The Allianz Total Return Asian Equity Fund aims to maximise total return through long-term capital growth and income by investing in the equity markets of Asian countries excluding Japan. The ACD will invest at least 70% of the Fund’s assets in equities and securities equivalent to equities (e.g. American Depositary Receipts, Global Depositary Receipts and P-Notes) in, (but not limited to) the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, India, Pakistan and China. This includes companies that derive a predominant amount of their profits within these countries. In addition, index certificates and other certificates on equities, adequately diversified equity baskets and warrants may also be acquired.