The investment objective of the Fund is to maximise total return through capital growth and income by investing in the equity markets of Asian countries excluding Japan, aiming to outperform (net of fees) the target benchmark, the MSCI AC Asia Excl Japan Total Return Net (in GBP), over a rolling five year period. The ACD will invest at least 70% of the Fund’s assets in equities and securities equivalent to equities (e.g. American Depositary Receipts, Global Depositary Receipts and P-Notes) in, (but not limited to) the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, India, Pakistan and China. This includes companies that derive a predominant amount of their profits within these countries. In addition, index certificates and other certificates on equities, adequately diversified equity baskets and warrants may also be acquired.