How to invest in Asian markets with The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust

You don’t have to be an expert in Asian smaller companies to invest in them – Scottish Oriental can make it easy for you.

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You can also invest in Scottish Oriental yourself through an investment platform or share dealing service. Although the list below is not comprehensive or a form of recommendation for the names displayed, we hope you find it useful.

Risk factors

Capital at risk. The value of investments and any income from them may go down as well as up and are note guaranteed. Investors may get back significantly less than the original amount invested.

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Risk Factors

This material is a financial promotion for The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust Plc (the “Trust”) intended only for those people resident in the UK for tax and investment purposes. Investing involves certain risks including:

The value of investments and any income from them may go down as well as up and are not guaranteed. Investors may get back significantly less than the original amount invested.
Emerging market risk: emerging markets may not provide the same level of investor protection as a developed market; they may involve a higher risk than investing in developed markets.
Currency risk: changes in exchange rates will affect the value of assets which are denominated in other currencies.
Smaller companies risk: investments in smaller companies may be riskier and more difficult to buy and sell than investments in larger companies.
Leverage risk: the Trust may be leveraged due to: i) borrowings; or ii) the use of derivatives to hedge currency exposure. The amount of leverage employed is disclosed on the Trust’s website from time to time. Higher leverage increases the potential risk of loss.
Discount Risk: Investment trust share prices may not fully reflect Net Asset Value.

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For an overview of the terms of investment, risks, returns and costs and charges please refer to the Key Information Document.

If you are in any doubt as to the suitability of our funds for your investment needs, please seek investment advice.