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Short Dated Enhanced Income Fund

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Important information.

Important Information
  1. The Fund invests in debt and debt-related securities issued by corporations and governments anywhere in the world (including in emerging market countries) with a maturity of up to 5 years, including sub-sovereigns, inflation-linked and convertible bonds.
  2. The Fund is exposed to risks associated with debt securities, sovereign debt, investing in sub-investment grade debt and/or unrated debt securities, emerging markets, exchange rates and securities lending transactions.

The Fund is a truly global, actively diversified, all-weather investment choice. It is designed as a yield enhancement solution that seeks to offer capital preservation, liquidity and a relatively high degree of price stability.

Why invest in Short Dated bonds?

Attractive returns over cash

Step out of cash with higher portfolio yield and income1,2

Positioning for a falling interest rate environment

Capital gains as bond prices set to rise during the interest rate cutting cycle

Lower risk

Positive returns in 9 out of the last 10 years with minimal drawdown3

Key benefits investing in our Short Dated Enhanced Income Fund

Enhanced income

Receive an average monthly payout of 5.5% p.a4


Aim at monthly distribution. Dividend rate is not guaranteed. Dividend may be paid out of capital. Please refer to Important Information 4 and 5.

Price stability

Maximum portfolio duration of 2 years and minimum average portfolio credit rating of A-

Liquidity

No lock-in period with ultra liquid investments

Fund information

abrdn SICAV I - Short Dated Enhanced Income Fund

SHARECLASS

A Acc USD
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abrdn SICAV I - Short Dated Enhanced Income Fund

SHARECLASS

A Fixed MIncA USD
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1Source: Bloomberg, 30 Jun 2024, cash represented by United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR).

2Source: Aberdeen Investments, 31 Jul 2024.

3Source: ICE, 31 Dec 2023, based on ICE BofA 1-3 Year Global Corporate Index.

4Source: Aberdeen Investments, 31 March 2025, based on annualised yield of A Fixed MIncA USD share class. Annualised Yield = (Dividend per share/Price (ex-dividend)) x 12 (months) x 100%. A positive distribution yield does not imply a positive return.

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