains or losses within the Fund.
*The Fund’s investment objective and investment policy changed on 29/11/2024 and performance data quoted reflects past performance which was achieved under circumstances that no longer apply.
Source: PGIM, Inc. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
This is a marketing communication. Further information about the Fund (including the current Prospectus and Fund Supplement, net asset value per share of the Fund, and most recent financial statements) is available from the applicable distributor.
There is no guarantee that this objective will be achieved. Portfolio characteristics subject to change. No investment strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment.
This Summary Fund Profile is a financial promotion and qualified in its entirety by reference to the more complete information contained in the Company’s Prospectus (the “Prospectus”), Supplement (the “Supplement”) and Key Investor Information Document (the “KIID”) or Key Information Document (the "KID"), depending on the jurisdition (collectively the “Fund Documents”). Capitalised terms used herein without definition have the respective meanings provided in the Prospectus, Supplement and KIID/KID, as applicable. Investors should review the Fund Documents and seek advice prior to making an investment.
RISKS
An investment in the Fund involves a high degree of risk, including the risk that the entire amount invested may be lost. The Fund is primarily designed to purchase certain investments, which will introduce significant risk to the Fund, including asset performance, price volatility, administrative risk and counterparty risk. No guarantee or representation is made that any Fund’s investment program will be successful, or that such Fund’s returns will exhibit low correlation with an investor’s traditional securities portfolio.
Any investment in the Fund will be deemed to be a speculative investment and is not intended as a complete investment program. Investment in the Fund is suitable only for persons who can bear the economic risk of the loss of their investment and who meet the conditions set forth in the Fund Documents. There can be no assurances that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Prospective and existing Investors should carefully consider the risks involved in an investment in the Fund, including, but not limited to, those discussed in the Fund Documents. Prospective and existing Investors should consult their own legal, tax and financial advisors about the risks of an investment in the Fund. Any such risk could have a material adverse effect on the Fund and its Shareholders.
MORNINGSTAR INFORMATION
Overall Morningstar Rating™ out of 537 Global Emerging Markets Corporate Bond, as of 31 December 2025.
Morningstar measures risk-adjusted returns. The overall rating is a weighted average based on the Fund's 3-, 5-, and 10-year star rating. Source: Morningstar. Inception: 01 August 2014. Ratings 3yr 3/537, 5yr 4/476, 10yr 4/261. See MORNINGSTAR INFORMATION at the bottom of this page.
fund administration
| Investment Manager | PGIM, Inc. |
| Listing | Global Exchange Market of the Irish Stock Exchange plc |
| Depositary | State Street Custodial Services (Ireland) Limited |
| Administrator | State Street Fund Services (Ireland) Limited |
| Auditor | PwC |
| Reporting | Monthly statements |
| Annual audited financial statements |
fund structure
- Ireland based UCITS fund
- The Fund is a sub-fund of PGIM Funds plc (the “Company”)
- The Company is an investment company with variable capital incorporated in Ireland with registered number 530399
- The Company is established as an umbrella fund with segregated liability between sub-funds
- The Company is managed by PGIM Investments (Ireland) Limited (the “Manager”). The Company and the Manager are each authorised in Ireland and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Growth of $10,000
Past performance does not guarantee future results and current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than the original cost.
Please refer to the Fund Documents for other important
information regarding the risks involved in an investment
in the Fund.
standard performance (%)
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ANNUALISED
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NetReturns
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1 Mo
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3 Mo
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YTD
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1Yr
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3Yr
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5Yr
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Since Inception (01 August 2014)
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| Fund | 0.39 | 1.11 | 8.70 | 8.70 | 7.57 | 2.12 | 3.88 |
| Benchmark | 0.48 | 1.29 | 8.73 | 8.73 | 8.48 | 2.48 | 4.19 |
| Difference | -0.09 | -0.18 | -0.03 | -0.03 | -0.91 | -0.36 | -0.31 |
rolling 12 month performance (%)
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2016
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2017
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2018
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2019
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2020
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2021
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2022
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2023
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2024
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2025
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| Fund | 9.57 | 10.32 | -3.42 | 13.72 | 8.30 | 1.71 | -12.27 | 6.33 | 7.68 | 8.70 |
| Benchmark | 9.65 | 7.96 | -1.65 | 13.09 | 7.13 | 0.91 | -12.26 | 9.08 | 7.63 | 8.73 |
| Difference | -0.08 | 2.36 | -1.77 | 0.63 | 1.17 | 0.80 | -0.01 | -2.75 | 0.05 | -0.03 |
CALENDAR YEAR PERFORMANCE (%)
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER
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2015
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2016
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2017
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2018
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2019
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2020
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2021
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2022
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2023
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2024
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| Fund | — | 9.57 | 10.32 | -3.42 | 13.72 | 8.30 | 1.71 | -12.27 | 6.33 | 7.68 |
| Benchmark | — | 9.65 | 7.96 | -1.65 | 13.09 | 7.13 | 0.91 | -12.26 | 9.08 | 7.63 |
| Difference | — | -0.08 | 2.36 | -1.77 | 0.63 | 1.17 | 0.80 | -0.01 | -2.75 | 0.05 |
The monthly calculated performance scenarios are available upon request.
Source: PGIM, Inc. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Net returns are calculated on a Net Asset Value (NAV) to NAV basis and reflect the deduction of ongoing fees, which include the management fee. Difference represents the difference between net returns and the benchmark and may reflect rounding differences. Benchmark is J.P. Morgan Corporate EMBI Broad Diversified Index (the "Benchmark").
The benchmark of the Fund is the J.P. Morgan Corporate EMBI Broad Diversified Index (the “Benchmark”). The Benchmark tracks total returns of U.S. dollar-denominated debt instruments issued by corporate entities in emerging market countries. The Investment Manager may change the benchmark of the Fund from time to time to any other index which the Investment Manager determines, in its sole discretion, is generally representative for the Fund, in which case this Supplement will be updated appropriately. Shareholders will be notified of any change in the benchmark of the Fund in the periodic reports of the Company following such change. Investors should note that the Fund does not intend to track the Benchmark.
Fund performance is as of the last business day of the month as defined in the Fund Supplement, which may differ from the month end. If any current shareholders would like to receive intra-month summaries please request this through your registered financial intermediary.
- TABLE
- CHARTS
Top 10 Corporate Issuers (%)
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Fund
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Benchmark
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| ECOPETROL SA | 2.1 | 1.4 |
| STANDARD CHARTERED PLC | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| YPF SA | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| MEXICO CITY AIRPORT TRUST | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| MOROCCO (KINGDOM OF) | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| HDFC BANK LTD | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| ARGENTINA REPUBLIC OF GOVERNMENT | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| MELCO RESORTS FINANCE LTD | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| NBK TIER 1 LTD | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| COTE D IVOIRE (REPUBLIC OF) | 0.8 | 0.0 |
Sector Allocation (%)
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Fund
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Benchmark
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| Emerging Markets Hard Currency | 91.4 | 92.8 |
| EM Hard Corporates | 63.2 | 68.2 |
| EM Hard Quasi-Sovereign | 21.4 | 24.6 |
| EM Hard Sovereign | 6.8 | 0.0 |
| Investment Grade Corporates | 2.7 | 4.1 |
| High Yield Corporates | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| U.S. Treasuries | 3.3 | 0.0 |
| Foreign Government Related | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Other | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Cash & Equivalents | 2.4 | 0.0 |
CREDIT QUALITY (%)
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Fund
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Benchmark
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| AAA | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| AA | 3.8 | 5.8 |
| A | 11.1 | 20.7 |
| BBB | 34.0 | 32.6 |
| BB | 33.6 | 21.6 |
| B | 9.6 | 12.3 |
| CCC & Below | 1.3 | 2.1 |
| Not Rated | 4.2 | 4.7 |
| Cash & Equivalents | 2.4 | — |
Regional Allocation (%)
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Fund
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Benchmark
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| Latin America | 33.6 | 24.5 |
| Asia | 30.6 | 37.5 |
| Middle East | 15.4 | 18.4 |
| Europe | 9.1 | 10.1 |
| Africa | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Dollar | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Multinational | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Supranational | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Cash & Equivalents | 2.4 | 0.0 |
TOP 10 COUNTRIES (%)
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Fund
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Benchmark
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| Mexico | 7.3 | 4.2 |
| Brazil | 5.9 | 4.1 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5.4 | 4.7 |
| India | 5.0 | 3.6 |
| Chile | 4.9 | 3.5 |
| Colombia | 4.2 | 3.1 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4.1 | 4.6 |
| Peru | 4.1 | 3.0 |
| United States | 4.0 | 1.9 |
| Thailand | 3.9 | 3.1 |
CURRENCY ALLOCATION (%)
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Currency
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Share Class
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| USD | 99.8 |
| Euro | 0.1 |
| Other Developed | 0.1 |
| EM | 0.0 |
| Yen | 0.0 |
Top 10 Industries (%)
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Fund
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Benchmark
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| Banking | 15.8 | 20.2 |
| Electric & Water | 6.1 | 5.4 |
| Metals | 5.1 | 6.2 |
| Telecom | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Other Financial Institutions | 4.6 | 3.0 |
| Energy - Midstream | 3.8 | 1.6 |
| Retailers & Restaurants | 3.4 | 1.2 |
| Gaming & Lodging & Leisure | 3.1 | 3.5 |
| Chemicals | 2.9 | 1.8 |
| Transportation & Environmental Services | 2.5 | 1.6 |
INDUSTRY ALLOCATION (%)
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Fund
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Benchmark
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| Industrial | 35.3 | 41.8 |
| Finance | 24.6 | 27.2 |
| Utility | 6.1 | 5.6 |
MSCI CARBON METRICS (%)
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Fund
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Benchmark
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| Corporates | — | — |
| Weighted Average Carbon Intensity | 416.9 | 446.5 |
| (%) of Corporates | 89.4 | 99.7 |
| (%) of Corporates Coverage | 76.8 | 83.6 |
| Sovereigns | — | — |
| GHG emissions per capita (tons of CO2 eq) | 11.8 | — |
| (%) of Sovereigns | 10.6 | 0.3 |
| (%) of Sovereigns Coverage | 97.9 | — |
MSCI ESG RISK RATINGS* (%)
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Fund
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Benchmark
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| AAA | 4.1 | 4.3 |
| AA | 14.3 | 18.5 |
| A | 21.7 | 17.8 |
| BBB | 19.9 | 20.5 |
| BB | 12.2 | 9.9 |
| B | 3.3 | 6.4 |
| CCC | 0.7 | 2.1 |
| Not Rated | 23.8 | 20.5 |
PGIM ESG IMPACT RATING DISTRIBUTION (%)
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Fund
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Benchmark
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| Average PGIM ESG Impact Rating | 47.1 | 41.5 |
| 85-100 (Net Positive) | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| 65-80 (Advanced) | 12.1 | 7.1 |
| 40-60 (Balanced) | 64.0 | 43.9 |
| 20-35 (Lagging/Mixed) | 18.9 | 26.3 |
| 0-15 (Net Negative) | 3.8 | 7.9 |
| Not Rated | 0.0 | 14.8 |
Source: PGIM, Inc. Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. Portfolio holdings may not represent current, future investments or all of the portfolio’s holdings. Future portfolio holdings may not be profitable.
1Dollar Bloc represents allocation to U.S., Australia, Canada, Bermuda, and Cayman Islands. Europe represents all European countries plus Russia, Kazakhstan, and Turkey.
2The Credit Quality allocation is based on the current ratings methodology of Bloomberg Global Family of Indices, which is as follows: If each of the Ratings Agencies (Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch) assigns ratings to an instrument, the methodology will attribute the middle rating to the instrument after dropping the highest and lowest ratings. If only two Ratings Agencies assign ratings, the methodology will attribute the more conservative (lower) rating of the two. If only one Ratings Agency assigns a rating, the methodology will attribute that rating.
This Summary Fund Profile is a financial promotion and qualified in its entirety by reference to the more complete information contained in the Fund Documents. Capitalised terms used herein without definition have the respective meanings provided in the Fund Documents as applicable. Investors should review the Fund Documents and seek advice prior to making an investment.
3MSCI Carbon Metrics is a measure of a fund's exposure to carbon related potential market and regulatory risks and is computed as the sum product of the funds companies' carbon intensities and weights. Weighted Average Carbon Intensity provided by MSCI ESG Research.
*Excludes cash and derivatives. MSCI ESG Ratings provided by MSCI ESG Research.
**Represents issuer's greenhouse gas emissions / sales (tCO2e / $M sales)
4ESG scores exclude cash and derivatives. Benchmark statistics and ESG scores based on PGIM analytics and may differ from published statistics by official benchmark vendors. PGIM Fixed Income maintains a proprietary ESG ratings framework, where issuers or issues across all fixed income sectors are given an ESG rating in addition to a fundamental credit rating. More than 100 analysts seek to assign ESG ratings based on a 100-point scale in five-point increments, with zero as the lowest and 100 as the highest. In certain instances, it may not be possible or practical to obtain or analyse the information needed to assess and rate each investment and where this is the case our analysts may either make reasonable assumptions in order to rate the particular investments based on, for example, information relating to the particular industry of an underlying issuer or identify the investment as unrated. Does not constitute a recommendation regarding the merits of any investments or investment advice and should not be used as the basis for any investment decision. ESG Ratings are subject to change without notice.
©2026 MSCI ESG Research LLC. Reproduced by permission; no further redistribution permitted. Although PGIM's information providers, including without limitation MSCI ESG Research LLC and its affiliates (the “ESG Parties”) obtain information from sources they consider reliable, none of the ESG Parties warrants or guarantees the originality, accuracy and/or completeness, of any data herein and expressly disclaim all express or implied warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to any data herein. None of the ESG Parties shall have any liability for any errors or omissions in connection with any data herein, or any liability for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, consequential or any other damages (including lost profits) even if notified of the possibility of such damages.
ABOUT
PGIM Fixed Income, with $821 billion in assets under management (as of 31 Mar 2024)1, is a global asset manager offering active solutions across all fixed income markets. The company has offices in Newark, N.J., London, Tokyo, Amsterdam and Singapore. At PGIM Fixed Income we believe that research-driven security selection is the most consistent strategy for adding value to client portfolios. The firm complements that base strategy with active sector rotation, duration management, and superior trade execution. Risk budgeting is central to this approach.
Cathy Hepworth
Managing Director and Head of PGIM Fixed Income's Emerging Markets Debt Team
Public & Private Fixed Income
Cathy L. Hepworth, CFA, is a Managing Director and Head of PGIM Fixed Income's Emerging Markets Debt Team.
Aayush Sonthalia, CFA
Principal and portfolio manager for PGIM Fixed Income's Emerging Markets Debt Team
Public & Private Fixed Income
Aayush V. Sonthalia, CFA, is a Principal and portfolio manager for PGIM Fixed Income's Emerging Markets Debt Team.
Mark Thurgood, ACA
Principal and Portfolio Manager
PGIM Fixed Income
London
Mark Thurgood, ACA, is a Principal and Portfolio Manager for PGIM Fixed Income's Emerging Markets Debt Team.
Grand Buildings, 1-3 Strand, Trafalgar Square, London, United Kingdom
Todd Petersen
Principal and Portfolio Manager for PGIM Fixed Income's Emerging Markets Debt Team
Public & Private Fixed Income
Todd Petersen is a Principal and portfolio manager for PGIM Fixed Income's Emerging Markets Debt Team.
Source: PGIM, Inc. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
This Summary Fund Profile is a financial promotion and qualified in its entirety by reference to the more complete information contained in the Fund Documents. Capitalised terms used herein without definition have the respective meanings provided in the Fund Documents as applicable. Investors should review the Fund Documents and seek advice prior to making an investment.
1Assets under management (AUM) are based on company estimates and are subject to change.
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