PIA HSBC Chinese Equity USD Ser B

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Portfolio data accurate as at:

Performance

Discrete performance - to last month end

31/03/21
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31/03/22
31/03/22
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31/03/23
31/03/23
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31/03/24
31/03/24
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31/03/25
31/03/25
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31/03/26
Fund -28.0% -12.3% -14.4% 30.3% 3.7%
Sector -11.8% -9.0% -5.5% 10.2% 20.9%
Rank 236/267 197/269 197/271 21/273 260/276
Quartile 4 3 3 1 4

Annualised performance

Annualised
3 Years to
31/03/26
5 Years to
31/03/26
10 Years to
31/03/26
Fund 5.0% -6.1% 4.0%
Sector 8.0% 0.2% 5.5%
Rank 174/270 222/265 170/239
Quartile 3 4 3

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED 9.85
TENCENT HOLDINGS LIMITED 9.07
CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK CORPORATION 5.39
PING AN INSURANCE (GROUP) COMPANY OF CHINA 4.84
ZIJIN MINING GROUP CO. 4.25
NETEASE INC 4.07
BAIDU 3.55
CHINA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED 2.54
ZIJIN MINING GROUP CO. 2.26
XIAOMI CORPORATION 2.10
Total 47.92

Fund Aims

Objective: The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the HSBC Chinese Equity Fund (USD) - the underlying fund.

Underlying Fund Objective: The fund aims to provide long term capital growth by investing in a portfolio of Chinese shares while promoting ESG characteristics within the meaning of Article 8 of SFDR. In normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 90% of its assets in shares (or securities similar to shares) of companies of any size that are based in, or carry out the larger part of their business activities in, China, including Hong Kong SAR. The Fund may invest up to 10% of its assets in other funds, including HSBC funds. The fund includes the identification and analysis of a company's ESG credentials as an integral part of the investment decision making process to reduce risk and enhance returns. ESG Credentials may include, but are not limited to: - environmental and social factors, including but not limited to physical risks of climate change and human capital management, that may have a material impact on a security issuer's financial performance and valuation. - corporate governance practices that protect minority investor interests and promote long term sustainable value creation. The fund will not invest in equities issued by companies with specified involvement in specific excluded activities including the production of controversial weapons or tobacco and companies with more than 10% revenue generated from thermal coal extraction or coal-fired power generation and having no clearly defined, credible plan to reduce exposure to below 10%. The fund may use derivatives for hedging or efficient portfolio management. The fund is denominated in US dollars.

Fund Manager

Caroline Yu Maurer manager of the underlying fund for 5 years and 6 months

Photo of Caroline Yu Maurer TBC

Fund Overview

Bid (31/03/2026) 3.19
Offer (31/03/2026) 3.36
Fund size (28/02/2026) $1.41m
Underlying Fund size $855.85m
Number of holdings 86
Launch date 28/10/2005

Fund Charges

Annual Management Charge (AMC) 1.70%
Further Costs 0.40%
Yearly Total 2.10%

Asset Allocation

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  International Equities 98.03%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.63%
  Other Assets 1.35%
Portfolio data accurate as at: 31/01/26

Important Information

Because of changes in exchange rates the value of your investment, as well as any money you take from it, can go down as well as up.

Some funds may invest in ‘underlying’ funds or other investment vehicles. The performance of our fund, compared to what it’s invested in won’t be exactly the same. That can be due to additional charges, cash management (needed to help people to enter and leave our fund when they want), tax and the timing of investments (this is known as a fund’s dealing cycle, it varies between managers and can be several days).

Source of portfolio data: Broadridge. Source of performance data: FE fundinfo. We can’t predict the future. Past performance isn’t a guide to future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund, after allowing for the impact of fund charges and further costs, but take no account of product charges, or any Annual Management Charge paid for by the deduction of units. Charges and further costs may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now. Fund performance is based upon the movement of the daily price and is shown as total return in the fund's currency of denomination with gross income reinvested. The value of your client’s investment can go down as well as up and the amount your client gets back may be less than they put in.

This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

Portfolio data accurate as at:

Asset Allocation

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  International Equities 98.03%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.63%
  Other Assets 1.35%

Equity Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
Technology 28.32% - - -
 
Technology - 28.32% - -
 
Software & Computer Services - - 18.21% -
 
Consumer Digital Services - - - 17.12%
 
Computer Services - - - 0.90%
 
Software - - - 0.19%
 
Technology Hardware & Equipment - - 10.11% -
 
Semiconductors - - - 5.58%
 
Electronic Components - - - 3.13%
 
Production Technology Equipment - - - 1.41%
 
Financials 20.07% - - -
 
Banks - 8.23% - -
 
Banks - - 8.23% -
 
Banks - - - 8.23%
 
Insurance - 7.88% - -
 
Life Insurance - - 7.38% -
 
Life Insurance - - - 7.38%
 
Non-life Insurance - - 0.50% -
 
Property & Casualty Insurance - - - 0.50%
 
Financial Services - 3.96% - -
 
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services - - 3.96% -
 
Investment Services - - - 3.96%
 
Consumer Discretionary 17.55% - - -
 
Retail - 10.86% - -
 
Retailers - - 10.86% -
 
Diversified Retailers - - - 9.85%
 
Specialty Retailers - - - 1.01%
 
Consumer Products & Services - 5.28% - -
 
Leisure Goods - - 5.02% -
 
Electronic Entertainment - - - 4.07%
 
Consumer Electronics - - - 0.95%
 
Personal Goods - - 0.26% -
 
Clothing & Accessories - - - 0.26%
 
Automobiles & Parts - 1.16% - -
 
Automobiles & Parts - - 1.16% -
 
Automobiles - - - 1.16%
 
Travel & Leisure - 0.25% - -
 
Travel & Leisure - - 0.25% -
 
Travel & Tourism - - - 0.25%
 
Industrials 9.04% - - -
 
Industrial Goods & Services - 9.04% - -
 
Industrial Engineering - - 5.12% -
 
Machinery: Industrial - - - 2.51%
 
Machinery: Engines - - - 1.39%
 
Machinery: Construction & Handling - - - 1.22%
 
Electronic & Electrical Equipment - - 3.92% -
 
Electrical Components - - - 3.18%
 
Electronic Equipment: Other - - - 0.74%
 
Basic Materials 8.97% - - -
 
Basic Resources - 7.74% - -
 
Precious Metals & Mining - - 7.06% -
 
Gold Mining - - - 7.06%
 
Industrial Metals & Mining - - 0.68% -
 
Aluminum - - - 0.68%
 
Chemicals - 1.23% - -
 
Chemicals - - 1.23% -
 
Specialty Chemicals - - - 0.63%
 
Chemicals & Synthetic Fibers - - - 0.60%
 
Health Care 7.44% - - -
 
Health Care - 7.44% - -
 
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology - - 7.44% -
 
Biotechnology - - - 5.68%
 
Pharmaceuticals - - - 1.76%
 
Telecommunications 2.65% - - -
 
Telecommunications - 2.65% - -
 
Telecommunications Equipment - - 2.65% -
 
Telecommunications Equipment - - - 2.65%
 
Energy 1.48% - - -
 
Energy - 1.48% - -
 
Non-Renewable Energy - - 1.22% -
 
Oil: Crude Producers - - - 1.22%
 
Renewable Energy - - 0.26% -
 
Renewable Energy Equipment - - - 0.26%
 
Non-Classified 1.35% - - -
 
Consumer Staples 1.32% - - -
 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 0.98% - -
 
Beverages - - 0.98% -
 
Soft Drinks - - - 0.53%
 
Distillers & Vintners - - - 0.45%
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - 0.34% - -
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - - 0.34% -
 
Drug Retailers - - - 0.34%
 
Real Estate 1.18% - - -
 
Real Estate - 1.18% - -
 
Real Estate Investment & Services - - 1.18% -
 
Real Estate Services - - - 0.60%
 
Real Estate Holding and Development - - - 0.57%
 
Cash and Equivalents 0.63% - - -

Regional Allocation

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  Emerging Asia 91.77%
  Developed Asia 4.75%
  Non-Classified 1.35%
  Developed Europe - Excl UK 1.06%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.63%
  North America 0.45%

Fixed Interest Currencies

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  Non-Fixed Interest Assets 98.67%
  Cash 0.70%
  US Dollar 0.62%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
Emerging Asia 91.77% -
 
China - 89.93%
 
Taiwan - 1.84%
 
Developed Asia 4.75% -
 
Hong Kong - 4.75%
 
Non-Classified 1.35% -
 
Developed Europe - Excl UK 1.06% -
 
Switzerland - 1.06%
 
Cash and Equivalents 0.63% -
 
North America 0.45% -
 
United States - 0.45%

Breakdown By Market Cap (%)

Mega
 
 
50.85%
Large
 
 
12.18%
Medium
 
 
1.97%
Small
 
 
0.43%
Micro
 
 
0.43%
Non-Classified
 
 
33.50%
Cash
 
 
0.63%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED 9.85% Retailers China
2 TENCENT HOLDINGS LIMITED 9.07% Software & Computer Services China
3 CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK CORPORATION 5.39% Banks China
4 PING AN INSURANCE (GROUP) COMPANY OF CHINA 4.84% Life Insurance China
5 ZIJIN MINING GROUP CO. 4.25% Precious Metals & Mining China
6 NETEASE INC 4.07% Leisure Goods China
7 BAIDU 3.55% Software & Computer Services China
8 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED 2.54% Life Insurance China
9 ZIJIN MINING GROUP CO. 2.26% Precious Metals & Mining China
10 XIAOMI CORPORATION 2.10% Telecommunications Equipment China

Dual Aspect Equity Analysis

UK Equities Int'l Equities UK Bonds Int'l Bonds UK Gilts Property Other Cash & Equiv Total
Technology - 28.32% - - - - - - 28.32%
Telecommunications - 2.65% - - - - - - 2.65%
Financials - 20.07% - - - - - - 20.07%
Real Estate - 1.18% - - - - - - 1.18%
Consumer Discretionary - 17.55% - - - - - - 17.55%
Consumer Staples - 1.32% - - - - - - 1.32%
Energy - 1.48% - - - - - - 1.48%
Health Care - 7.44% - - - - - - 7.44%
Industrials - 9.04% - - - - - - 9.04%
Basic Materials - 8.97% - - - - 1.35% - 10.32%
Cash and Equivalents - - - - - - - 0.63% 0.63%

Important Information

Because of changes in exchange rates the value of your investment, as well as any money you take from it, can go down as well as up.

Some funds may invest in ‘underlying’ funds or other investment vehicles. The performance of our fund, compared to what it’s invested in won’t be exactly the same. That can be due to additional charges, cash management (needed to help people to enter and leave our fund when they want), tax and the timing of investments (this is known as a fund’s dealing cycle, it varies between managers and can be several days).

The Industry Classification Benchmark is a product of FTSE International Limited and has been licensed for use.

This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

Identification Codes

Sedol Code B0MSSG3
Mex Code SBHCHN
Isin Code IE00B0MSSG36
Citi Code TJ84

Fund Charges

Annual Management Charge (AMC) 1.70%
Further Costs 0.40%
Yearly Total 2.10%

Aims and Benchmark

Aims Objective: The investment strategy of the fund is to purchase units in the HSBC Chinese Equity Fund (USD) - the underlying fund. Underlying Fund Objective: The fund aims to provide long term capital growth by investing in a portfolio of Chinese shares while promoting ESG characteristics within the meaning of Article 8 of SFDR. In normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 90% of its assets in shares (or securities similar to shares) of companies of any size that are based in, or carry out the larger part of their business activities in, China, including Hong Kong SAR. The Fund may invest up to 10% of its assets in other funds, including HSBC funds. The fund includes the identification and analysis of a company's ESG credentials as an integral part of the investment decision making process to reduce risk and enhance returns. ESG Credentials may include, but are not limited to: - environmental and social factors, including but not limited to physical risks of climate change and human capital management, that may have a material impact on a security issuer's financial performance and valuation. - corporate governance practices that protect minority investor interests and promote long term sustainable value creation. The fund will not invest in equities issued by companies with specified involvement in specific excluded activities including the production of controversial weapons or tobacco and companies with more than 10% revenue generated from thermal coal extraction or coal-fired power generation and having no clearly defined, credible plan to reduce exposure to below 10%. The fund may use derivatives for hedging or efficient portfolio management. The fund is denominated in US dollars.
Benchmark MSCI China 10/40 Net
ABI Sector Global Emerging Markets Equities

Ratings

FE Crown Crown Rating of 3

Important Information

Because of changes in exchange rates the value of your investment, as well as any money you take from it, can go down as well as up.

Some funds may invest in ‘underlying’ funds or other investment vehicles. The performance of our fund, compared to what it’s invested in won’t be exactly the same. That can be due to additional charges, cash management (needed to help people to enter and leave our fund when they want), tax and the timing of investments (this is known as a fund’s dealing cycle, it varies between managers and can be several days).

Charges and further costs may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now.

This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

Risk Analysis

Ratio Value
Alpha -4.69
Beta 1.27
Sharpe 0.27
Standard Deviation 20.10
Info Ratio -0.20

Risk Factors

Risk Factor Yes / No
Charges to Capital No
Emerging Markets Yes
Concentrated Portfolio No
Smaller Companies No
High Yield Bonds No
Sector Specific No
Geared Investments No
Value of Investments Yes
Investments Long Term Yes
Property No
Exchange Rate Yes
Higher Risk Yes
Performance Charges No
Derivative Exposure Yes
Offshore Yes
Income Eroding Capital Growth No
Umbrella Liabilities No
New Fund No
Solvency of Depository No
Solvency of Bond Issuers No
Ethical Restrictions No
Liquidity No
Returns Are Not Guaranteed Yes
Inflation Yes
Taxation and Tax Relief Yes

Fund Specific Risks

Emerging Markets

The fund invests in emerging markets. Generally less well regulated than the UK. There is an increased chance of political and economic instability with less reliable custody, dealing and settlement arrangements. The market(s) can be less liquid. If a fund investing in markets is affected by currency exchange rates, the investment could either increase or decrease. These investments therefore carry more risk.

Value of Investments

The value of investments, and any income can fall, as well as rise, so you could get back less than you invested. Neither capital nor income is guaranteed.

Investments Long Term

Investments should be regarded as long term and are not suitable for money which may be needed in the short term, you should always have a sufficient cash reserve.

Exchange Rate

This fund invests in securities outside the UK. The value of investments and any income from them may therefore decrease or increase as a result of changes in exchange rates between currencies.

Higher Risk

This fund is specifically aimed at sophisticated investors and is particularly high risk, because it concentrates on a region that may be exposed to unusual political or economic risks. You should only invest if you are comfortable with the specific risks pertaining to the fund in question. If you are not familiar with these you should ask us for a copy of the provider's key features and brochure.

Derivative Exposure

The fund invests in derivatives as part of its investment strategy, over and above their use for Efficient Portfolio Management (EPM). Investors should be aware that the use of these instruments can, under certain circumstances, increase the volatility and risk profile of the Fund beyond that expected of a fund that only invests in equities. The fund may also be exposed to the risk that the company issuing the derivative may not honour their obligations which in turn could lead to losses arising.

Offshore

The fund is not UK domiciled, and investors are not normally entitled to compensation through the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

Returns Are Not Guaranteed

What you receive when you sell your investment is not guaranteed; it depends on how your investments perform.

Inflation

Inflation will reduce the real value of your investments in future.

Taxation and Tax Relief

Levels of taxation and tax relief are subject to change.

Important Information

Because of changes in exchange rates the value of your investment, as well as any money you take from it, can go down as well as up.

Some funds may invest in ‘underlying’ funds or other investment vehicles. The performance of our fund, compared to what it’s invested in won’t be exactly the same. That can be due to additional charges, cash management (needed to help people to enter and leave our fund when they want), tax and the timing of investments (this is known as a fund’s dealing cycle, it varies between managers and can be several days).

The risk factor definitions are provided by Broadridge. These definitions may differ from those of Prudential or any underlying fund manager. The data itself is provided by Prudential or the underlying fund manager.

This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

Important Information

Because of changes in exchange rates the value of your investment, as well as any money you take from it, can go down as well as up.

Some funds may invest in ‘underlying’ funds or other investment vehicles. The performance of our fund, compared to what it’s invested in won’t be exactly the same. That can be due to additional charges, cash management (needed to help people to enter and leave our fund when they want), tax and the timing of investments (this is known as a fund’s dealing cycle, it varies between managers and can be several days).

Source of performance data: FE fundinfo. We can’t predict the future. Past performance isn’t a guide to future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund, after allowing for the impact of fund charges and further costs, but take no account of product charges, or any Annual Management Charge paid for by the deduction of units. Charges and further costs may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now. Fund performance is based upon the movement of the daily price and is shown as total return in the fund's currency of denomination with gross income reinvested. The value of your client’s investment can go down as well as up and the amount your client gets back may be less than they put in.

This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

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