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Investment Objective To provide exposure to large and mid-capitalisation stocks in Saudi Arabia.

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Investment PolicyThe Fund invests in equities of companies of medium and large capitalisation in Saudi Arabia that are included in the benchmark. The Index is a broad free float market-capitalisation weighted index which captures large and mid-sized companies incorporated and/or listed in Saudi Arabia. The Index is derived from the FTSE Global Equity Index Series, an index which covers 98% of the world’s investable market capitalisation. The Fund may use sampling techniques where investing directly in the benchmark components proves inefficient or impossible. Derivatives and techniques The Fund may use derivatives for hedging and efficient portfolio management. Strategy The investment manager seeks to minimise the difference between the Fund’s performance and that of the benchmark (tracking error), regardless of whether the benchmark level rises or falls. SFDR category Article 6 (does not promote environmental and/or social characteristics or have a sustainable investment objective under EU regulations). Base currency US dollar (USD). Benchmark(s) FTSE Saudi Arabia 30/18 Capped Index - NR. Used for index tracking only. The Fund is passively managed and seeks to replicate the benchmark by holding all of the Index securities in a similar proportion to their weighting in the benchmark. Its portfolio, and thus its performance, closely resemble that of the benchmark. Share Class Policy Key Information Document Page 1 of 3 For accumulation shares, income from investments is reinvested in the Fund and reflected in the price of shares. Buying and selling shares You may buy or sell shares daily through a broker on the stock exchange where the shares are traded. Authorised participants, such as selected financial institutions, may buy or sell shares directly with the fund, on any day markets are open for business in the United Kingdom (provided that on such day the markets on which substantially all of the Fund’s investments are traded are open). Intended retail Investor Investors who understand the risks of the Fund and plan to invest for at least 3 to 5 years. The Fund may appeal to investors who: • are looking for long-term investment growth • are interested in exposure to large and mid-capitalisation equities in Saudi Arabia as part of a diversified portfolio • have a high risk profile and can tolerate significant short-term changes in the share price Product availability The Fund is available to all investors with at least basic investment knowledge, through all distribution channels, with or without the need for advice. Terms to understand derivatives: Financial instruments whose value is linked to one or more rates, indexes, share prices or other values. equities: Securities that represent partial ownership of a company. efficient portfolio management: A strategy aimed at reducing risk, lowering costs or generating additional capital or income for the Fund through the use of derivatives. These strategies must align with the Funds risk profile. Depositary The Bank Of New York Mellon SA/NV Further Information Please refer to the 'Other relevant information' section below.

Countries

• Directazero within the savings plan (buys)
• Directazero on single buys from 1,000 €, agreement until 30 June 2027