Overview
The HSBC Capital Secured Growth Funds are an award-winning series of structured funds designed to issue innovative, market-relevant fund options on a regular basis. CSGF brings together the security of capital preservation with the opportunity for growth through investment in specialised, high-growth markets.The HSBC International Capital Secured Growth Fund is one of many investment options you may want to consider for your portfolio.
Next Steps:
- Calculate your investment savings
- Complete an application (pdf, 61kb)
- Return form to the Investment Centre
Need help?
- Call us on 299-5900
- Email the Investment Centre
- Security - Each CSGF fund is designed to protect all of the hard-earned capital you invest.
- Choice - Through links to the world's leading stock market indices and other selected investment opportunities
- Growth Potential - With different investment terms and currencies, you can decide whether to focus on growth or income and growth opportunities.
- Versatility - Offering opportunities to the cautious investor seeking an introduction to the investment markets and the more experienced investor looking to diversify their portfolio
Awards earned by CSGF
CSGF has been distinguished for the advantages it offers to investors and it has earned important awards and discriminations by world experts.
International Investment magazine awarded:
- International Fund & Product 2006 Winner
- International Fund & Product 2006 Highly Commended
- Offshore Fund & Product 2005 Winner
- Offshore Fund & Product 2005 Highly Commended
Our latest funds
You can choose from four new and innovative funds designed to provide a wide range of benefits, including:
- A minimum of your capital back in full if held to maturity
- A choice of investment periods
- Returns linked to the performance of specially selected stock market indexes or a commodity index
Don't delay, contact us today!
Funds are available until 12 noon on 21 September but may close earlier if oversubscribed!
| Fund | Available currencies | Investment period | Special features | Minimum investment |
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| Asia Opportunity Fund | USD & GBP | 3 ½ years | Growth Potential | 5,000 in the relevant base currency |
| China Bonus Fund | USD, GBP & EUR | 5 years | Growth Potential | 5,000 in the relevant base currency |
| Japan Growth Fund | USD & GBP | 2 ½ years | Growth Potential | 5,000 in the relevant base currency |
| Energy Bonus Fund | USD | 3 ¼ years | Growth Potential plus Bonus | 5,000 in the relevant base currency |
What you should know before you apply
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Read more about Investing in CSGF (pdf, 178 kb)
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Read the Prospectus Supplement (pdf, 259 kb)
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You must have a Bank of Bermuda account to apply for an Investment Account
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Bring your completed Investment Account application form to the Investment Centre along with yoru passport and proof of residency
Note, that CSGF is a fixed-term investment. Investors in CSGF need to be prepared to hold their investment for the full term. Cashing in some or all of the investment before maturity means the full amount of capital may not be received. CSGF is not a guaranteed investment.
We anticipate total charges to be approximately 4% for two and a half year investments, 4.35% for three-year investments, 4.60% for three and a half year investments, 5.35% for four-year investments and 6% for five-year investments. These funds are designed to return all of your original capital in full at maturity, having covered all charges in full.
Bank of Bermuda is licensed to conduct investment business by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. HSBC Funds are offered by Prospectus only in those jurisdictions permitted by law and operate under the terms and conditions contained therein. Investment in the HSBC International Capital Secured Growth Funds plc (CSGF) requires an investment account with Bank of Bermuda. Share values and rates of return are subject to market fluctuations, hence past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results and consequently, the value of this investment is not guaranteed. The use of futures contracts and options involve special risks. Investors should be aware that the risk of loss from investing in these types of securities can be substantial and should therefore be able, financially and otherwise, to assume the risks of such transactions. Investors should also be aware that an investment in a portfolio with a base currency other than their own will create a foreign exchange exposure. Additionally, investors should undertake their own professional tax advice. Regulated in Dublin, Ireland, HSBC International Capital Secured Growth Funds plc is an umbrella type open-ended investment company with variable capital incorporated with limited liability in Ireland.We reserve the right to withdraw the offer or any part of the offer in this issue at any time prior to the closing date of 5 June 2006. Individuals wishing to obtain a copy of the terms and conditions as outlined in the Prospectus can contact Bank of Bermuda’s Investment Centre, located at 6 Front Street, Hamilton, Bermuda.
