BNP Paribas Aqua turns 8 and wins 5 stars

A high-performing, recognised strategy

• Assets under management of more than EUR 1.4 billion⁽¹⁾ after eight years of existence
• An annualised return of 15.61%⁽²⁾  since inception (December 2008)
• As of 16 December 2016⁽³⁾, the fund is rated five stars by Morningstar

• Certified in 2017 with the Luxflag Environment label

Responsible savings in a promising sector: water

• A forward-looking theme whose heavy investment needs will rise by 7% annually over the next 20 years ⁽⁴⁾
• Strong potential growth for sector companies, driven in particular by infrastructure plans in the US
• An investment that helps meet the global challenges of water

About SRI⁽⁵⁾ at BNP Paribas IP

Since 2002 BNP Paribas has been committed to developing a full and innovative SRI offering. Investing in in BNP Paribas Investment Partners’ SRI funds means helping to implement solutions for better living conditions and accessing funds recognised for their high quality and good performance.

• 1. As of 4 January 2017; Source: BNP Paribas Investment Partners.
• 2. C units (capitalisation), after fees, in EUR as of 31 December 2016. The benchmark index is the MSCI World US NR. Annual returns after fees in EUR of C units: 2016: 11.80%; 2015: 11.57%, 2014: 14.29%; 2013: 21.17%; 2012: 20.62%
• 3. Parvest Aqua in EUR of P Unit Source: © 2016 Morningstar, Inc. www.morningstar.com All rights reserved. Each fund’s overall rating, which is expressed in one or more stars, is based on a weighted average of the number of stars awarded to each fund during rating periods of three, five and 10 years. The information in this document: (1) is the property of Morningstar and/or its content suppliers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not guaranteed to be accurate, exhaustive or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content suppliers may be held liable for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this information. Past performances are not a reliable indicator of future performances.
• 4. International Water Management Institute/IWRA
• 5. Sustainable and Responsible Investment.

The investments in the funds are subject to market fluctuations and the risks inherent in investments in securities. The value of investments and the income they generate may go down as well as up and it is possible that investors will not recover their initial outlay, the fund described being in risk of capital loss.
For a complete description and definition of risks, please consult the last available prospectus and KIID of the funds. Investors considering subscribing to a fund should read carefully its most recent prospectus and KIID that can be downloaded free of charge from our site bnpparibas-ip.com

Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

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