HSBC The world's local bank

• Create your own portfolio - from a variety of funds such as bonds, equities and specialist investments
• Get expert advice on investing - each fund is managed by HSBC Investments
• Diversify and grow your existing investments with funds from markets you may not have previously considered
• Move your money between funds and switch your investments for free, as conditions change - up to 6 times a year
• Choose from over 45 individual funds and a range of regions
• Get a greater choice and access a larger selection of mutual funds with HSBC
• Pay a lump sum or invest monthly - start with a lump sum of USD5,000, to add further payments of USD1,000 when you wish. Or pay a monthly minimum investment of USD250^*

Note: * Minimum investment amount for Omani residents should be OMR5,000 (or the $ or €/£ equivalent) or OMR400 (or the $ or €/£ equivalent) per month in a regular investment plan due to local regulations.

• Market - choose funds from both developed and emerging markets. Some focus on one country, others are spread throughout the globe. This can affect the level of volatility and potential for return
• Currency - enhance your investment value, by strategically using currency exposure
• Freestyle funds
• Equity funds
• Bond funds
• Reserve funds
• Other funds - apply for a fund with an great amount of investment flexibility, allowing you to select both bonds and equities within the investment

Decide what level of risk you'll feel most comfortable with - see the tables below.

Cautious investment

You are eligible for HSBC Freedoms Fund if:

• You're a Oman resident
• You're an existing HSBC customer