Threadneedle (Lux) - Global Corporate Bond Class IU (USD Accumulation Shares)

The fund seeks to achieve a total return from income and capital appreciation by investing principally, either directly or indirectly through derivatives, in a portfolio focused on Investment Grade corporate debt fixed income and floating rate securities, and when determined appropriate cash and Money Market Instruments. The Portfolio may also invest up to one third of its assets in debt securities other than Investment Grade corporates including, but not limited to, government and below Investment Grade securities, which may include, without being limited to, asset-backed and/or mortgage backed Transferable Securities (not exceeding 20% of the Portfolio’s Net Asset Value). The Portfolio may use financial derivative instruments for investment purposes and hedging. These derivatives may include, but are not limited to, foreign currency exchange and over the counter contracts, futures and options on Transferable Securities, interest rate swaps and credit default swaps.