HSBC Sterling Corporate Bond Index Fund Income S 

The Fund aims to track the performance of the Markit iBoxx GBP Non-Gilts Index (the “Index”) before the deduction of charges and tax. To achieve its investment objective, the Fund will invest in a representative sample of the sterling denominated bonds that make up the Markit iBoxx GBP Non-Gilts index. The bonds that make up the Index are investment grade and issued by public and private corporations, non-United Kingdom Government and government-backed entities. Certain covered bonds and other collateralised bonds are also included in the Index.