- • Taikang Kaitai China New Opportunities Fund is a sub-fund of Taikang Kaitai Funds ("the Sub-Fund"), which invests primarily through China related equities and equity-related securities issued by companies incorporated in, or exercising the predominant part of their economic activity in China.
- 1. General investment risk
- • The Sub-Fund’s investment portfolio may fall in value due to any of the key risk factors below and therefore your investment in the Sub-Fund may suffer losses. There is no guarantee of the repayment of principal.
- 2. Currency and conversion risks
- Currency risk
- • Underlying investments of the Sub-Fund may be denominated in currencies other than the base currency of the Sub-Fund. Also, a class of Units may be designated in a currency other than the base currency of the Sub-Fund. The NAV of the Sub-Fund may be affected unfavourably by fluctuations in the exchange rates between these currencies and the base currency and by changes in exchange rate controls.
- Conversion risk
- • Where an investor subscribes for Units denominated in RMB or USD, the Manager will convert such subscriptions into the relevant currency prior to investment at the applicable exchange rate and subject to the applicable spread. Where an investor redeems Units denominated in RMB or USD, the Manager will sell the Sub-Fund's investments denominated in the relevant currency and convert such proceeds into RMB or USD (as applicable) at the applicable exchange rate and subject to the applicable spread.
- RMB currency and conversion risks
- • RMB is currently not freely convertible and is subject to exchange controls and restrictions.
- • Investors may be adversely affected by movements of the exchange rates between RMB and other currencies. Non-RMB based investors are exposed to foreign exchange risk and there is no guarantee that the value of RMB against the investors’ base currencies (for example HKD) will not depreciate. Any depreciation of RMB could adversely affect the value of investors’ investments in the Sub-Fund.
- • Although offshore RMB (CNH) and onshore RMB (CNY) are the same currency, they trade at different rates. Any divergence between CNH and CNY may adversely impact investors.
- • Under exceptional circumstances, payment of redemptions and/or dividend payment in RMB may be delayed due to the exchange controls and restrictions applicable to RMB.
- 3. Concentration risk/Mainland China market risk
- • The Sub-Fund’s investments are concentrated in equities and equity-related securities issued by companies incorporated in, or exercising the predominant part of their economic activity in Mainland China. The value of the Sub-Fund may be more volatile than that of a fund having a more diverse portfolio of investments.
- • Insofar as the Sub-Fund may invest substantially in securities related to the Mainland China market, it will be subject to risks inherent in the Mainland China market and additional concentration risks.
- 4. Emerging market risk
- • The Sub-Fund invests in emerging markets (e.g. Mainland China) which may involve increased risks and special considerations not typically associated with investment in more developed markets, such as liquidity risks, currency risks/control, political and economic uncertainties, legal and taxation risks, settlement risks, custody risk and the likelihood of a high degree of volatility.
- 5. Risks associated with equities
- Equity market risk
- • The Sub-Fund’s investment in equity securities is subject to general market risks, whose value may fluctuate due to various factors, such as changes in investment sentiment, political and economic conditions and issuer-specific factors.
- Risk associated with high volatility of the equity market
- • High market volatility and potential settlement difficulties in the markets in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and the United States of America may also result in significant fluctuations in the prices of the securities traded on such markets and thereby may adversely affect the value of the Sub-Fund.
- Risk associated with regulatory/exchanges requirements/policies of the equity market
- • Securities exchanges in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and the United States of America typically have the right to suspend or limit trading in any security traded on the relevant exchange. The government or the regulators may also implement policies that may affect the financial markets. All these may have a negative impact on the Sub-Fund.
- 6. Risks associated with China A-Shares
- • Investments related to China A-shares may be more volatile and may suffer potential settlement difficulties. Further, securities exchanges in Mainland China typically have the right to suspend or limit trading in any security traded on the relevant exchange and the government or the regulators may also implement policies that may affect the financial markets. All these may have a negative impact on the Sub-Fund.
- 7. Risks associated with the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect (collectively, “Stock Connect”)
- • The relevant rules and regulations on the Stock Connect are subject to change which may have potential retrospective effect. The Stock Connect is subject to quota limitations. Where a suspension in the trading through the programme is effected, the Sub-Fund’s ability to invest in China A-shares or access the Mainland China market through the programme will be adversely affected. In such event, the Sub-Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective could be negatively affected.
- 8. Mainland China tax risk
- • There are risks and uncertainties associated with the current Mainland China tax laws, regulations and practice in respect of capital gains realised via Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect (which may have retrospective effect). Any increased tax liabilities on the Sub-Fund may adversely affect the Sub-Fund’s value.
- • Based on professional and independent tax advice, the Sub-Fund will not make any withholding tax provision in respect of any potential Mainland China tax liability on gross realised and/or unrealised capital gains on China A-Shares.
- 9. Risks associated with ChiNext of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange and/or the Science and Technology Innovation Board (“STAR Board”)
- Higher fluctuation on stock prices and liquidity risk
- • Listed companies on ChiNext market and/or STAR Board are usually of emerging nature with smaller operating scale. Listed companies on ChiNext market and STAR Board are subject to wider price fluctuation limits, and due to higher entry thresholds for investors may have limited liquidity, compared to other boards. Hence, they are subject to higher fluctuation in stock prices and liquidity and have higher risks and turnover ratios than companies listed on the Main Boards.
- Over-valuation risk
- • Stocks listed on ChiNext market and/or STAR Board may be overvalued and such exceptionally high valuation may not be sustainable. Stock price may be more susceptible to manipulation due to fewer circulating shares.
- Differences in regulation applicable to ChiNext market and STAR Board
- • The rules and regulations regarding companies listed on ChiNext market and STAR Board are less stringent in terms of profitability and share capital than those in the Main Boards.
- Delisting risk
- • It may be more common and faster for companies listed on ChiNext market and/or STAR Board to delist. ChiNext Market and STAR Board have stricter criteria for delisting compared to the Main Boards. This may have an adverse impact on the relevant Sub-Funds if the companies that they invest in are delisted.
- Concentration risk applicable to STAR Board
- • STAR Board is a newly established board and may have a limited number of listed companies during the initial stage. Investments in STAR Board may be concentrated in a small number of stocks and subject the relevant Sub-Funds to higher concentration risk.
- Investments in ChiNext market and/or STAR Board may result in significant losses for the relevant Sub-Funds and their investors.
- 10. Risks of investing in other collective investment schemes
- • The underlying collective investment schemes in which the Sub-Fund may invest may not be regulated by the SFC. There may be additional costs involved when investing into these underlying collective investment schemes. There is also no guarantee that the underlying collective investment schemes will always have sufficient liquidity to meet the Sub-Fund’s redemption requests as and when made.
- 11. Risks associated with distributions out of/effectively out of capital
- • Payment of distributions out of capital and/or effectively out of capital amounts to a return or withdrawal of part of an Unitholder’s original investment or from any capital gains attributable to that original investment. Any such distributions may result in an immediate reduction of the NAV per Unit.
- • The distribution amount and NAV of the hedged classes of Units may be adversely affected by differences in the interest rates of the reference currency of the hedged classes of Units and the Sub-Fund’s base currency, resulting in an increase in the amount of distribution that is paid out of capital and hence a greater erosion of capital than other non-hedged classes of Units.
- 12. Past Performance Risk
- As a result of the change of investment strategy with effect from 13 September 2021, past performance of the Sub-Fund prior to that date was achieved under circumstances which will no longer apply. Investors should exercise caution when considering the past performance of the Sub-Fund prior to 13 September 2021.
- Investor should not base on the information in this statement alone to make investment decision and should refer to the Explanatory Memorandum and the Product Key Facts Statement of the Sub-Fund for further details, including the risk factors, consider the relevant product features, their own investment objectives, risk tolerance level and other circumstances and seek independent financial and professional advice as appropriate before making any investment decision.
- Investment involves risk. Past performance information presented is not indicative of future performance.
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