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Berenberg EM Bonds ESG

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Wei Lon Sung

Active investment approach in Emerging Markets sovereign and corporate bonds with continuous consideration of ESG exclusion and integration elements

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Investment Strategy

The Berenberg EM Bonds ESG fund invests in emerging markets government and corporate bonds, using a systematic and active investment process. It aims to achieve an appropriate and steady increase in value while applying ESG investment criteria. In addition, it adheres to strict guidelines for the exclusion of non-ESG-compliant investments. Wide-ranging sustainability aspects are also analysed and taken into account when selecting individual bonds for the portfolio. The final portfolio is also subject to ongoing risk management at country and company level.

Active investment approach in EM government and corporate bonds with continuous consideration of ESG exclusion and inclusion criteria.
Active positioning against a market benchmark
Average duration is between 5 and 7 years
Investment segments are primarily government and corporate bonds in hard currencies

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Further details on the opportunities and risks of this fund can be found in the sales prospectus.

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Investors outside of Germany

The fund’s domicile is Luxembourg. The fund is qualified for distribution to non-qualified investors in Switzerland. The paying agent in Switzerland is Tellco AG, Bahnhofstrasse 4, CH-6430 Schwyz and the representative is 1741 Fund Solutions AG, Burggraben 16, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland. The prospectus including the general and specific terms, the key investor information document (KIID) as well as the annual and semi-annual report of the fund may be obtained free of charge and in German language from the aforementioned representative (Phone +41 58 458 48 00). For shares distributed in or from Switzerland place of execution and jurisdiction is at the representative’s registered office.
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