For example, you could invest a small portion of your money in high risk investments, a larger proportion in funds which are rated as medium risk, complementing money held in a low risk fund or in a fixed deposit account. Once you have built up your exposure in South East Asia, you may also want to consider diversifying your portfolio to include overseas investments. This will increase your investment choice and further reduce the risk element within your portfolio because stockmarkets around the world do not all move together. Consequently, a downturn in one country's economy can often be offset by a rise in another. You will nevertheless have to bear in mind that overseas investments will additionally be affected by foreign exchange as well as usual stockmarket fluctuations.
Investment involves risks.
Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Investors should refer to Fidelity Prospectus for Hong Kong Investors for further details. Investors are also reminded that copies of Application Form, Fidelity Prospectus for Hong Kong Investors and financial reports , can be obtained via post on request.