abrdn SICAV I - Global Enhanced Yield Bond Fund - A EUR ACC Fonds

The Fund aims to provide a combination of income and growth by investing in bonds (which are like loans that can pay a fixed or variable interest rate) and other interest-bearing securities issued worldwide (including in Emerging Markets) by companies, governments or other bodies. The Fund aims to outperform the Bloomberg Global High Yield Corporate Index 2% Issuer Cap (Hedged to USD) with a yield greater than the index over rolling three-year periods (before charges). The Fund invests at least 60% of its assets in global high yielding bonds. Up to 40% of the Fund's assets may be invested in Emerging Market bonds. Non-US Dollar denominated issues will typically be hedged back to US Dollars. Investment in corporate bonds will follow the Aberdeen 'Global Enhanced Yield Promoting ESG Investment Approach' (the 'Investment Approach'). This approach utilises Aberdeen's fixed income investment process, which enables portfolio managers to qualitatively assess how ESG factors are likely to impact on the company's ability to repay its debt, both now and in the future. To complement this research, the abrdn ESG House Score is used to quantitatively identify and exclude those companies exposed to the highest ESG risks. In addition, Aberdeen apply a set of company exclusions, which are related to the UN Global Compact, Controversial Weapons, Tobacco Manufacturing and Thermal Coal. Green bonds, Social bonds or Sustainable bonds issued by companies otherwise excluded by the environmental screens are permitted, where the proceeds of such issues can be confirmed as having a positive environmental impact.