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This presentation is for qualified investors and professional clients under MiFID(2004/39/CE) only and must not be relied upon by retail clients. Circulation must be restricted accordingly

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Introduction to the Inflation-Linked bonds market

Outlook for the inflation-linked bonds markets

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Team investment experts located in each major market around

the world, ensuring our clients benefit from local insights

Philosophy focused on income generation and downside mitigation while

aiming at optimising the risk/return profile over the market cycle

Process a global, top-down approach complemented by bottom-up

research specific to the drivers of each sub-asset class

Solutions

proven ability to provide bespoke solutions to meet our clients’

evolving needs

Scale critical size, particularly in corporate credit, affords us excellent

access to the markets

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Greenwich 33 FI investment professionals

Mexico City 2 FI investment professionals

London 19 FI investment professionals

Frankfurt 6 FI investment professionals

Zurich 5 FI investment professionals

Paris 53 FI investment professionals

Tokyo 3 FI investment professionals

Hong Kong 4 FI investment professionals

Robust global framework bringing together local experts

Why AXA IM for Fixed Income?

Source: AXA IM as at 31/08/2017. AUM data as at 30/06/2017 (latest available).

€435 billion in Fixed Income, 130 investment professionals

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Inflation

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The basics (1/2)

Inflation denotes an ongoing fall in the overall purchasing power of the monetary unit due to a rise in the general level of prices

Inflation cannot be observed directly but is estimated using price indices, based on subjective baskets of goods and

services; these baskets evolve over time as products on the market and consumers’ interests change:

CPI (Consumer Price Index)

HICP (Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices)

RPI (Retail Price Index)

Based on the components, there are two categories for inflation:

Headline (overall) which is subject to cyclical fluctuations.

Core (underlying), more representative of the structural evolution of prices (excludes volatile elements such as food and

energy).

Depending on the changes in price levels over time, we also discuss about

Disinflation: Refers to a deceleration in the inflation rate. The inflation rate is declining over time, but it remains positive.

Deflation: is a decrease in general price levels of throughout an economy. The inflation rate is negative.

HOW IS IT MEASURED?

• Measure of the average monthly change in the nominal price of the reference basket.

• They are calculated on a monthly basis and published two to three weeks after the end of the measured month.

Source: AXA IM – For illustrative purposes only

Inflation

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The basics (2/2)

Money supply if the growth of the money stock increases faster than the level of productivity in the economy, price increases are likely as there is more money “chasing” the same amount of goods and services.

Cost-push inflation If there is an increase in the costs of firms (e.g.. raw materials), the firms will pass this on to consumers through the sale prices (with no adjusted margins).

Demand-pull inflation When there is an excess in aggregate demand (which occurs when the economy is growing too fast) prices are pushed higher.

Inflation expectations Inflation tends to be self-serving. “Future inflation will be as important as past inflation”, This is the core message from Central Banks when using inflation targeting policies. Current measures , however, may jeopardize the credibility.

Currency war Currency depreciation makes import prices more expensive, leading to an increase in inflation.

WHAT CAUSES INFLATION?


Inflation

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A word about seasonality

Seasonality is a change in prices or business patterns at given times of the year. This price increase is not uniform and is itself subject to monthly variations.

NATURAL FACTORS CULTURAL BEHAVIOR LEGAL MEASURES

SEASONALITY IS DUE TO:


Inflation

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How consumers spend their money?

Source: ECB, https://www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/prices/hicp/html/hicp_coicop_inw_2016.en.html Bureau of Labor Statistics http://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.t01.html au 31/12/2016

Breakdown by purpose of consumption (expenditure weights)

15%

27%

42%

23%

3%

6%

15% 16%

8%

6%6%

9%7%

4%3%

9%

US Europe

Food & Beverages Shelter Apparel

Transportation Healthcare Recreation

Education and communication Other goods and services

Inflation

How consumers have spent their money?

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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics http://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.t01.html au 29/09/2017

Inflation

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Historical rates

US Headline and Core Inflation (annual rate and cumulative change)

Source: AXA IM, Bloomberg, as at 29/09/2017 – for illustrative purposes only. Developments of the past offer no guarantee and are no indicator for any

future returns or trends.

CPI = Consumer Price Index

Annualized

inflation of 2.5% over 10 years

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performance of an

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Inflation

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Impact on investments

Inflation

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Inflation

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Inflation

5%

Inflation erodes the real value of investments. The need to think in real rather than nominal terms and to hedge against inflation risks arises…

Inflation-Linked Bonds may provide protection


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The carry reflects the gain or loss realized on coupons by an investor over a given period as a result of holding the asset rather than investing the corresponding amount in the money market

Important for linkers as carry varies according to price evolution. Linkers have both “snowball” coupons and principal.

Premium received every year by the buyer of the indexed bond in addition to inflation

If inflation is positive, then the real interest rate is lower than the nominal interest rate.

By this definition, real rates are not directly observable but can be deduced from nominal rates by using inflation, defined as the growth rate of inflation indices

Inflation-linked bonds

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The breakeven is the inflation level for which an investment made in a linker equals an investment made in a nominal bond.

Breakeven reflects the expected rate of inflation until the bond’s maturity, embedded in market prices

However it is also influenced by supply / demand imbalances, the inflation risk premium and relative liquidity.

Performance drivers: putting all together

rates

Breakeven Indexation Real

Inflation


Inflation

The inflation-linked bond market today

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Over $3 trillion market cap

1991

1997

1996

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2002 1966

1967

2002

2002

1998

1981 2006

1994

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2012

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2007

2013

2015

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2011

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1995

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Source: AXA IM / Barclays as at end of June 2017. Years relate to introduction by a country of inflation-linked bonds.

Developed

Countries

30% - 50%

5%-10%

2%-5%

<2%

Emerging

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5%-15%

1%-5%

<1%

MARKET SIZE (IN %)

2017


Sovereign Issuance in both DM and EM markets

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Source: AXA IM / Bloomberg Barclays Indices as at end of June 2017. Excludes bonds sub-1y maturity

US UK France Germany Italy Spain Sweden Denmark Canada Australia New Zealand Japan

Generic name Treasury Inflation

Indexed Securities,

TIIS, TIPS

United Kingdom

Index-Linked

Gilts

OATi, OAT€i,

BTAN€i OBL€I DBR€i BTP€i SPGB€i

Swedish Govt

Index-Linked DGBi

Canadian Real

Return Bonds

Australian

Capital Indexed

Bonds

New Zealand

Inflation indexed

Bonds

JGBi

Local Market Value (bn) 1,226 622 230 66 157 41 237 41 74 45 17 7,080

USD Market Value ($bn) 1,226 805 261 75 178 46 28 6 57 34 13 63

No Bonds outstanding 38 27 16 5 11 5 8 1 8 7 4 6

First issue date 1 997 1 981 1 998 2 006 2 003 2 014 1 994 2 012 1 991 1 985 1 995 2 004

Linking Index CPI All urban

consumers NSA RPI

French CPI ex-

tobacco Euro

HICP ex-tobacco

Euro HICP

ex-tobacco

Euro HICP ex-

tobacco

Euro HICP

extobacco CPI NSA

Denmark

CPI NSA

CPI All Items

NSA All groups CPI All groups CPI

Nationwide

CPI General

ex-Fresh

Food

Brazil Mexico Argentina Chile Colombia Israel South Africa Turkey Poland South Korea Thailand Russia

Generic name NTN-Bs, NTN-Cs Udibonos

Argentinean

Government

Inflation- Linked

BCU TES Galil, ILCPI South Africa

Index-Linked TURKGB POLGB KTBi THAIGB RFLBI

Local Market Value (bn) 903 1,381 143 5,202 3,758 180 484 158 5 11,459 210 183

USD Market Value ($bn) 273 76 8 8 1 51 37 44 1 10 6 3

No Bonds outstanding 14 8 2 9 2 11 10 13 1 5 2 1

First issue date 2 000 1 996 2 003 2 002 2 002 2 006 2 000 2 007 2 003 2 007 2 011 2 015

Linking Index IPCA, IGPM Unidas de

Inversion (UDI)

CER Consumer

Price Index

UF Consumer

Price Index

UVR Consumer

Price Index Israel CPI

South Africa CPI

NSA Turkish CPI Polish CPI Korean CPI Thailand CPI Russia CPI

Over $2.8 tn in Developed Markets

Over $500 Bn in Emerging Markets

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Source: AXA IM. For US TIPS New York Federal Reserve as of 30/06/2017. – For EURO inflation linked bonds (excluding Italy) : Agence France Trésor

– AFT, Deutsche Finanzagentur, and Secretaría General del Tesoro y Política Financiera. As of 31/12/2016 (latest available) for illustrative purpose

only. Developments of the past offer no guarantee and are no indicator for any future returns or trends.

*ECB = European Central Bank

► The liquidity in the US TIPS market keeps improving with an

average daily turnover higher than USD20 billions and beating

all time records

► Around 50% of the volume traded are in bonds with maturities

shorter than 6 years

► Trading volumes are stable in the €-Area over the past 5 years

► We are seeing a greater differentiation in liquidity between the older

bonds becoming relatively less active and than newly issued ones

that would concentrate more turnover

Inflation linked bonds Liquidity have been improving in advanced economies as the asset class has appealed investors’ demand

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AXA World Funds Global Inflation Bonds

AXA World Funds Global Inflation Short Duration Bonds

AXA World Funds Euro Inflation Bonds

AXA World Funds Universal Inflation Bonds

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TRANSITORY FACTORS HAVE WEIGHED ON INFLATION

Inflation Outlook

Inflation normalization with a slight rebound into the year end

INFLATION CONTINUES TO

NORMALIZE

OPPORTUNITIES IN INFLATION-LINKED

BONDS

Source: AXA IM as of September 2017. These views can change over time. Due to the subjective nature of these analysis and opinions, they are not

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Inflation has been curbed by one-off factors and not by

permanent forces.

There is no evidence so far that the digital economy is shaping the current inflation dynamics.

Instead statistical adjustments and politics are to blame and

the recent down move is expected to be reversed.

Inflation has surprised to the upside in the Eurozone and has been running slightly below the market consensus in the US.

We expect US inflation to move back up towards 2.2% to 2.4%

next year.

In the Euro Area Inflation is expected to remain below the 2% target and close to 1.4%.

Inflation breakevens offer value as they tend to be driven by

realized inflation and are currently trading below inflation

forecasts.

There are sweet spots in real yields as Central banks adjust

their monetary policy in reaction to higher inflation.

We find tactical opportunities in inflation breakevens and short duration inflation linked bonds

Early 2017 US Core inflation is the result of transitory political and statistical noise.

We do not see an impact of the « digital economy » in those number.

Wireless telephone services component has pulled down Core CPI 0.25% alone. Prices are unchanged but data included in the plans has increased leading to a “quality adjustment”

Medical care prices were weak during spring just as the Trump administration was trying to push forward a new healthcare bill

While we expect some moderation in rents (new buildings increasing apartment supply) we still expect it to support Core CPI in the USA and Core US inflation to move higher than Core € Area Inflation

Early 2017 negative US inflation surprises are only transitory

Negative surprises were due to methodology and politics not “digital economy disruptions”

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Source: AXA IM Forecasting as of September 2017.

The above represents our current market views only and does not constitute investment advice.

No evidence in the inflation numbers of the digital economy driving down prices so far

Lower goods prices inflation is the result of globalization not “digitalization”. This isn’t new and has been around for decades.

Inflation will continue to normalize as the output gap is closing

The Phillips curve is not dead. Its “slope” has been stable since the late 1990s according to a 1995 study from Blanchard, Cerutti & Summers.

The Phillips Curve isn’t dead

Economic expansion continues to lead to higher prices

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The closing output gap in the US has led to higher inflation

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advice.

Link to Blanchard, Cerutti & Summers 2015 article on the Phillips Curve https://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/wp/2015/wp15230.pdf

https://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/wp/2015/wp15230.pdf

The oil market is balanced

Barring any supply disruption, oil prices should not be a significant inflation driver

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Source: AXA IM as of 29/09/2017, IEA Oil Market report 13/09/2017 https://www.iea.org/oilmarketreport/omrpublic/currentreport/ – for illustrative purpose

only. Developments of the past offer no guarantee and are no indicator for any future returns or trends.

US Energy Information Administration. *For scenario purposes, IEA assumes OPEC/non-OPEC output cuts implemented as announced

OPEC = Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries

OPEC countries are complying with output cuts

OPEC members combined production is close to unchanged from late 2015

The number of US Shale oil rigs has been growing recently

Shale oil remains a mixed picture in the US with only one (the “Permian in West Texas) of the main shale oil drilling basins seeing more rigs

We do not expect oil prices to significantly influence inflation from here

Current Brent price is close above end of 2016 prices

This is expected to be moderately positive into year end.

Oil prices and production

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Realized inflation is the main driver of inflation expectations

Source: AXA IM, Bloomberg as at 29/09/2017 – for illustrative purpose only. Developments of the past offer no guarantee and are no indicator for any future

returns or trends.

We expect inflation breakevens performance to track realized inflation.

Even « normal » inflation is an issue for the bond market

Nominal rates are trading below the current rate of inflation

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US : Nominal Rates vs Core Inflation (%) Europe : Nominal Rates vs Core Inflation (%)

Inflation “unprotected”

Rising inflation has historically been associated with rising interest rates

Inflation “protected”

Source: Bloomberg, 29/09/2017. Developments of the past offer no guarantee and are no indicator for any future returns or trends.

Brexit inflation update

Brexit related imported inflation nears its peak, short term upside from higher oil prices

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The GBP depreciation has been translated into rising imported inflation in the UK

The time for the currency depreciation to feed into higher inflation is generally 12 to 18 months. This suggests that we are near the peak of imported inflation in the UK

In our opinion, it will take 3 to 6 months at least before UK inflation cools down. In the meantime oil prices will drive inflation breakevens

Recent oil price strength may lead to higher inflation breakevens as the UK economy is one of the most sensitive to exogenous shocks among advanced economies

Source: AXA IM Forecasting as of September 2017.

The above represents our current market views only and does not constitute investment advice.

Real yields

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3 regimes of real yields

While reasonable to expect real yields to increase, expectations of higher rates

should be scaled

From an economic perspective real rates are a

proxy for long term potential growth.

In practice, real rates market value is influence not

only by their fair value but also by flows, liquidity

and term premium.

We expect lower real yields than in previous cycles

Due to aging populations, lower potential growth

and higher debt loads and proactive Central Banks

real yields can increase but their long term value

should stabilize at a lower level than in previous

cycles.

We see limited upside to US real yields but are more concerned by UK real yields that have

reached historical lows

Source: Barclays Indices, AXA IM as of 29/09/2017 and Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco: http://www.frbsf.org/economic-

research/publications/economic-letter/2011/october/unconventional-monetary-policy-lessons/ Developments of the past offer no guarantee and are no

indicator for any future returns or trends.

QE = Quantitative easing

Pre-crisis Real Yield

Pre-crisis Regime: Real yields were positive sustained by steady growth and conventional monetary policies

New normal regime: 100bp lower than pre crisis level due to lower growth potential and higher debt levels in

the economy

QE Regime: Real yields have been estimated to fall by 100bp for every 25% of GDP in Central Bank asset

purchases

New normal

QE

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Key Views – September 2017 Forecasting

Source: AXA IM, Fixed Income, September 2017. The overweight/underweight positions are compared to Barclays World Govt Inflation-Linked

index. These strategies can change over time. Due to the subjective nature of these analysis and opinions, they are not necessarily used or

followed by all AXA IM Paris’ management teams who may act based on their own opinions and as independent departments within the Company.

US TIPS is our preferred inflation linked bond market

UK Linkers remain expensive in our view

Selective opportunities in Euro Area inflation linked bonds

We expect € Area inflation normalization to be more gradual than in the USA because of a growing labour force keeping wage pressures contained and as the Euro is stronger than the USD due to the large positive German current account balance. We expect € Area inflation to remain short of the 2% target.

As the ECB is likely to normalize its monetary policy stance, we continue to see opportunities in short term Italian and Spanish inflation linked bonds but remain warry of adding too much duration through longer maturities inflation linked bonds.

UK inflation nears its post-Brexit high as imported inflation generally takes 12 to 18 months to materialize.

Due to massive domestic demand for inflation linked bonds from pension funds UK Linkers are expensive to carry.

The recent oil price increase may attract demand for UK inflation breakevens over the short term while over a longer horizon we find them more expensive than other markets, for instance the US.

US inflation will likely rebound into year end and is expected to reach 2.2% - 2.4% in Q1 2018.

We see value in US TIPS inflation breakevens as inflation normalization should attract demand and because market pricing of future inflation remains depressed.

While our inflation breakeven positioning is tactical by nature, we continue to favour short duration TIPS as a more strategic holding thanks to a better carry and roll down.

Our Credendials

Why AXA IM for Inflation-linked bonds funds?

Scale

Team

Performance

A dedicated, highly experienced team managing UK, Euro and Global inflation-linked funds closely supported by a diverse range of fixed income teams (PEG, Portfolio Managers, analysts, Trading, PSU, etc.)

Over 30 years experience as a firm managing inflation-linked assets. One of the first European asset managers to offer a dedicated inflation-linked bond fund in 1983

A proven track record highlighted by consistent investment performance over various market cycles. Our AXA WF Global Inflation Bonds fund2 has generated a cumulative net return in Euro of 10.92% over the last 5 years.

Our significant size ensures higher status with counterparties and access to policy makers & official market participants: €21.4bn in global inflation-linked assets under management in our AXA IM Fixed

Income platform and close €5.1bn invested in our flagship funds1

Diverse client base across all market segments: managing both LDI and benchmarked solutions

(1) The flagship funds gather AXA World Funds Global Inflation Bonds, AXA World Funds Global Inflation Short Duration Bonds, AXA World Funds

Universal inflation Bonds, AXA World Funds Euro Inflation Bonds funds and AXA Sterling Index Linked Bond Fund as of 29/09/2017 (2) AXA World

Funds Global Inflation Bonds I EUR Share as of 29/09/2017. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. No assurances can be made that

profits will be achieved or that substantial losses will not be incurred. For illustrative purpose only

LDI = Liability Driven Investment PEG = Portfolio Engineering Group, PSU = Product Specialist Unit

Ideas Market leaders in terms of inflation-linked product development, with the creation and launch of the “Redex” shareclass in 2010, which aims at lowering the risk of nominal interest rate changes and creating ad-hoc solution for a diverse client base.

Risk monitoring Continual monitoring of risks embedded in our strategies coming from the breakeven exposure, the

Term structure (Shift, Twist and Butterfly) and interest rate duration across currencies and others.

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Global Risk

Management Team

Over 200 professionals to ensure portfolios are managed within the strategy’s stated objectives and constraints

Global Rates Investment Team

The inflation linked bond portfolio management team is part of AXA IM Fixed Income Global Rates Team

12 investment professionals including 1 UK Inflation expert.

Portfolio Solutions Team

FI Trading Desk

Global team of 8 specialized engineers

embedded within each local Fixed

Income team and working side-by-side

with portfolio managers

25 Fixed Income traders based in every major market, delivering best execution

Core Investment Team

People & Management Structure

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The Key Inflation Investment Professionals

Source: AXA IM as of 29/09/2017 (latest available)Information about the staff team at AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) is only informative. We do not

guarantee the staff remain employed by AXA IM and exercise or continue to exercise in the team of AXA IM

A team bringing together complementary skill sets and deep, relevant experience

Jonathan Baltora Head of Inflation, Senior portfolio manager

10 years of industry experience.

Joined AXA IM in 2010

Lead Manager of open-ended inflation-linked bonds’ funds

Visna Nhim Portfolio Manager, Paris 8 years of industry experience.


Elida Rhenals Portfolio Manager, Paris 6 years of industry experience.


Marion Le Morhedec Head of Business Development for AXA IM Fixed Income, Paris

20 years of industry experience. Joined AXA IM in 2003

Former Deputy Head of Global Rates team in Paris, Marion has been appointed Head of Business Development in November 2016. She will maintain an advisory role in her new functions.

Taking advantage of our Inflation-linked bonds offer

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OECD Countries SINGLE MARKET EXPOSURE

GDP WEIGHTING

AXA World Funds

Global Inflation

Bonds AUM: 3.34 Bn €

Launch

date:13/09/2005

AXA World Funds

Euro

Inflation Bonds AUM: 215 M€

Launch

date:13/09/2005

AXA World Funds Universal

Inflation Bonds AUM: 12.9 M$

Launch date: 17/07/2012

Investors can take advantage of our diversified offering by mixing our available funds & share classes to achieve their desired positioning.

AXA Sterling Index

Linked Bond Fund AUM: 284 M£

Launch

date:24/09/2004

AXA World Funds

Global Inflation

Bonds REDEX

AXA World Funds

Euro Inflation

Bonds REDEX

DESIRED

EXPOSURE

INVESTMENT

STRATEGY

TACTICAL

TOOLS

DURATION MANAGEMENT

SOLUTION

BENCHMARK

Emerging & Developed

Countries

Optimised GDP weighting,.

Designed to perform in a low rates

environment

Potential investment option to diversify the fixed income part of an asset allocation

Hedged FX exposure

EXPOSURE TO REAL YIELDS, BREAKEVEN & REALISED INFLATION

Past performance is not a guide to future performance - The most recent prospectus and Key Investor Information Document of those funds are available

to all investors and must be read prior subscription, and the decision whether to invest or not must be based on the information contained in the

prospectus and Key Investor Information Document . AUM Data are as at 29/09/2017 – source: AXA IM Paris. This slide can not be read separately from

the general presentation with the characteristics of the below funds, including its investment objectives, its fees and risks associated

AXA World Funds

Global Inflation Short

Duration Bonds AUM: 1.36 Bn$

Launch date:16/02/2016

All Maturities Short Duration Focus Europe UK

Investment Philosophy

Our active management style for inflation linked bonds

Investing in Inflation-Linked Bonds is the

core of our strategy

Our quarterly forecasting session is at

the heart of our strategy. We define the

strategy that will be implemented during

the following quarter with the flexibility

to adapt to changing market

conditions.

Medium Term Focus

Invest in inflation linked bonds and the

nominal bonds issued by the same

issuers as part of "Breakeven" Trades.

We avoid investing in other asset

classes such as nominal credit, equities

or commodities (the latter are forbidden).

Inflation linked bonds

During periods of falling inflation we

allocate to nominal bonds in order to

limit the impact of falling coupons.

Fine-tuning indexation

Dedicated and liquid

Adapt to changing market conditions and be able to capture

opportunities and achieve our performance generation

objective: we aim at generating performance on a monthly

basis avoiding "extreme" positioning to ensure consistency

over time.

Flexible use of the risk budget

Source: AXA IM. No assurance can be given that the strategy will be successful or that investors will not lose some or all of their capital

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No active currency trade, limited use of derivatives and a

focus on allocation across inflation linked bond

markets. We privilege the active allocation in the most

liquid bonds or “on the run” securities. This grants a

better liquidity profile than passive approaches that uses

derivatives or older and less liquid securities

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Define macro

environment

Define active

strategies

Portfolio

construction

Risk

monitoring

1 2 3

4 5 Continuous

strategy review

*Alpha Groups: small sub teams of the FI team split by expertise: country allocation/term structure/inflation/investment grade/high yield/emerging markets.

MVST: Macro, Valuation, Sentiment, Technicals

Top-down inputs combine to

form a global macro view, used

as a framework by each Alpha

Group*

Alpha Groups define market

expectations and active

strategies using MVST analysis

Active portfolio management

driven by continuous MVST

analysis and performance review

Alpha Group forecasts /

recommendations feed portfolio

construction, ensuring efficient

use of risk budget

Risk is continuously monitored,

with multiple levels of control

Global investment process Strong top-down focus

Portfolio construction aims at driving performance

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What and When?

Understanding our Global inflation strategies

Global Inflation Bonds REDEX

Global Inflation Short Duration Bonds

Maturity

Performance

Engine

When?

All Maturities

HIGH (~ 12 years)

1. Rates & Duration

2. Inflation indexation (residual)

Real Interest rates ↓ or =

Positive Inflation

All Maturities

REDUCED by selling 10yr interest rate futures (~ 2

years)

Inflation breakeven (expectations)

Interest rates ↑

Rising inflation breakevens

Short Maturities

LOW (~ 3 years)

1. Realized Inflation 2. Duration

Positive realized Inflation

Residual interest rate impact

Duration

Exposure

This document is intended exclusively for professional clients under MiFID. These strategies can change over the time. For illustrative purpose

only. No assurance can be given that the strategy will be successful or that investors will not lose some or all of their capital. Depending on the

investment strategy used the information contained herein may be more detailed than the information disclosed in the prospectus. Any such information

(i) does not constitute a representation or undertaking on the part of the investment manager; (ii) is subjective and (iii) may be modified at any time within

the limits provided in the fund prospectus

Interest rates risk Falling / Low inflation

Interest rates risk Potentially negative carry Falling / Low inflation

Interest rates risk Falling / Low inflation

Specific

Risks

Global Inflation Bonds

All Maturities

HIGH (~ 13 years)

1. Rates & Duration

2. Inflation indexation (residual)

Real Interest rates ↓ or =

Positive Inflation

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AXA World Funds Global Inflation Bonds Portfolio Overview

Highly rated fund and diversified mitigation against inflation

A purist fixed income product which consists to invest mainly in inflation linked bonds

Key performance engines: real yield, breakeven and carry

A top-down judgmental approach and a disciplined investment process

Hedged currencies

Source: AXA IM. * Nominal bonds: Conventional bond as opposed to inflation linked bonds that paid an inflation-adjusted value. **Morningstar Category = Global Inflation-Linked Bond - EUR Hedged. For the I Capitatalisation share class. Morningstar: references to league

tables and awards are not an indicator of future rankings in league tables or awards. Information contained in this document may be updated from time to time and may vary from previous or future published versions of this document. As of January 2016

***Extract from the KIID – I EUR Share class as at 17/02/2017 Please refer to the prospectus for all additional risks.

One of the longest track record in this category**

RedEx share class: tool which objective is to reduce and manage duration representing now nearly 50% of the fund (as at 30/09/2017)

Dynamic exposure mainly to inflation-linked bonds issued by OECD governments and for a maximum 1/3 in nominal bonds*.

Active asset allocation across inflation linked bonds issuers Asset allocation Active

of potential performance Sources

consider investing Reasons to

Risks***

Strengths

The risk category is calculated using historical performance data and may not be a reliable indicator of the Sub-Fund's future risk profile.

The risk category shown is not guaranteed and may shift over time. The lowest category does not mean risk free.

The capital of the Sub-Fund is not guaranteed. The Sub-Fund is

invested in financial markets and uses techniques and instruments which are subject to some levels of variation, which may result in gains or losses.

Potentially lower risk Potentially higher reward

Lower risk Higher risk

Risk and Reward profile

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AXA World Funds Global Inflation Bonds Monthly portfolio overview

Source: AXA IM as at 29/09/2017. Data is unaudited and sourced from our front office portfolio management system Synview. Please note that the yield calculations are based on the portfolio of assets and may NOT be representative of what clients invested in the fund may receive as a distribution yield.

Gross yield figures quoted will vary in the future and are not guaranteed. The fund AXA World Funds Global Inflation Bonds does not have a reference index. The fund’s performance indicator, 100% Barclays Capital World Government Inflation-Linked Bond Hedged EUR index, is given as a basis for comparison only. "Depending on the investment strategy used the information contained herein may be more detailed than the information disclosed in the prospectus.

Any such information (i) does not constitute a representation or undertaking on the part of the investment manager; (ii) is subjective and (iii) may be modified at any time within the limits provided in the fund prospectus *Excludes futures, cash, swaps and FX hedges. Derivatives gross exposure excludes FX

forwards

Breakdown by Country (in active Market weight)

Breakdown by maturity (in market weight) Breakdown by Country (in active duration, years)

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Fund Performance

Indicator

AUM €3 342Mn

Average Years to Maturity 13.49 13.44

Real Yield -0.27% -0.46%

Standard Share Class Duration 12.47 12.56

Redex Share Class Duration 2.05

Average Linear Rating AA AA

Cash & FX Position -0.55%

Number of Positions* 115 136

Derivatives gross exposure -2.95%


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Evolution of the country allocation

Source: AXA IM as at 29/09/2017 Data is unaudited and sourced from our front office portfolio management system, Synview. The fund AXA World Funds Global Inflation Bonds does not have a reference index. The fund’s performance indicator, 100% Barclays Capital World Government Inflation-

Linked Bond Hedged EUR index, is given as a basis for comparison only. For illustrative purpose only. Others include Australia, Canada, Japan, Denmark , New Zealand , Sweden cash and mutual funds

Country Allocation of the Fund (% market weight)

Active Country Allocation vs Performance Indicator

AXA World Funds Global Inflation Bonds I EUR

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Performance

Source: AXA IM/UBS Delta Paris. As at 29/09/2017, Past performance is not a guide to future performance. No assurances can be made that profits will be achieved or that substantial losses will not be incurred, The portfolio first NAV date was on 13/09/2005. **The fund AXA World Funds Global Inflation

Bonds does not have a reference index. The fund’s performance indicator, 100% Barclays Capital World Government Inflation-Linked Bond Hedged EUR index, is given as a basis for comparison only. Performance calculations are gross of fees. Performance calculations are based on the reinvestment of

dividends, The client’s return will be reduced by the management fees and other expenses. The fund was launched on 13/09/2005

Performance analysis is relative estimated performance based on unaudited data sourced from UBS Delta.

Gross Cumulative Performance (index=100, 13 sept 2005) Performance Analysis YTD

Positioning Q3 2017

Inflation linked bond markets were driven by the Central Banks messages as well as the inflation normalization dynamics across all markets

In the US, we added duration in front end TIPS as they offer a good trade off between lower duration and cheaper breakevens. We also entered and reinforced a tactical long breakeven positioning as we see inflation picking up into the year end.

In the Euro Area, we had a short duration positioning, but we remained overweight in the short maturity Italian linkers for carry concerns.

We reduced our short duration stance in the UK, but we remained underweight for valuation concerns. We gave although a tactical long duration breakeven as they have undershot the currency depreciation and the oil rally.

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Portfolio Performance Indicator

Gross Cumulative

PerformanceYTD 1M 3M 1Y 3Y 5Y 2016

Gross Performance -0,43% -1,71% 0,02% -3,08% 10,56% 13,27% 8,98%

Performance indicator* -0,60% -1,75% -0,03% -3,18% 9,31% 11,31% 8,96%

Excess Return 0,17% 0,03% 0,05% 0,11% 1,26% 1,95% 0,02%

Fund’s volatility 4,33% 5,89% 5,06% 4,73% 5,53% 5,37% 6,22%

Tracking error 0,36% 0,58% 0,55% 0,47% 0,42% 0,47% 0,63%

Information Ratio 0,61 0,59 0,35 0,23 0,93 0,76 0,03

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Inflation Spread Carry

Bp

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Q4 2016 Q1 2017 Q2 2017 Q3 2017

Standard and Redex* shareclasses performance

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Source: AXA IM, Barclays as at 29/09/2017. Unaudited data. Past performance is not a guide to future performances, Performance calculations are net of

fees. Performance calculations are based on the reinvestment of dividends. The fund AXA World Funds Global Inflation Bonds does not have a reference

index. The fund’s performance indicator, 100% Barclays Capital World Government Inflation-Linked Bond Hedged EUR index, is given as a basis for

comparison only. These are estimated data for illustrative purpose only.

*Please refer to Slide 70 for further explanations

Alpha: Net excess return of the fund I EUR over the performance indicator


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AUM Evolution by share class since inception of REDEX1 shareclass

The REDEX share class2 has helped our clients to manage their duration within their inflation exposure

Since 2013 we have seen a trend of an increasing number of clients switching from standard to REDEX share classes

The REDEX share classes currently represent 49% of total AUM

Source: AXA IM as at 29/09/2017. 1In order to comply with the recommendation laid out by the regulator and therefore with the transitional provisions

issued by ESMA RedEx shares will not accept any new investment from new investors by 30 July 2017 and will not accept any new investment from

existing investors by 30 July 2018. 2Please refer to Slide 40 for risk disclosure.

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AXA World Funds Global Inflation Bonds I EUR

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General Characteristics



Risk and Reward profile The risk category is calculated using historical

performance data and may not be a reliable indicator of

the Fund’s future risk profile. The risk category shown is

not guaranteed and may shift over time. The lowest

category does not mean risk free. Please refer to the full

prospectus, to sections entitled «General Risk

Considerations» and «Special Risk Considerations» for

detailed statements of risks. The most recent risk

category, which may be different for each share class, is

available in the latest Key Investor Information

Document.

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Main Characteristics

Investment Objective Seek performance through dynamic exposure mainly to inflation-linked bonds issued in the OECD

Investment Horizon 3 years

Investment Zone Global

Investment Universe Inflation-linked bonds and of any other related debt securities issued by OECD governments,

corporations or public institutions worldwide

Inception Date 13 September 2005

Legal Form Sub-fund of AXA World Funds, a Luxembourg-based SICAV

Reference Currency EUR

Type of Share Capitalisation and Distribution

Valuation Daily

Subscription / Redemption Forward price, daily (D) before 3:00 pm (CET)

Settlement D+3 working days

Management Company AXA Funds Management S.A. (Luxembourg)

Investment Manager AXA Investment Managers Paris

Custodian State Street Bank Luxembourg S.A.

Source: AXA IM as of February 2017


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Other Information

For all hedged classes (H): This share is partially protected against exchange rate fluctuations (at least 95% hedged) between the fund’s reference

currency and that of the share class. (1) Maximum Annual Fees linked to reduction of duration exposure of the RedEx share classes. As of July 2016

SHARE CLASS* A A REDEX E E REDEX I I REDEX

Investor Type All investors All investors All investors

More specifically

designed or

Institutional

Investors only

For Institutional

Investors only

For Institutional

Investors only

ISIN Code Capitalisation

EUR LU0266009793 LU0482270153 LU0266010296 LU0482270401 LU0227145629 LU0482270666

CHF (H) LU0397279430 LU0482270237 LU0397279356 LU0482270740

GBP (H) LU0420068156 LU0420068404 LU0482271045

USD (H) LU0266009959 LU0482269908 LU0266010452

ISIN Code Distribution

EUR LU0451400831 LU1360213893 LU0227145975

GBP (H) LU0814370507

USD (H) LU0266010379

Minimum initial Subscription None None None None 100 000 100 000

Minimum Subsequent Investment None None None None 10 000 10 000

Maximum Subscription Fees 3.00% 3.00% None None None None

Maximum Redemption Fees None None None None None None

Maximum Annual Management Fees 0.60% 0.60% + 0.05%1 0.60% 0.60% + 0.05%1 0.30% 0.30% + 0.05%1

Real Annual Management Fees 0.60% 0.60% + 0.05%1 0.60% 0.60% + 0.05%1 0.30% 0.30% + 0.05%1

Maximum Distribution Fees None None 0.65% 0.65% None None

* Not Exhaustive

Special risk consideration

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Source: Prospectus

Derivatives Risk and Leverage: The Sub-Fund may use both listed and OTC derivatives for investment or hedging purposes, but also repurchase or securities lending agreement. These instruments are volatile and may be subject to various types of risks, including but not limited to market risk, liquidity risk, credit risk, counterparty risk, legal risk and operations risks. In addition, the use of derivatives can involve significant economic leverage and may, in some cases, involve significant risks of loss. Furthermore, Investments in OTC derivatives may have limited secondary markets liquidity and it may be difficult to assess the value of such a position and its exposure to risk. For these reasons, there can be no guarantee that strategies using derivatives instruments will meet their expected target.

Redex share class Risk factor relating to interest rate: Interest rate risk involves the risk that, when interest rates increase along the curve, as the market value of fixed-income securities tends to decline, as a result the Net Asset Value of standard shares tends to decrease. Conversely, when interest rates decline along the curve, the market value of fixed-income securities tends to increase, as a result, the Net Asset Value of the standard Shares tend to increase. Long-term fixed-income securities will normally have more price volatility because of this risk than short-term securities. The aim of the listed derivatives overlay strategy implemented at the Redex Share Class level is to reduce the exposure to interest rates parallel shifts along the curves. Therefore, the impact of interest rates parallel shifts on the Redex Share Net Asset Value tends to be reduced compared to the impact of such move on the standard Shares. When interest rates increase, as the market value of fixed-income securities tends to decline, the market value of the overlay strategy tends to increase, as a result the impact of the interest rates increase on the value of the Redex Shares tends to be more limited. Conversely, when interest rates decline, the market value of fixed-income securities tends to increase, and the market value of the overlay strategy tends to decrease as a result the impact of the interest rates decrease on the value of the Redex Shares tends to be more limited.

Risks of Global Investments: Investments in securities issued or listed in different countries may imply the application of different standards and regulations (accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards, clearance and settlement procedures, taxes on dividends…). Investments may be affected by movements of foreign exchange rates, changes in laws or restrictions applicable to such investments, changes in exchange control regulations or price volatility.

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AXA World Funds Global Inflation Short Duration Bonds Portfolio Overview

Low duration ensures a higher correlation of the strategy total return to realized inflation in a low rates environment


Focus on inflation indexation, prior to duration

Flexible allocation to inflation linked to maximize coupons

Source: AXA IM. *Extract from the KIID – I USD Share class as at February 2017 Information contained in this document may be updated from time to time and may vary from previous or future published versions of this document.

Please refer to KIID for all additional risks.

Active, Simple and Transparent with a proven track record: using the same set of management, current management objectives and active lee ways as in our flagship AXA World Funds Global Inflation Bonds… with a shorter duration focus


Dynamic exposure mainly to inflation-linked bonds issued by OECD governments , corporations or public institutions worldwide and invest in nominal bonds in anticipation of periods of lower inflation




Risks

Strengths



The capital of the Sub-Fund is not guaranteed. The Sub-Fund is invested in financial markets and uses techniques and instruments which are subject to some levels of variation, which may result in gains or losses.




1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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Central Banks inflation targeting has pushed interest rates to historically low levels.

In our discretionary approach, we believe that in such a context interest rates will

increase when Central Banks will be able to tighten monetary

policies…

…This should not happen before inflation accelerates

Short duration inflation linked bonds have special properties like posting a low historical correlation with nominal bond price swings.

Meanwhile it appears that short duration inflation linked bonds are more correlated to oil price developments.

Short duration inflation linked bonds

The inflation rate feeding the coupons is the same across all

maturities making short duration inflation linked bonds an

attractive proposition.

Strategy

Short

Indexation

… and

Inflation For a low yield

World

AXA IM has a long expertise in both short duration and in inflation linked bonds

Duration…

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Source: AXA IM

Income generation is quite similar across the curve…

because the inflation rate paid our to investors is the same across all maturities!

…The difference is the result of long-end real yields being higher than short-end ones.

Given current low yields environment the buffer against rising yields provided by long maturities is lower than in the past.

Inflation Linked Bonds

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Whatever the maturity, inflation indexation remains the same…

Source: AXA IM, Barclays as at 31/12/2016 – for illustrative purposes only. Developments of the past offer no guarantee and are no indicator for any future returns or trends.

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3,50

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

%

US TIPS Annual Income

All Mat TIPS Income 1-5Y TIPS Income


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Short-end inflation linked bonds are the most sensitive to oil price developments


Short-end inflation linked bonds are the most sensitive to oil.

Across markets, US TIPS are also the most sensitive to oil prices and by extension inflation.

Ultra-long UK linkers are less correlated to rates than you may think.

Local pension funds are very active in the 30-year and longer maturities.

As you extend the maturity of your inflation linked bond holdings, the risk morphs from being very sensitive to oil and inflation into a more “bond-

like” instrument.

Short Duration Inflation Linked Bonds

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Short duration inflation linked bonds performance is historically close to inflation itself

Performance


Real Yields

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Maturity Focus

Real yields are the premium that investors can lock on top of realized inflation

Real yields are correlated to nominal yields but less so fort short duration inflation linked bonds that are more influenced by oil prices than general duration developments.

Investors should aim at maximizing their real yields under the constraint of duration.

Current market conditions should favor short duration inflation linked bonds

We believe that current 1-5 Yrs real yields are higher due to lower oil prices and that the situation should normalize with inflation rebounding during 2017.


It appears to us that there is a

diversification benefit with a global approach in inflation

linked bonds.

Short duration inflation linked bonds have roughly delivered more than half of all maturities performance for a third of the volatility.


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Risk & Return picture


Short duration inflation linked bonds

Barclays World Government Inflation Bonds 1-5 Year Index

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World Govt Inflation-Linked 1-5Yrs on Bloomberg

BCIW6U Index USD Hedged

BCIW6E Index EUR Hedged

BCIW6H Index CHF Hedged

BCIW6B Index GBP Hedged

BCIW6I Index Income

BCIW6Y Index Annual Yield

BCIW6D Index Average Duration

BCIW6C Index Market Cap


Weight (%) Maturity Band

Country 1-3Yrs 3-5Yrs Grand Total

AU 1,28 0,69 1,97

DE 3,12 3,12

ES 1,64 0,78 2,42

FR 6,67 5,74 12,41

GB 6,19 6,19

IT 5,17 4,55 9,73

SE 0,42 1,53 1,95

US 27,33 33,83 61,16

CA 1,05 1,05

Grand Total 51,84 48,16 100,00

Duration

Contribution Maturity Band

Country 1-3Yrs 3-5Yrs Grand Total

AU 0,03 0,03 0,06

DE 0,08 0,08

ES 0,04 0,03 0,07

FR 0,16 0,25 0,41

GB 0,15 0,15

IT 0,08 0,18 0,26

SE 0,01 0,05 0,06

US 0,57 1,35 1,92

CA 0,04 0,04

Grand Total 1,11 1,93 3,05

AXA World Funds Global Inflation Short Duration Bonds Portfolio overview

Source: AXA IM as at 29/09/2017. Data is unaudited and sourced from our front office portfolio management system. Please note that the yield calculations are based on the portfolio of assets and may NOT be representative of what clients invested in the fund may receive as a distribution yield. Gross yield figures quoted

will vary in the future and are not guaranteed. The fund AXA World Funds Global Inflation Short duration Bonds does not have a reference index. The fund’s performance indicator, Barclays Capital World Government Inflation-Linked 1-5 yr Bond Hedged USD index, is given as a basis for comparison only. Depending on the investment strategy used the information contained herein may be more detailed than the information disclosed in the prospectus. Any such information (i)

does not constitute a representation or undertaking on the part of the investment manager; (ii) is subjective and (iii) may be modified at any time within the limits provided in the fund prospectus *Includes FX Hedges **Excludes futures, cash and FX hedges. Derivatives gross exposure excludes FX forwards

Breakdown by maturity (in market weight)


Breakdown by Country (in active duration)

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Fund Performance

Indicator

AUM $1 363M


Real Yield -0.25% -0.60%

Duration (in years) 2.85 3.05

Average Linear Rating AA AA

Cash Position* 2.59%

Number of Positions** 36 33

Derivatives (gross exposure) -2.81%


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Source: AXA IM as at 29/09/2017 Data is unaudited and sourced from our front office portfolio management system, Synview. The fund AXA World Funds Global Inflation Bonds does not have a reference index. The fund’s performance indicator, 100% Barclays Capital World Government Inflation-Linked Bond 1-5 years Hedged USD index, is given as a basis for comparison only. For illustrative purpose only. Others include Australia, Canada, Japan,

Denmark, Sweden cash and mutual funds



AXA World Funds Global Inflation Short Duration Bonds I USD

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Performance

Source: AXA IM/UBS Delta Paris. As at 29/09/2017, Past performance is not a guide to future performance. No assurances can be made that profits will be achieved or that substantial losses will not be incurred, The portfolio first NAV date was on 16/02/2016. **The fund AXA World Funds Global Inflation Bonds

does not have a reference index. The fund’s performance indicator, 100% Barclays Capital World Government Inflation-Linked Bond 1-5 yr Bond Hedged USD index, is given as a basis for comparison only. Performance calculations are gross of fees. Performance calculations are based on the reinvestment of

dividends, The client’s return will be reduced by the management fees and other expenses. The fund was launched on 16/02/2016.

Performance analysis is relative estimated performance based on unaudited data sourced from UBS Delta.

Gross Cumulative Performance (index=100 Feb 2016)

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103,0

104,0


Gross Cumulative

PerformanceYTD 1M 3M 1Y SL 2016*

Gross Performance 1,12% -0,04% 0,63% 1,48% 4,30% 3,15%

Performance indicator** 1,10% -0,05% 0,68% 1,36% 4,23% 3,10%

Excess Return 0,02% 0,01% -0,05% 0,13% 0,07% 0,05%

Fund’s volatility 1,11% 1,23% 1,13% 1,04% 1,28% 1,42%

Tracking error 0,15% 0,20% 0,31% 0,23% 0,32% 0,42%

Information Ratio 0,21 0,53 - 0,60 0,56 0,13 0,12

AXA World Funds Global Inflation Short Duration Bonds I USD

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Risk and Reward profile The risk category is calculated using historical










Document.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7


Investment Objective seek performance by investing mainly in short duration inflation-linked bonds issued in OECD

countries, over a medium term period.



Investment Universe Inflation-linked bonds and of any other related debt securities issued by OECD governments,

corporations or public institutions worldwide

Inception Date 16 February 2016


Reference Currency USD


Valuation Daily





Custodian State Street Bank Luxembourg S.C.A.

Source: AXA IM. *Extract from the KIID – I USD Share class as at February 2017

Information contained in this document may be updated from time to time and may vary from previous or future published versions of this document.

Please refer to KIID for all additional risks.


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Source: AXA IM - Prospectus, May 2016

Risk linked to investment in inflation-linked bonds: Inflation-linked bonds are special types of indexed bonds that are tied to indices that are calculated based on the rates of inflation for prior periods. The value of inflation-linked bonds generally fluctuates in response to changes in real interest rates. Real interest rates are tied to the relationship between nominal interest rates and the rate of inflation. If nominal interest rates increase at a faster rate than inflation, real interest rates might rise, leading to a decrease in value of inflation-linked bonds. Conversely, if inflation rises at a faster rate than nominal interest rates, real interest rates might decline and result in an increase in value of inflation-linked bonds.

If the Sub-Fund purchases inflation-linked bonds in the secondary market whose principal values have been adjusted upward due to inflation since issuance, the Sub-Fund may experience a loss if there is a subsequent period of deflation. Additionally, if the Sub-Fund purchases inflation-linked bonds in the secondary market whose price has been adjusted upward due to real interest rates increasing, the Sub-Fund may experience a loss if real interest rates subsequently increase. If inflation is lower than expected during the period the Sub-Fund holds an inflation-linked bond, the Sub-Fund may earn less on the security than on a conventional bond. If real interest rates rise (i.e. if interest rates rise for reasons other than inflation), the value of the inflation linked bonds in the Sub-Fund’s portfolio and the Net Asset Value of the Sub-Fund will decline.

Moreover, because the principal amount of inflation-linked bonds would be adjusted downward during a period of deflation, the Sub-Fund will be subject to deflation risk with respect to its investments in these securities and the Net Asset Value of the Sub-Fund may be adversely affected. There can be no assurance that such indices will accurately measure the real rate of inflation. Additionally, the market for inflation-linked bonds may be less developed or liquid, and more volatile, than certain other securities markets. There are a limited number of inflation-linked bonds that are currently available for the Sub-Fund to purchase, thus making the market less liquid and more volatile



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AXA World Funds Euro Inflation Bonds Portfolio Overview

Highly rated and diversified mitigation against inflation




Source: AXA IM. * Nominal bonds: Conventional bond as opposed to inflation linked bonds that paid an inflation-adjusted value. **Please refer to Slide 70 for further explanations

***Extract from the KIID – I EUR Share class as at February 2017 Please refer to the prospectus for all additional risks.

Benefit from the experience and the management of AXA World Funds Global Inflation Bonds

RedEx share class**: tool which objective is to reduce and manage duration

Dynamic exposure mainly to inflation-linked bonds of the Eurozone denominated in euro and for a maximum 1/3 in nominal bonds*.




Risks***

Strengths




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1 2 3 4 5 6 7

AXA World Funds Euro Inflation Bonds Monthly portfolio overview

Source: AXA IM as at 29/09/2017. *Excludes futures, cash and FX hedges. Derivatives gross exposure excludes FX forwards The fund does not have a reference index. The fund’s performance indicator Barclays Euro Govt Inflation-Linked All Mat is given as a basis for comparison

only Depending on the investment strategy used the information contained herein may be more detailed than the information disclosed in the prospectus. Any such information (i) does not constitute a representation or undertaking on the part of the investment manager; (ii) is subjective and (iii) may be

modified at any time within the limits provided in the fund prospectus


Breakdown by Country (in active modified duration) Breakdown by Maturity

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Fund Performance

Indicator

AUM €215 Mn


Real Yield -0.37% -0.57%

Duration (in years) 7.94 7.90

Average Linear Rating A A+

Cash Position 3.31%

Number of Positions* 37 36


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Source: AXA IM as at 29/09/2017. The information contained here in is for informational purposes only. Data is unaudited and sourced from our front office portfolio management system. This graph includes cash. Examples are shown for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect current strategies.



AXA World Funds Euro Inflation Bonds I EUR

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Performance

Source: AXA IM as at 29/09/2017. The figures provided relate to previous months or years and past performance is not a reliable indicator as to future

performance. Performance calculations are gross of management or distribution fees – I eur share class. Performance calculations are based on the

reinvestment of dividends, *The fund does not have a reference index. The fund’s performance indicator Barclays Euro Govt Inflation-Linked All Mat is

given as a basis for comparison only, No assurances can be made that profits will be achieved or that substantial losses will not be incurred. The client’s

return will be reduced by the management fees and other expenses. The Sub-Fund was launched on 25/11/2002

Gross Cumulative Performance (index=100 Dec 2009)

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Gross Cumulative

PerformanceYTD 1M 3M 1Y 3Y 5Y 2016

Gross Performance -0,23% -0,36% 1,19% -1,02% 5,93% 10,94% 4,27%

Performance indicator** -0,38% -0,33% 1,23% -1,31% 3,76% 7,15% 3,78%

Excess Return 0,14% -0,02% -0,04% 0,28% 2,17% 3,79% 0,49%

Fund’s volatility 3,19% 2,43% 3,06% 3,91% 4,67% 4,46% 3,98%

Tracking error 0,29% 0,35% 0,70% 0,45% 0,42% 0,41% 0,58%

Information Ratio 0,66 -0,85 -0,22 0,63 1,66 1,71 0,84

AXA World Funds Euro Inflation Bonds I EUR

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The risk category is calculated using historical performance data and may not be a reliable indicator of the Sub-Fund's future risk profile. The risk category shown is not guaranteed and may shift over time. The lowest category does not mean risk free

Why is this Sub-Fund in this category?

The capital of the Sub-Fund is not guaranteed. The Sub-Fund is invested in financial markets and uses techniques and instruments which are subject to some levels of variation, which may result in gains or losses

SUBSCRIPTION / REDEMPTION

The subscription, conversion or redemption orders must be received by

the Registrar and Transfer Agent on any Valuation Day no later than 3

p.m. CET. Orders will be processed at the Net Asset Value calculated the

next business day. The investor's attention is drawn to the existence of

potential additional processing time due to the possible involvement of

intermediaries such as Financial Advisers or distributors. The Net Asset

Value of this Sub-Fund is calculated on a daily basis.

Minimum initial investment: 100,000 euros or the equivalent in the

relevant currency of the relevant Share class.

Minimum subsequent investment: 10,000 euros or the equivalent in

the relevant currency of the relevant Share class.




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INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The Sub-Fund’s investment objective is to seek performance by investing mainly in inflation-linked bonds in Euros, over a medium term period.

Legal form SICAV

Legal country Luxembourg

Launch date 25/11/2002

Fund Currency EUR

Shareclass currency EUR

Valuation Daily

Share Type Accumulation / Income

ISIN Code C / D LU0227145389 / LU0227145546

Ongoing charges 0.36%

Financial management fee* 0.25%

Maximum Management Fees 0.25%

Minimum initial subscription 100 000 EUR

Minimum subsequent subscription 10 000 EUR

Management company AXA Funds Management SA

(Luxembourg)

(Sub) Financial delegation AXA Investment Managers Paris

Delegation of account administration State Street Bank Luxembourg S.C.A

Custodian State Street Bank Luxembourg S.C.A

*The fund may incur other costs, fees and administrative expenses (see prospectus).

Source: AXA IM as of 16/02/2015


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Source: Prospectus


Redex share class Risk factor relating to interest rate: Interest rate risk involves the risk that, when interest rates increase along the curve, as the market value of fixed-income securities tends to decline, as a result the Net Asset Value of standard shares tends to decrease. Conversely, when interest rates decline along the curve, the market value of fixed-income securities tends to increase, as a result, the Net Asset Value of the standard Shares tend to increase. Long-term fixed-income securities will normally have more price volatility because of this risk than short-term securities. The aim of the listed derivatives overlay strategy implemented at the Redex Share Class level is to reduce the exposure to interest rates parallel shifts along the curves. Therefore, the impact of interest rates parallel shifts on the Redex Share Net Asset Value tends to be reduced compared to the impact of such move on the standard Shares. When interest rates increase, as the market value of fixed-income securities tends to decline, the market value of the overlay strategy tends to increase, as a result the impact of the interest rates increase on the value of the Redex Shares tends to be more limited. Conversely, when interest rates decline, the market value of fixed-income securities tends to increase, and the market value of the overlay strategy tends to decrease as a result the impact of the interest rates decrease on the value of the Redex Shares tends to be more limited.

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Portfolio Overview

Diversified protection against inflation

Capture an attractive real rate of return

Dynamic allocation within the inflation-linked bonds universe



Exposure to the entire inflation linked bond universe through developed and emerging markets’ issuers

Source: AXA IM. *Extract from the KIID – I USD Share class as at February 2017 Please refer to the prospectus for all additional risks.

An objective of limited duration while investing in maturity lower than 10 years

FXO share class : tool launched in October 2014 to provide investors systematical currency hedges

Total return approach to seek to achieve a mix of income and capital growth by investing in inflation-linked bonds over a medium term period. No performance indicator

GDP weighting allocation with extensive focus on solvency, liquidity and value

Currency exposure approach

Unconstrained

of potential performance Active sources


Risks*

Strengths




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1 2 3 4 5 6 7

AXA World Funds Universal Inflation Bonds I USD

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7

The risk category is calculated using historical










Document.


Investment Objective Seek performance through dynamic exposure to mainly inflation-linked bonds issued in the OECD and

emerging markets



Investment Universe Inflation-linked bonds issued by governments, corporations or public institutions worldwide

Inception Date 17 July 2012


Reference Currency USD


Valuation Daily





Custodian State Street Bank Luxembourg S.A.

Source: AXA IM as at February 2017


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Other Information

((H) This share is protected against exchange rate fluctuations (at least 95% hedged) between the fund’s reference currency and that of the share class.

Please refer to the prospectus for details of other available share classes.

1 Foreign Exchange Overlay

2 Minimum initial subscription and minimum holding requirement in each Sub-Fund for E Distribution quarterly EUR hedged (95%) Share Class is USD

1.800,00 or the equivalent in the relevant currency of the relevant Class.

SHARE CLASS A E F I

Investor Type All investors All investors All investors For Institutional

Investors only

ISIN Code Capitalisation

USD LU0800575390 - LU0800575804 LU0800576109

EUR (H) LU0800575473 LU0800575713 LU0800575986 LU0800576281

CHF (H) LU0800575630 - LU0800576018 LU0800576364

GBP (H) - - - LU0800576448

ISIN Code Distribution EUR (H) LU0800575556 - - -

Minimum initial Subscription None None / 1 800* 100 000 5 000 000

Minimum Subsequent Investment None None 5 000 1 000 000

Maximum Subscription Fees 3.00% None 2.00% None

Maximum Redemption Fees None None None None

Maximum Annual Management Fees 0.80% 0.80% 0.60% 0.40%

Real Annual Management Fees 0.80% 0.80% 0.45% 0.40%

Maximum Distribution Fees None 0.65% None None

*Minimum initial subscription and minimum holding requirement in each Sub-Fund for E Distribution quarterly EUR hedged (95%) Share Class is USD 1.800,00 or the equivalent in the

relevant currency of the relevant Class.


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Source: Prospectus



Risk linked to investments in emerging markets: Legal infrastructure, in certain countries in which investments may be made, may not provide with the same degree of investors' protection or information to investors, as would generally apply to major securities markets (governments’ influence, social, political and economic instability, different accounting, auditing and financial report practices). Emerging markets securities may also be less liquid and more volatile than similar securities available in major markets, and there are higher risks associated to transactions settlement, involving timing and pricing issues.

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AXA Sterling Index Linked Bond Fund Z GBP

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7

The risk category is calculated using historical performance data and

may not be a reliable indicator of the Fund’s future risk profile. The risk

category shown is not guaranteed and may shift over time. The lowest

category does not mean risk free. Please refer to the full prospectus, to

sections entitled «General Risk Considerations» and «Special Risk

Considerations» for detailed statements of risks. The most recent risk

category, which may be different for each share class, is available in

the latest Key Investor Information Document.


Investment Objective The aim of the Fund is to provide income and capital growth, with the objective of reducing the negative effect

of inflation over the long term.


Investment Zone United Kigndom

Investment Universe

Sterling denominated index-linked securities. The Fund may also invest at the Investment Manager’s

discretion in transferable securities, derivatives, cash, deposits, units in collective investment schemes and

money market instruments.

Inception Date 24 September 2004

Legal Form UCITS Scheme

Reference Currency GBP

Type of Share Capitalisation

Valuation 12.00pm and also at 4.30pm on the last Dealing Day of each month


Investment Manager AXA Investment Managers UK Limited

Depositary HSBC Bank Plc



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Counterparty Risk: failure by any counterparty to a transaction (e.g. derivatives) with the Fund to meet its obligations may adversely affect the value of the Fund. The Fund may receive assets from the counterparty to protect against any such adverse effect but there is a risk that the value of such assets at the time of the failure would be insufficient to cover the loss to the Fund.

Credit Risk: the risk that an issuer of bonds will default on its obligations to pay income or repay capital, resulting in a decrease in Fund value. The value of a bond (and, subsequently, the Fund) is also affected by changes in market perceptions of the risk of future default. Investment grade issuers are regarded as less likely to default than issuers of high yield bonds.

Derivatives: derivatives can be more volatile than the underlying asset and may result in greater fluctuations to the Fund's value. In the case of derivatives not traded on an exchange they may be subject to additional counterparty and liquidity risk.

Inflation Linked Bond Risk: unlike other bonds, an inflation protected security (such as index linked gilts) reduces the negative effect of inflation on its real value. The market value of such securities will be affected both by the market's perception of future movements in interest rates and the future rate of inflation. Therefore the market value of such securities (and the value of the Fund) may not move in line with inflation rates in the short to medium term.

Interest Rate Risk: fluctuations in interest rates will change the value of bonds, impacting the value of the Fund. Generally, when interest rates rise, the value of the bonds fall and vice versa. The valuation of bonds will also change according to market perceptions of future movements in interest rates.

Further explanation of the risks associated with an investment in this Fund can be found in the prospectus.



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Redex share classes: overview

► AXA World Funds Global Inflation Bonds offers two types of share classes:

► Standard share classes.

► Reduction of duration exposure share classes (the “Redex share classes”) – These share classes benefit

from the implementation of an overlay strategy designed to mitigate investor exposure to shifts in the nominal

interest rate curve (the “nominal interest rate shifts ”) whilst keeping unchanged exposure to inflation

breakevens.

► Redex overlay strategy methodology (the “overlay strategy”): Based on the systematic sales of EUR, GBP

and USD 10-year futures calibrated on the duration of the fund’s performance indicator*.

active investment strategy.

*The Barclays World Government Inflation-Linked Bonds All Maturity Index is a performance indicator given as a basis for comparison only. The fund

does not have a reference index.

Please refer to Slide 61 for risk disclosure on Redex Shareclasses

Systematically managed by a

specialist quantitative team whose

objective is to substantially reduce

the fund’s sensitivity to nominal

interest rate shifts

Long

inflation-linked bonds

Sales of 10-year bond

futures (US, EUR,

GBP)

Inflation breakeven variations

Nominal interest rate variations

Redex share classes are

mainly sensitive to: Fund’s portfolio

Redex overlay

strategy

= “Remaining duration”

resulting from the

conjunction of the

portfolio manager’s active

investment strategy and

the Redex overlay strategy

Unchanged sensitivity to

inflation breakeven

variations

Actively managed by

the fund’s portfolio

manager

► The Redex share class targets a duration of 2 (i.e. assuming no active investment rate investment

strategy and an average performance indicator* duration of 9)

► Actual Redex share class duration will usually range from 0 to 4 (active duration bets generally range from

+/- 25% of that of the performance indicator*)

Risk on Cross Class

Liabilities for all share

classes (Redex):

Although there is an

accounting attribution of

assets and liabilities to

the relevant class within

the relevant sub-fund,

there is no legal

segregation with

respect to classes of

the same sub-fund.

Therefore, if the

liabilities of a class

exceed its assets,

creditors of said class

of the sub-fund may

seek to have recourse

to the assets

attributable to the other

classes of the same

sub-fund. As there is an

accounting attribution of

assets and liabilities

without any legal

segregation amongst

classes, a transaction

relating to a class could

affect the other classes

of the same sub-fund.”

Disclaimer

The funds are registered for public distribution in Luxembourg. Please check the countries of registration with the asset manager, or on the web site www.axa-

im-international.com where a fund registration map is available. The most recent prospectus is available to all investors and must be read prior subscription,

and the decision whether to invest or not must be based on the information contained in the prospectus.

The tax treatment relating to the holding, acquisition or disposal of shares or units in the fund depends on each investor’s tax status or treatment and may be

subject to change. Any potential investor is strongly encouraged to seek advice from its own tax advisors.

AXA WORLD FUNDS ‘s registered office is 49, avenue J.F Kennedy L-1885 Luxembourg. The Company is registered under the number B. 63.116 at the

“Registre de Commerce et des Sociétés” The Company is a Luxembourg SICAV UCITS IV approved by the CSSF.

AXA Sterling Index Linked Bond Fund is a sub-fund of the AXA Fixed Interest Investment Company ICVC which is an open ended investment company

(OEIC) authorised by the FCA, and has a UCITS certificate. The Company is managed in accordance with the FCA Collective Investment Schemes

Sourcebook (COLL). AXA Sterling Index Linked Bond Fund is authorised in the United Kingdom and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

AXA Investment Managers UK Limited is authorised in the United Kingdom and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This key investor

information is accurate as at 18/02/2016.ssued by AXA Investment Managers UK Limited (AXA IM UK). AXA IM UK is the Authorised Corporate Director,

Authorised Fund Manager and Investment Manager for a range of Open Ended Investment Companies (OEICs) and Authorised Unit Trusts. AXA IM UK is

registered in England and Wales No. 01431068. Registered office: 7 Newgate Street, London, EC1A 7NX. AXA IM UK is authorised and regulated by the

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AXA World Funds Global Inflation Bonds, AXA World Funds Euro Inflation Bonds and AXA World Funds Universal Inflation Bonds are sub-funds of AXA

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The graphs are given for illustrative purposes.

In the case where the currency of investment is different from the Fund’s reference currency the gains are capable of varying considerably due to the

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within the limits provided in the fund prospectus.

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