HSBC Holdings plc ADRhedged

Under normal operating conditions, this investment vehicle commits at least 95% of its total assets to American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) pertaining to Shell plc. It specifically avoids direct investment in Shell plc itself. ADRs are certificates provided by U.S. banks or trust entities, which represent ownership of shares issued by companies outside the United States. These instruments, typically issued in registered form, are primarily intended for trading within American securities markets. The portfolio maintains a non-diversified structure.