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Swisscanto and sustainability

Swisscanto recognised at an early stage that sustainability is more than just a trend. In 1998 already, the first sustainable equity fund was launched that successfully combined yield and sustainability. Today Swisscanto is counted among the acknowledged market leaders in the field of sustainable investment funds in the German-speaking area. Sustainability is also the basis for Swisscanto's own entrepreneurial action. As a leading Swiss asset manager, they strive for enduring business success which reconciles their economic objectives with ecological and social responsibility.

Company	Fund Name	ISIN	Currency	Inception Date	Rating	Risk	Profile
Swisscanto (LU) Bd Inv Mgt Co. S.A.	Swisscanto (LU) Bd Inv Inter B	LU0161532063	CHF	13/10/1997	1	High	The assets of Swissca Bond Invest International are predominantly invested in bonds of first-class issuers in line with the principle of risk diversification. The investments are denominated in foreign currencies and must be listed on a stock exchange. Among other instruments, the fund invests in convertible and equity-warrant issues, in fixed and variable-interest securities or zero coupon bonds issued by borrowers domiciled abroad. Swissca Bond Invest focuses on achieving a high return which is secure in the long term. Investors can also expect to receive an appropriate distribution of interest income once a year.
Swisscanto Asset Management AG	Swisscanto (LU) Eq Smc Jap B Cap	LU0123487463	JPY	30/03/2001	4	Medium	The assets of the SMALL & MID CAPS JAPAN subfund are invested in an investment universe comprising companies classified as small and medium-sized enterprises which have their registered office or principal business activities in the geographical area referred to in the subfund name. The stock market capitalisation of the companies considered for investment may account for no more than 2% of the capitalisation of the corresponding overall market.
Swisscanto Asset Management AG	Swisscanto (LU) Water Invest B Cap	LU0302976872	EUR	18/09/2007	3	High	The assets of the WATER INVEST subfund are invested in an investment universe comprising companies worldwide which offer technologies, products or services related to the water value chain. The subfund targets companies in the water supply, water technologies, water treatment, water services, water purification and water recycling industries, in particular.
Swisscanto Fondsleitung AG	Swisscanto (CH) Eq Fd Switzer A Dis	CH0002779640	CHF	24/09/1986	3	Medium	The main investment objective of the investment fund is to generate long-term capital appreciation, together with an appropriate return. This investment fund invests primarily in equity securities and participation rights (shares, non-voting stock, cooperative society shares, participation certificates and similar instruments) from companies which are domiciled in or have the greater part of their business operations in Switzerland as well as other investments permitted under the fund contract. Including derivatives, the fund management company may invest no more than 20% of fund assets in securities and money market instruments from the same issuer.
Swisscanto Fondsleitung AG	Swisscanto (CH) Eq Fd Europe A Dis	CH0002779657	EUR	24/09/1986	3	High	The main investment objective of the funds is to generate long-term capital appreciation, together with an appropriate return. Swissca Europe invests in equities of companies domiciled in the European economic region. This fund´s investments include stocks, stock-like securities, convertible and warrant bonds issued by companies that can be expected to participate substantially in the economic development of this region.
Swisscanto Fondsleitung AG	Swisscanto (CH) Bd Fd Intern A Dis	CH0002779673	CHF	26/09/1986	4	High	The main investment objective of the fund is to provide current income together with the long-term preservation of capital. This investment fund invests primary in bonds denominated in freely convertible currencies, notes and other fixed or variable-interest debt securities and debt claims issued by Swiss and foreign private and public-sector borrowers as well as other investments permitted under the fund contract. Derivative financial instruments may be used for the efficient management of the investment fund's assets. Derivatives may be used for investment purposes and to hedge the fund's assets against price risks.
Swisscanto Fondsleitung AG	Swisscanto Equity Green Invest Dis	CH0009074300	CHF	10/11/1998	1	High	The main investment objective of the investment fund is to generate long-term capital appreciation, together with an appropriate return. This investment fund invests primarily in equity securities and participation rights (shares, non-voting stock, cooperative society shares, participation certificates and similar instruments) from companies which are among the environmentally and socially responsible leaders of their industry as well as other investments permitted under the fund contract.
Swisscanto Fondsleitung AG	Swisscanto (CH) MSCI USA Indx A Dis	CH0025417533	USD	11/07/2006	4	Medium	The objective of the fund is to replicate the performance of the MSCI USA Index and markets as closely as possible, after the rectification of costs and distribution.
Swisscanto Fondsleitung AG	Swisscanto(LU)EqFd GrInv Em Mrk Cap	LU0338548034	USD	25/08/2008	1	Medium	The investment objective of the Swisscanto (LU) equity fund green invest emerging market is to enable the investor to participate in the positive performance of global equity markets in the emerging markets segment for long-term investments. The emerging markets are so-called newly industrialising countries, i.e. countries whose economic development has brought them to the threshold of industrialisation, in Europe, Asia, Central and South America and Africa.
Swisscanto Holding AG	Swisscanto PF Fd Balanced A Dis	LU0112803316	CHF	31/03/1995	4	Medium	The investments in the Balanced subfund are split fairly evenly between fixed-interest paper and equities. The equity allocation is limited to a maximum of 50% on grounds of risk considerations. Despite its broadly diversified range of investments, the portfolio´s sizeable equity component means that it carries substantially greater risk than the Yield subfund. However, its earnings prospects can also be assumed to be higher. As investors in the Balanced subfund wish to receive a regular flow of income, the subfund holds out the prospect of an appropriate annual distribution of interest income and dividends.
Swisscanto Holding AG	Swisscanto PF Fd Balanced A Dis	LU0112804983	EUR	15/09/1999	5	Medium	Investments in the (Euro) Balanced subfund are split fairly evenly between fixed-interest paper and equities. The equity allocation is limited to a maximum of 50% on grounds of risk considerations. Despite its broadly diversified range of investments, the portfolio´s substantial equity component means that it carries a relatively high risk. However, it also means that its earnings prospects can be rated as fairly high. As investors in the (Euro) Balanced subfund wish to receive a regular flow of income, the subfund holds out the prospect of an appropriate annual distribution of interest income and dividends.
Swisscanto Holding AG	Swisscanto (LU) Ptf Fd Growth B Cap	LU0112806418	CHF	31/03/1995	4	Medium	The Growth subfund invests throughout the world in stocks and fixed-interest securities. Stocks always constitute more than 50% of the fund, and are therefore largely responsible for the characteristics of the portfolio. This means that the risk that the price of an investment will change is relatively large. However, this risk is typically associated with the prospect of higher long-term growth. The risk arising from foreign exchange fluctuations is also reduced in the Growth portfolio. As investors in the Growth subfund are mainly interested in short-term price increases, no income distribution is made; interest income and dividends are reinvested.
Swisscanto Holding AG	Swisscanto (LU) Portfolio Eq B Cap	LU0112806921	CHF	13/02/1995	4	Medium	The Equity subfund invests in a very broadly diversified range of stocks throughout the world. This means that the weighting of individual markets does not reflect their capitalisation and that the Swiss domestic market does not dominate the fund. Only equity investments are permitted; maximum liquidity is 10% of the value of assets. In some cases, foreign currencies are hedged against the Swiss franc. As investors in the Equity subfund are mainly interested in short-term price increases, no income distribution is made; dividends are continually reinvested.
Swisscanto Holding AG	Swisscanto PF Fd Green Invest Dis	LU0136171393	CHF	30/11/2001	3	Medium	Swissca Portfolio Fund Green Invest Balanced is a mixed fund quoted/denominated in CHF, investing 50% of the fund’s assets in equities. The companies considered are characterized by progressive environmental management and a steady reduction in the environmental and social damage caused by their production and products.
Swisscanto Holding AG	Swisscanto Bond Invest A AUD Dis	LU0141247303	AUD	12/04/1994	3	High	The assets of Swissca Bond Invest AUD are predominantly invested in bonds of first-class issuers in line with the principle of risk diversification. The investments are denominated in AUD and must be listed on a stock exchange. Among other instruments, the fund invests in convertible and equity-warrant issues, in fixed and variable-interest securities or zero coupon bonds. Swissca Bond Invest focuses on achieving a high income which is secure in the long term. Investors can also expect to receive an appropriate distribution of interest income once a year.
Swisscanto Holding AG	Swisscanto Bond Invest CAD A Dis	LU0141247725	CAD	12/04/1994	4	High	The assets of Swissca Bond Invest CAD are predominantly invested in bonds of first-class issuers in line with the principle of risk diversification. The investments are denominated in CAD and must be listed on a stock exchange. Among other instruments, the fund invests in convertible and equity-warrant issues, in fixed and variable-interest securities or zero coupon bonds. Swissca Bond Invest focuses on achieving a high income which is secure in the long term. Investors can also expect to receive an appropriate distribution of interest income once a year.
Swisscanto Holding AG	Swisscanto Bond Invest CHF A Dis	LU0141248293	CHF	28/05/1993	2	Medium	The assets of Swissca Bond Invest CHF are predominantly invested in bonds of first-class issuers in line with the principle of risk diversification. The investments are denominated in CHF and must be listed on a stock exchange. Among other instruments, the fund invests in convertible and equity-warrant issues, in fixed and variable-interest securities or zero coupon bonds. Swissca Bond Invest focuses on achieving a high income which is secure in the long term. Investors can also expect to receive an appropriate distribution of interest income once a year.
Swisscanto Holding AG	Swisscanto (LU) Bd Invest FCP A Dis	LU0141248459	EUR	02/03/1992	3	High	The assets of Swissca Bond Invest EUR are predominantly invested in bonds of first-class issuers in line with the principle of risk diversification. The investments are denominated in EUR and must be listed on a stock exchange. Among other instruments, the fund invests in convertible and warrant bonds, in fixed and variable-interest securities or zero coupon bonds. Swissca Bond Invest focus on achieving a high income which is secure in the long term. Investors can also expect to receive an appropriate distribution of interest income once a year.
Swisscanto Holding AG	Swisscanto (LU) Bond Invest B Cap	LU0161530109	CAD	18/03/1994	5	High	The assets of Swissca Bond Invest CAD are predominantly invested in bonds of first-class issuers in line with the principle of risk diversification. The investments are denominated in CAD and must be listed on a stock exchange. Among other instruments, the fund invests in convertible and equity-warrant issues, in fixed and variable-interest securities or zero coupon bonds. Swissca Bond Invest focuses on achieving a high income which is secure in the long term. Investors can also expect to receive an appropriate distribution of interest income once a year.
Swisscanto Holding AG	Swisscanto Bond Invest EUR CAP	LU0161530794	EUR	21/02/2003	3	High	The assets of Swissca Bond Invest EUR are predominantly invested in bonds of first-class issuers in line with the principle of risk diversification. The investments are denominated in EUR and must be listed on a stock exchange. Among other instruments, the fund invests in convertible and warrant bonds, in fixed and variable-interest securities or zero coupon bonds. Swissca Bond Invest focus on achieving a high income which is secure in the long term. Investors can also expect to receive an appropriate distribution of interest income once a year.
Swisscanto Holding AG	Swisscanto (LU) Bd Inv USD B Cap	LU0161531685	USD	22/02/2003	3	High	The assets of Swissca Bond Invest USD are predominantly invested in bonds of first-class issuers in line with the principle of risk diversification. The investments are denominated in USD and must be listed on a stock exchange. Among other instruments, the fund invests in convertible and equity-warrant issues, in fixed and variable-interest securities or zero coupon bonds. Swissca Bond Invest focuses on achieving a high income which is secure in the long term. Investors can also expect to receive an appropriate distribution of interest income once a year.
Swisscanto Holding AG	Swisscanto (LU) Port FCP Bal B Cap	LU0161534606	CHF	22/05/2003	3	Medium	The investments in the Balanced subfund are split fairly evenly between fixed-interest paper and equities. The equity allocation is limited to a maximum of 50% on grounds of risk considerations. Despite its broadly diversified range of investments, the portfolio´s sizeable equity component means that it carries substantially greater risk than the Yield subfund. However, its earnings prospects can also be assumed to be higher. As investors in the Balanced subfund wish to receive a regular flow of income, the subfund holds out the prospect of an appropriate annual distribution of interest income and dividends.
Swisscanto Holding AG	Swisscanto (LU) Por Green Bal B Cap	LU0161535165	CHF	30/11/2001	3	Medium	Swissca Portfolio Fund Green Invest Balanced is a mixed fund quoted/denominated in CHF, investing 50% of the fund’s assets in equities. The companies considered are characterized by progressive environmental management and a steady reduction in the environmental and social damage caused by their production and products.
Swisscanto Holding AG	Swisscanto Lu Por Fd Green Inv Eq A	LU0161535835	EUR	23/05/2003	1	High	Swisscanto Portfolio Fund Green Invest Equity is quoted/denominated in EUR and invests 100% of the fund´s assets in equities. The aim of the investment policy is to achieve average capital growth over the long term while taking account of environmental criteria. The fund consists exclusively of shares in companies that rank as environmental and social leaders by industry standards. These companies are characterized by progressive environmental management and a steady reduction in the environmental damage caused by their production and products. Achieving a standard market return is also the primary objective of an environmental fund, along with security.
Swisscanto Holding AG	Swisscanto Green Inv Balanced A Dis	LU0208341965	EUR	07/03/2005	3	Medium	The fund invests worldwide in equities, bonds and money-market instruments. Only undertakings and bond issuers complying with the principles of ecological and social sustainability are taken into account. The equity share lies between 40% and 60%. With the wide spread of equities and bonds, the risk is reduced in comparison with an investment in a single asset.
Swisscanto Holding AG	Swisscanto(LU)Pf Fd Green Inv A Dis	LU0288148280	EUR	17/04/2007	4	Medium	N/A