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HSBC Asset Management
September 2004
HSBC Asset Management (Hong Kong) LimitedLevel 22, HSBC Main Building, 1 Queen’s Road Central, Hong KongTelephone: +852 2284 1111 Facsimile: +852 2845 0226Web site: www.assetmanagement.hsbc.com.hk
Hong Kong Baptist University1998 Superannuation FundInvestment review
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Agenda
Investment performance
Market outlook and investment strategy
Factors for consideration before switching
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Currencies
Bonds *
Equities **
* Bonds: Citigroup World Government Bond Indices** Equities: USA (S&P 500), UK (FTSE-100), Germany (DAX), Japan (Nikkei 225), Hong Kong (HSI), Australia (All Ordinaries), Malaysia (KLSE Composite), Singapore (STI)Source: Thomson Financial Datastream
Market statistics: July 2004 (YTD, in HKD terms)
-4.1
2.1
-6.6-3.4
JP Yen Euro UK GBP Aus Dollar
%
% Change (against HKD)
2.8 1.9
-1.4
-0.50.9 2.5
-1.2
0.7 1.23.0
-4.3-4.5
US UK Japan Germany Canada Australia
%
Mkt price return % (Local) Mkt price return % (HKD)
-1.4
6.1
-2.7
7.25.07.3
-1.8-0.9
0.6 2.5
-2.7
6.35.5-0.5
-5.8
0.2
US UK Germany Japan Hong Kong Australia Malaysia Singapore
%
% Change (Local) % Change (HKD)
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Currencies
Bonds *
Equities **
* Bonds: Citigroup World Government Bond Indices** Equities: USA (S&P 500), UK (FTSE-100), Germany (DAX), Japan (Nikkei 225), Hong Kong (HSI), Australia (All Ordinaries), Malaysia (KLSE Composite), Singapore (STI)Source: Thomson Financial Datastream
Market statistics: 1 year to July 2004 (in HKD terms)
7.013.1
8.18.2
JP Yen Euro UK GBP Aus Dollar
%
% Change (against HKD)
4.2 5.23.9
15.611.5 11.5
2.1 3.3
-2.3
3.911.7
5.6
US UK Japan Germany Canada Australia
%
Mkt price return % (Local) Mkt price return % (HKD)
6.218.4 20.8 21.415.714.111.711.3 20.1 28.1 20.8 24.015.711.3 19.5 23.3
US UK Germany Japan Hong Kong Australia Malaysia Singapore
%
% Change (Local) % Change (HKD)
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More suitable forrisk tolerant staff
Balanced FundMore suitable forrisk averse staff
High Growth Fund
Growth Fund
Risk (short-term volatility)
Global Money Funds (HKD/USD)
High
Low High
Stable Fund
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Risk profile of various investment options
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-0.9 -1.0-1.7 -1.6
0.10.8
1.20.7
0.1
-0.5
0.0
1.1
-4
-2
0
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High GrowthFund
Growth Fund
BalancedFund
Stable Fund GMF – HKDFund
GMF – USDFund
Return %
HKBU Benchmark
Investment performance: January to July 2004
Source: HSBC Asset ManagementPast performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance
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17.3 15.612.1
9.8
0.3 0.7
21.818.5
15.512.0
0.0 1.10
10
20
30
40
High GrowthFund
Growth Fund
BalancedFund
Stable Fund
GMF – HKDFund
GMF – USDFund
Return %
HKBU Benchmark
Investment performance: 1 year to July 2004
Source: HSBC Asset ManagementPast performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance
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17.615.7
22.3
28.2
18.0
29.1
0
10
20
30
40
High GrowthFund
Growth Fund BalancedFund
Stable Fund GMF – HKDFund
GMF – USDFund
Return %
HKBU(3/99)
Investment performance since inception (March 1998 to July 2004)
Source: HSBC Asset ManagementPast performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance
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4.8
4.0
3.02.7
0.00.5
4.74.2
3.4
2.7
0.1 0.10
2
4
6
High GrowthFund
Growth Fund Balanced Fund Stable Fund GMF - HKDFund
GMF - USDFund
Return %
HKBU Wyatt Median
Source: HSBC Asset Management, Watson Wyatt Managed Fund ReportPast performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance
Investment performance: 1Q 2004Peer group comparison
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-3.5 -3.3 -3.3 -3.1
0.0 0.3
-2.9 -2.8 -2.8 -2.9
0.0 0.0
-5
-2.5
0
2.5
5
High GrowthFund
Growth Fund
BalancedFund
Stable Fund GMF - HKDFund
GMF - USDFund
Return %
HKBU Wyatt Median
Source: HSBC Asset Management, Watson Wyatt Managed Fund ReportPast performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance
Investment performance: 2Q 2004Peer group comparison
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Asset allocation – 31 July 2004
Equities
Hong Kong 30.0 31.3 24.0 24.7 17.0 17.2 10.0 9.9
Japan 12.0 13.9 9.0 10.5 6.5 7.4 4.0 5.2
Other Asia Pac. 12.0 12.1 9.0 8.9 6.5 7.0 4.0 4.2
N. America 18.0 16.6 14.0 12.4 10.0 8.6 6.0 4.7
Europe 18.0 16.7 14.0 12.9 10.0 9.1 6.0 5.3
Total 90.0 90.6 70.0 69.4 50.0 49.3 30.0 29.3
Bonds
US Bonds 1.6 0.8 5.7 3.5 10.3 6.0 13.6 8.7
Non US Bonds 5.4 4.6 19.3 19.5 34.7 34.8 46.4 48.1
Total 7.0 5.4 25.0 23.0 45.0 40.8 60.0 56.8
Cash 3.0 4.0 5.0 7.6 5.0 9.9 10.0 13.9 100.0
Equities
Hong Kong 30.0 31.3 24.0 24.7 17.0 17.2 10.0 9.9
Japan 12.0 13.9 9.0 10.5 6.5 7.4 4.0 5.2
Other Asia Pac. 12.0 12.1 9.0 8.9 6.5 7.0 4.0 4.2
N. America 18.0 16.6 14.0 12.4 10.0 8.6 6.0 4.7
Europe 18.0 16.7 14.0 12.9 10.0 9.1 6.0 5.3
Total 90.0 90.6 70.0 69.4 50.0 49.3 30.0 29.3
Bonds
US Bonds 1.6 0.8 5.7 3.5 10.3 6.0 13.6 8.7
Non US Bonds 5.4 4.6 19.3 19.5 34.7 34.8 46.4 48.1
Total 7.0 5.4 25.0 23.0 45.0 40.8 60.0 56.8
Cash 3.0 4.0 5.0 7.6 5.0 9.9 10.0 13.9 100.0
HKBU HKBU HKBU HKBU HKBU GMFHigh Growth Growth Balanced Stable HKD / USD
Bmk Fund Bmk Fund Bmk Fund Bmk Fund Fund
(%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%)
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US
– Slowdown in second quarter of 2004 GDP growth and worse than expected consumption
– Residential and business investment remained strong
– Falling unemployment, and rising household income
– Budget deficit could be slightly lower than expected due to increased revenues
– But geopolitical issues and strong oil price weigh on markets
– Margins at 40-year highs, earnings may come under pressure
– Valuations are looking more attractive
– Balance sheet repair makes meaningful increases in dividends possible
Outlook– US - Moderate Underweight
– GDP growth forecast for 2004 (+4.3%); 2005 (+3.6%)
Data as at 4 August 2004
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Europe
Euroland– Recovery continues although at a gradual pace– Sluggish domestic demand; but growth driven by exports– Earnings growth revised upwards on higher forecast revenues, not cost cutting– More attractive valuations but oil price concern still lingers
UK– Annualised second quarter of 2004 growth at 3.7%, fastest seen in four years – Impact of higher interest rates on consumption is key– Generally strong earnings report, but profit-taking to continue in the short term– Valuations not stretched
Outlook– Europe - Neutral; UK - Neutral– GDP growth forecast for 2004 and 2005: Europe (+2.0%, +2.4%); UK (+3.5%, +2.4%)
Data as at 4 August 2004
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Japan
– June data pointed to a slowing pace of growth
– Official view still positive; consensus for 2004 GDP growth forecasts increased slightly to 4.2%
– Deflation continues to ease, consensus predicts zero inflation in 2005
– Good quarterly earnings, but cautious company guidance due to higher energy and materials costs
– Market is becoming more sensitive to potential risks
– Valuation is reasonable with markets trading at 18 times of price earning
Outlook– Japan - Neutral
– GDP growth forecast for 2004 (+4.0%) and 2005 (+2.0%)
Data as at 4 August 2004
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Asia (ex-Japan)
– Trade and retail data still indicate that Asia, including China, is heading for a soft landing
– Moderation in growth momentum expected in second half of 2004 following US slowdown
– However, growth still remains strong driven by domestic consumption
– Despite rising oil prices, inflationary pressures still benign
– Recent market weakness was due to sector specific issues
– Investors are concerned about earnings growth next year
– Due to overcapacity, Technology drags the market most
– Asia still seems cheap, in both relative and absolute terms
Outlook– Asia (ex-Japan) – Moderate Overweight
Data as at 4 August 2004
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Asia (ex-Japan)
Hong Kong (moderate overweight)– Falling unemployment rate, easing deflationary and strong retail sales– Upward earnings revisions to resume with positive management guidance– Successful property launches rejuvenate the sagging property sector
– Market consolidation may continue in the coming month – Remain sanguine on the Hong Kong on a 12-month view
Korea (underweight)– Market unlikely to turn around in near future despite historical low market valuations– Suffering from high crude oil prices– Negatives: second half of 2004 export growth might decline, earnings forecast reductions, struggling local
consumption
Taiwan (underweight)– Market still lacks catalysts – Negatives: PC seasonality trend yet to confirm, earnings downgrades, weak investor confidence – Valuation becomes more attractive
Data as at 4 August 2004
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Bond market outlook
US– Economy retains a strong underlying momentum despite soft data– Expect 0.5% of rate hikes in 3 months, and 2% total over 12 months
Euroland– Improving domestic economic activity prompts Central Bank to reduce policy stimulus– Expect the European Central Bank to commence tightening monetary policy in 12 months
Japan– No policy changes within the next 3 or 12 months– Possible measured reduction in quantitative stimulus should current economic recovery
continue
Data as at 4 August 2004
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US, JapanUS, Japan Europe, UK Australia,
GEM, Canada,
Europe, UK Australia,
GEM, Canada,
Asset class rating :
HSBC Asset Management Investment Strategy
Fixed income:
Equity:
Market preference :
UnderweightModerate
Underweight NeutralModerate
Overweight Overweight
Hong Kong,Asia, GEM
Europe, UK,Japan, Canada
US, Australia
Underweight
Bonds
Neutral
Equities
Overweight
Cash
Data as at 4 August 2004
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Principles of retirement investment3 major types of investment instruments
Equities– Ownership of companies
– Returns from dividends & capital appreciation
– High short term volatility
Bonds– Debt instruments issued by governments/corporations
– Returns from interest payments
– Short term volatility lower than equities
Cash– very low short term volatility
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Do not time / chase markets!Do not time / chase markets!
Please remember
Identify personal factors
– Establish risk / return profile
– Understand investment choices
– Make investment decisions using a long-term approach
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Different people have different needs!!Different people have different needs!!
A guide to investing
Factors to consider
– Years to retirement
– Other personal assets
– Planned uses for retirement assets
– Financial and other personal circumstances
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Therefore Therefore
Different people have different needs
Investment choices are provided for different risk profilesInvestment choices are provided for different risk profiles
Range of investment choices
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Explanatory notes and disclaimers
The document is confidential and is supplied to you solely for your information. This document should not be reproduced or further distributed to any person or entities, whether in whole or in part, for any purpose.
Please also note that investment involves risk and past performance is not indicative of future performance.
The opinions expressed herein should not be considered to be a recommendation by HSBC Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited to any reader of this material to buy or sell securities, commodities, currencies or other investments referred to herein. HSBC Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited, its ultimate and intermediate holding companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, clients, directors and/or staff may, at any time, have a position in the markets referred to herein, and may buy or sell securities, currencies, or any other financial instruments in such markets.
HSBC Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited has based this document on information obtained from sources it believes to be reliable but which it has not independently verified. HSBC Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited and the HSBC Group make no guarantees, representations or warranties and accept no responsibility or liability as to its accuracy or completeness. Information in this report is subject to change without notice.