Aberdeen Standard SICAV III - Global Short Dated Corporate Bond Fund

The objective of the Sub-fund is to generate a return over the long term by investing in bonds. Investment will primarily be in investment grade bonds issued by companies located anywhere in the world with a maturity of up to 5 years. The portfolio duration is expected to be within a range of two years to three and a half years. In addition, the Sub-fund may hold government bonds, sub-investment grade corporate bonds and other bonds (e.g. supranationals, government backed bonds and index-linked bonds) issued anywhere in the world, as well as derivative instruments. The Sub-fund may also invest up to 20% of its net assets in asset backed securities. The Sub-fund may also invest in funds and money-market instruments including cash on an ancillary basis.