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Investment academy

Understanding investment concepts to make wiser decisions

Introduction

Investing is a great way of reaching your financial goals. And whatever you’re investing for, one key to success is understanding what you’re investing in.

HSBC Global Asset Management’s Investment Academy website covers key investment, financial and economic concepts, providing you the insights you need to effectively navigate the investment world and make more informed decisions about your mutual fund investments.

Chart of the month

The impact of geopolitics on markets is usually short-lived

As shown by historical market performance, the impact of geopolitics on markets is usually short-lived

Source: Bloomberg, HSBC Global Asset Management, data from 31 December 2014 to 28 February 2020. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Performance can go down as well as up.

This page is prepared for general information purposes only and does not have any regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and the particular needs of any specific person who may receive it. This page does not constitute an offering document and should not be construed as a recommendation, an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to purchase or subscribe to any investment.

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