Asian Income Trust.

Why invest in the Asian Income Trust?

• Investments are selected from a range of large companies in the Far East that provide a potential for income and some long-term growth.
• Invest up to £11,280 tax-efficiently in an ISA or an unlimited amount in a unit trust.
• Minimum investment: £500 as a lump sum, or £50 a month.
• No initial charge or withdrawal fee.
• You can top-up your investment at any time.
• You can choose to take any income generated or reinvest it.

Charges

 *As at 31 December 2011

Fund performance

*Source: Lipper. The graph and table above show the annual performance of the fund over three years, as at 31 December 2008. They take into account the annual management charge and extra expenses, and assume net income is reinvested.
**Source: Lipper. Assumes an investment of £10,000 on 31 December 2008. The value shows cumulative growth for each year over a two year period and includes the initial investment. The figures take into account the annual management charge and extra expenses and assume net income is reinvested.

Past performance is not a guide to future performance.

Where the fund invests

 *as at 31 December 2011

Before you Apply

• Please remember the value of your investment and any income from it may fall as well as rise and is not guaranteed.

• You may get back less than you invest.
• Although there is no fixed term you should consider ISA and unit trust investments to be medium to long term, ideally five years or more.
• The tax efficiency of ISAs is based on current rules. The current tax situation may not be maintained. The benefit of the tax treatment depends on individual circumstances.
• This fund invests overseas. Changes in exchange rates between currencies may cause the value of your investment and the level of any income to rise or fall.
• This fund may have larger and more frequent changes in value because it invests in shares of companies in the Asia and Pacific regions.
• Each trust has its own individual risks. More details about the fund specific risks can be found in the 'Key Investor Information' document. More general information can be found in 'Additional Fund Information' and 'A Guide to Investing with Us'. Before you decide to invest you must read these documents.