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HSBC Islamic Investment Range

Innovative ethical investment tools

Shariah compliant investment building blocks

The HSBC Asset Management Shariah compliant investment tool kit complements our Global Equity Index Fund and includes a suite of equity ETFs that span a range of global and regional exposures together with a global investment grade Sukuk index Fund.

This combination of building blocks enables investors to build Shariah compliant dynamic multi-asset portfolios.

Access the opportunity

Offering a diverse range of Shariah compliant exposures from Shariah equity to Sukuk fixed income, and an all-in Shariah Multi-asset fund.

HSBC MSCI World Islamic ESG UCITS ETF
MSCI World Islamic ESG Universal Screened Select Index                                                                                        
TER: 0.25%

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HSBC MSCI Europe Islamic ESG UCITS ETF
MSCI Europe Islamic ESG Universal Screened Select Index
TER: 0.35%

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HSBC MSCI USA Islamic ESG UCITS ETF
MSCI USA Islamic ESG Universal Screened Select Index
TER: 0.25%

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HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets Islamic ESG UCITS ETF
MSCI Emerging Markets Islamic ESG Universal Screened Select Index
TER: 0.35%

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HSBC Global Funds ICAV - Shariah Multi Asset Fund
Strategic Asset Allocation Benchmark
OCF: Dependent on Shareclass

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Key risks

This document is exclusively intended for professional investors as defined in Article 4(3)(a-g) of the Swiss Financial Services Act (FinSA, FIDLEG).

It is not intended for:

  • Professional clients who are not institutional clients under Article 4(4) FinSA and who wish to opt-in for treatment as retail clients under Article 5(5) FinSA Or
  • High-net-worth (HNW) retail clients and private investment structures created for them, who may declare themselves as professional investors (opting out)

There are further possibilities for opting-in and opting-out under FinSA. For details, please refer to our website: https://www.assetmanagement.hsbc.ch/ . If you wish to change your client categorization, please inform us.

Regulatory and Documentation Notice

Potential investors are kindly requested to consult the latest:

  • Key Information Document (KID),
  • Prospectus,
  • Articles of Incorporation,
  • (Semi-)Annual Report of the Fund

Islamic Finance Compliance & Investment Risks

HSBC Islamic Funds are structured in accordance with Shariah principles and are subject to oversight by a Shariah Supervisory Board. However:

  • The fund does not guarantee full Shariah compliance at all times, as compliance is subject to periodic reviews and market conditions
  • Investment selection follows Islamic finance principles, excluding sectors such as conventional banking, alcohol, gambling, tobacco, and certain entertainment industries
  • Shariah-compliant financial structures, such as Sukuk (Islamic bonds), are used instead of conventional interest-bearing instruments
  • Returns may differ from conventional investments, as Shariah restrictions impact asset allocation and investment choices
  • Investors should refer to the Prospectus and KID for details on Shariah compliance measures and screening criteria

Investment Risks and Performance Disclaimers

  1. Investors and potential investors must read and acknowledge the risk warnings in the Prospectus and KID. Before subscribing, investors should refer to:
    • The Prospectus for general risk factors,
    • the KID for specific risk factors associated with the fund
  2. Past performance is not indicative of future results. There is no guarantee that Shariah-compliant investments will achieve the expected financial returns
  3. Performance data does not include issue and redemption costs or commissions, which may impact actual returns
  4. The value of investments and any income derived from them may fluctuate, and investors may not recover the amount originally invested. In some cases, investors may lose their entire investment or more
  5. Where investments are held in foreign currencies, exchange rate fluctuations may positively or negatively impact investment value
  6. Investments in emerging markets involve higher risks and volatility compared to investments in developed markets
  7. Shariah-compliant assets may have lower liquidity due to restrictions on trading and financing structures

Fund Structure and Jurisdictional Restrictions

The fund presented in this document is a sub-fund of HSBC Islamic Funds, an investment company structured in compliance with Islamic finance principles and domiciled in Luxembourg.

The shares in HSBC Islamic Funds have not been and will not be registered under the US Securities Act of 1933. They may not be sold or offered in the United States, its territories, possessions, or areas under its jurisdiction, nor to US persons. This document is exclusively intended towards professional investors within the meaning of Art. 4 para 3 letter a – g of the Swiss Financial Services Act (FinSA). It is not intended towards professional clients who are not institutional clients according to Art. 4 para 4 FinSA and who wish to declare to be treated as retail clients according to Art. 5 para 5 FinSA (opting in). There are further possibilities with regards to opting in and opting out according to FinSA, please refer to our website at https://www.assetmanagement.hsbc.ch/ if you wish to change your client categorization, please inform us. HSBC Global Asset Management (Switzerland) AG having its registered office at Gartenstrasse 26, PO Box, CH-8002 Zurich has a license as an asset manager of collective investment schemes and as a representative of foreign collective investment schemes. Disputes regarding legal claims between the Client and HSBC Global Asset Management (Switzerland) AG can be settled by an ombudsman in mediation proceedings. HSBC Global Asset Management (Switzerland) AG is affiliated to the ombudsman FINOS having its registered address at Talstrasse 20, 8001 Zurich. There are general risks associated with financial instruments, please refer to the Swiss Banking Association (“SBA”) Brochure “Risks Involved in Trading in Financial Instruments”, Prospectus, articles of incorporation and the (semi-)annual report of the fund which may be obtained free of charge at the head office of the representative: HSBC Global Asset Management (Switzerland) AG, Gartenstrasse 26, P.O. Box, CH-8002 Zurich. Paying agent: HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) S.A., Quai des Bergues 9-17, P. O. Box 2888, CH-1211 Geneva. HSBC ISLAMIC FUNDS is an investment company ("Société d'Investissement à Capital Variable") incorporated in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and qualifies as an Undertaking for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS) complying with the provisions of Part I of the 2010 Law.

Risk Warning

Index-based Investing - The value of investments and any income from them can go down as well as up and investors may not get back the amount originally invested. Where overseas investments are held the rate of currency exchange may also cause the value of such investments to fluctuate. Investments in emerging markets are by their nature higher risk and potentially more volatile than those inherent in some established markets. Stock market investments should be viewed as a medium to long term investment and should be held for at least five years.

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Any performance information shown refers to the past and does not guarantee future returns.

Investors should ensure that any product under consideration is suitable for their investment objectives, level of experience and risk appetite. A copy of the Prospectus and the Key Information Document (KID) should be consulted before making any investment decision.