Mafv 2017 09
Mafv 2017 09
Mafv 2017 09
Annualised performance
1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Since Launch
Fund 9.0% 7.4% 13.1%* 10.4% The majority of our funds will not be available for review on external fund websites
Benchmark 17.9% 10.1% 13.5% 11.8% by searching for the ISIN or SEDOL numbers.
*If shown, as the life fund is less than five years old, we have modelled its performance prior to
launch based on the performance of the fund that it invests into. Figures reflect the return on Risk factors
investment after the fund’s charges have been deducted. The value of your investments may go down as well as up and you may not
Fund footnote: This fund is part of the long-term pension business of FIL Life Insurance Limited. get back the amount invested.
Performance is calculated on a NAV to NAV basis. Net of fees. Source: Fidelity.
Indicative fund footnote: This fund is indicative of the long-term pension business of FIL Life Fund specific risk factors (see overleaf)
Insurance Limited. Performance is calculated on a NAV to NAV basis. Net of fees. Source: Fidelity.
6: Exchange rate 15: Smaller companies
Benchmark footnote: 100% S&P 500 (N). Datasource: Fidelity.
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2. Derivative exposure. The fund invests in derivatives as part of its investment strategy, over and above their use for efficient portfolio management. 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.
3. Efficient portfolio management. The fund may use other investment instruments apart from / or in place of the actual underlying securities. This is done in order to manage the fund
in a more efficient fashion. Examples of these other instruments could be options, derivatives or warrants. The process of using these instruments in the fund is referred to as efficient
portfolio management. These instruments can be used to effectively take a position (or reduce an existing position) in a share or index, allowing positions to be altered more quickly
and cost effectively than dealing directly in the underlying investment, but are not generally used to try and magnify returns. However, investors should be aware that the use of these
instruments can, under certain circumstances, increase volatility and risk beyond that expected of a fund that only invests in conventional equities.
4. Emerging markets. The fund invests in emerging markets. 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.
5. Ethical restrictions. The fund is unable to invest in certain sectors and companies due to the ethical criteria used to select investments for the fund.
6. Exchange rate. The fund may invest in securities denominated in currencies that are different to the fund currency. The value of investments and any income from them may,
therefore, decrease or increase as a result of changes in exchange rates between currencies.
7. Geared investments. The fund focuses on geared investments. Funds which focus on geared investments such as warrants or options carry a higher degree of risk than other equity
investments because of the risk of the underlying investments. It is possible that the fund may suffer sudden and large falls in value so that the short fall on cancellation, or the loss of
the realisation on the investment could be very high and could even equal the amount invested, in which case you would get nothing back.
8. High yield bonds. The fund invests in high yield bonds. High yield bonds carry a greater risk of default than investment grade bonds, and economic conditions and interest rate
movements will have a greater effect on their price. Income levels may not be achieved and the income provided may vary.
9. Specialist. The 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.
10. Income eroding capital growth. The fund focuses on income which may reduce the prospect of capital growth. Any income generated cannot generally be withdrawn from a
pension account until retirement and will be reinvested in the fund.
11. Liquidity. The fund can suffer from partial or total illiquidity, which may lead to considerable price fluctuations and the inability to redeem your investment. This could affect you, for
example, when you are close to retirement.
12. Performance charges. The fund makes charges that depend on the fund's performance.
13. Property funds. The fund invests directly in physical property and there may be delays in completing your instruction to sell. This could affect you, for example when you are close
to retirement, as it may be difficult to sell the units you hold in such funds. Any decision to invest in physical property should be carefully considered in line with your planned
retirement goals. The value of physical property is generally a matter of a valuer’s opinion rather than fact. Property transaction costs are high (typically around 5% due to legal costs,
valuations and stamp duty).
14. Sector specific funds. The fund invests in specific sectors. Funds which invest in specific sectors may carry more risk than those spread across a number of different sectors. They
may assume higher risk, as markets/sectors can be more volatile. In particular, gold, technology funds and other focused funds can suffer as the underlying stocks can be more
volatile and less liquid.
15. Smaller companies. The fund invests in smaller companies. Smaller companies' shares can be more volatile and less liquid than larger companies' shares, so smaller company
funds can carry more risk.
16. Solvency of depositary. The value of the fund may be affected if any of the institutions with which cash is deposited becomes insolvent or experiences other financial difficulties.
17. Solvency of issuers. The fund invests in bonds and there is a risk that the issuer may default, resulting in a loss to the portfolio.
18. Volatility. Investments in the fund tend to be volatile and investors should expect an above-average price increase or decrease.
Please note that the information detailed in this factsheet is not intended for U.S residents. This Fund is part of the long-term business fund
of FIL Life Insurance (Ireland) Designated Activity Company. The Fund will invest into an underlying fund(s) of either other FIL group
companies, and/or third party fund managers. Issued by FIL Life Insurance (Ireland) Designated Activity Company, authorised by the
Central Bank of Ireland as a life assurance undertaking under the European Union (Insurance and Reinsurance) Regulations 2015, as
amended and incorporated with limited liability under the Companies Acts 2014, with registration number: 513819. Registered Office:
Georges Quay House, 43 Townsend Street, Dublin 2, DO2 VK65, Ireland. Registered in Ireland, Company No. 51381. Fidelity, Fidelity
International, the Fidelity International logo and F symbol are trademarks of FIL Limited. DCSSO3840 4384 54809 T302