abrdn Future Raw Materials Fund (ABRAW)
Unlocking opportunities in the strategic minerals shaping the future. IPO period: 2-12 November 2026
Investment policy
The Fund invests in the abrdn Future Raw Materials UCITS ETF, USD Accumulating Share Class ("Master Fund"). The underlying fund invests at least 70% of its net asset value in equities of companies worldwide that derive at least 50% of their revenue from businesses related to the extraction or processing of strategic minerals. The Master Fund is currently concentrated in the industrials sector. The Fund’s risk level is 6.
Capturing the opportunity
Through fundamental research, we have identified five key materials that are central to this long-term trend
Copper
Copper is a key component in EVs, electricity networks, solar power, wind power and hydropower systems. Its excellent conductivity makes it indispensable for efficient energy transmission and storage
Lithium
Lithium is a fundamental material for batteries, especially in EVs, due to its high energy density. Additionally, it is used in glass and ceramics production, as well as in steel and aluminum metallurgy, supporting various industrial processes.
Nickel
Nickel is used to make batteries and enable electrification. It has significant applications in steel making, automotive industries, and geothermal energy systems, contributing to the development of sustainable technologies.
Rare-earth elements
These are crucial for producing semiconductors and powerful magnets used in motors and inverters for EVs, wind turbines, and hydroelectric systems. Their unique chemical properties enable the efficient functioning of advanced technologies.
Aluminium
Aluminum is critical for the automotive industry, particularly for EVs, due to its lightweight and durable properties. It is also used in high-tech engineering, packaging, and consumer durables, making it a versatile material across multiple sectors.
4 key strengths of the master fund
Flexible diversification
Provides diversified exposure across a minimum of five strategic materials, including copper, lithium, nickel, aluminium and rare earths, while preserving the flexibility to reposition the portfolio towards the most attractive opportunities as market conditions and fundamentals evolve, adding flexibility to reposition as opportunities arise in different minerals.
Pure play exposure
Invests globally in companies exposed to strategic minerals that are essential for electrification, the energy transition and the development of next-generation technologies and infrastructure.
Supply-demand imbalance opportunities
Demand for strategic minerals is rising rapidly while new supply remains limited, creating opportunities to benefit from long-term growth in the strategic minerals industry.
Hybrid investment approach
Blends fundamental insights with systematic quantitative optimization, leveraging Aberdeen’s proprietary Thematic Score to identify attractive investment opportunities and build a robust, diversified portfolio.
Master fund's portfolio exposures
Portfolio revenue by material
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Available Share Classes
ABRAW-A (Accumulation)
ABRAW-A (Accumulation)
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Please study product’s features, conditions and relevant risks before making investment decision. This fund has concentrated exposure to the certain industry. Investment in offshore fund is subject to currency risk and may get a return lower than the amount initially invested. Currency is hedged upon the Fund Manager’s discretion.