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        The Largest Fixed Income ETF in the Region1

        Launched in 2005, the ABF Pan Asia Bond Index Fund (PAIF) pioneered the Asian fixed income ETF industry. It provides an innovative, easy-to-access and cost-efficient solution to invest in a diversified portfolio of Asian local currency government and quasi-government bonds in one single trade.

        PAIF 15 Years

        10 Facts About PAIF

        1. PAIF is the first regional Asian local currency bond ETF2. It is the largest fixed income ETF in the region1.
        2. In 2005, PAIF was launched as part of an important initiative by Asia Pacific's 11 leading central banks and monetary authorities to strengthen the region's bond markets.
        3. PAIF is benchmarked to the Markit iBoxx ABF Pan-Asia Index.
        4. PAIF invests in the sovereign and quasi-sovereign local currency bonds of eight major Asian economies, including China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
        5. Domiciled in Singapore, PAIF was listed in Hong Kong in 2005 (SEHK stock code: 2821) and cross-listed in Japan in 2009 (TSE stock code: 1349).

        6  PAIF has delivered positive returns in 13 out of the past 18 calendar years3.

        7  Offering easy and low-cost access to Asia's local bond markets, PAIF allows investors to diversify their portfolios with around 500 local currency bonds in one single trade4.

        8  PAIF's portfolio has an average credit quality of A+4.

        9  The Asian sovereign and quasi-sovereign local currency bond market has grown almost ten-fold since the inception of PAIF, from US$1.4 trillion to US$14.8 trillion5.

        10  PAIF is a crucial part of the initiative to develop Asia's local bond markets. It started to participate in securities lending in June 2018 to deepen secondary market liquidity.

        Why Invest in Asian Local Currency Bonds?

        Favourable Risk-Return Profile

        The macro fundamentals of many Asian governments remain robust, and they will likely continue to be a growth driver as the global economy recovers. Investors, therefore, have an opportunity to obtain a good yield pickup without taking on excessive risk. In fact, Asian bonds have historically demonstrated a risk-return profile that is proportional to that of US Treasuries.

        Potential for Additional Yield via Local Currency Appreciation

        We expect currency appreciation will continue to be an important source of potential returns moving forward. Current US-dollar strength has depressed currency gains in Asian local currency bonds, but over the medium to long term, there is a good chance of a rebound. In the meantime, US-dollar strength presents attractive entry opportunities for Asian local currency bonds.

        A 'Back to Basics' Diversified Portfolio Construction Strategy

        In the increasingly interconnected world, correlations between Asian local currency bonds and other major asset classes have inevitably risen. Still, they remain low enough to allow such assets to add valuable diversification benefits to investors' portfolios.

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        The ABF Pan Asia Bond Index Fund (the 'PAIF') is an authorized unit trust in Hong Kong and Singapore only. Authorization does not imply official recommendation. Nothing contained here constitutes investment advice or should be relied on as such. Past performance of PAIF is not necessarily indicative of its future performance. The prospectus for PAIF is available and may be obtained from State Street Global Advisors Singapore Limited (the "Manager") (Singapore Company Registration number: 200002719D, regulated by the MAS) and authorized participants. Investors should read the prospectus before deciding whether to acquire units in PAIF. The value of units in PAIF and accruing to such units, if any, may fall or rise. The semi-annual distributions are dependent on PAIF's performance and are not guaranteed. Redemption of PAIF’s units could only be executed in substantial size through designated dealers and the listing of PAIF on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and the Tokyo Stock Exchange (the 'Stock Exchanges') do not guarantee a liquid market for the units, and PAIF may be delisted from the Stock Exchanges. The Fund's Prospectus is available from State Street Global Advisors or can be downloaded from www.abf-paif.com*.

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        Bonds generally present less short-term risk and volatility than stocks, but contain interest rate risk (as interest rates rise, bond prices usually fall); issuer default risk; issuer credit risk; liquidity risk; and inflation risk. These effects are usually pronounced for longer-term securities. Any fixed income security sold or redeemed prior to maturity may be subject to a substantial gain or loss.

        Diversification does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss.

        ETFs trade like stocks, are subject to investment risk, fluctuate in market value and may trade at prices above or below the ETFs net asset value. Brokerage commissions and ETF expenses will reduce returns. Frequent trading of ETF's could significantly increase commissions and other costs such that they may offset any savings from low fees or costs. 

        The investment objective of PAIF is to provide investment results that closely correspond to the performance of its benchmark index. The primary driver of investment decisions is the objective of generating returns to meet the investment objective. Climate change analysis does not form part of the security selection process and climate-related risk is not a factor applicable to PAIF being able to meet its investment objective.

        The Markit iBoxx ABF Pan-Asia Index referenced herein is the property of Markit Indices GmbH and is used under license. The PAIF is not sponsored, endorsed, or promoted by Markit Indices GmbH or any of its members.

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