Barings Developed and Emerging Markets High Yield Bond Fund

For sub-funds or schemes authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland and not authorised by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority, UK investors should note that the sub-fund is not covered by the UK Financial Ombudsman or the UK Financial Services Compensation scheme. UK Retail investors in the sub-fund have a right to access the alternative dispute resolution scheme in Ireland if they feel their complaint has not been dealt with to their satisfaction. However, UK investors will not have a right to access a compensation scheme in Ireland if either the Sub-Fund’s management company or the depositary should become unable to meet its liabilities to investors. Investors should consider obtaining financial advice and review the Prospectus and Supplement before investing.

The assets of the Barings Developed and Emerging Markets High Yield Bond Fund within Barings Global Fund Umbrella was merged into the Barings Developed and Emerging Markets High Yield Bond Fund within the Barings Umbrella Fund plc on 2 December 2022. The Fund’s previous track record with the inception date as at 19 July 1993 has been continued.

Objective

The Barings Developed and Emerging Markets High Yield Bond Fund is an actively managed high yield bond strategy that seeks a high level of current yield, commensurate with an acceptable level of risk. Any capital appreciation will be incidental.

Strategy

The policy of the Fund is to invest in a combination of debt and loan securities (including credit linked securities) of corporations and governments (including any agency of government or central bank) of any member state of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”) and of any developing or emerging markets.

Who Should Invest

The Fund is designed for investors seeking to benefit from a high level of current yield, commensurate with an acceptable level of risk. Any capital appreciation will be incidental.

Risks

The value of investments and the income they provide can fall as well as rise and investors may not get back the amount originally invested. The Fund invests in high yield bonds. The value of these investments tends to be more volatile than investment grade bonds.