Distribution Czech Republic

The Austrian financial center stands for political stability, social peace and a healthy economy. As the TOP 5 among the Austrian fund providers, KEPLER is big enough to offer the latest standards, but also small and flexible enough to meet individual customer requirements. Thanks to its ownership structure, KEPLER is strongly anchored in the region. Decisions are made unbureaucratically, quickly and independently at the company headquarters in Linz. Flat hierarchies enable customers to optimally reach the decision-makers.

Approved for distribution in the Czech Republic:

Dynamic Invest

Other mutual funds are not approved for distribution in the Czech Republic.

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Information pursuant to Article 3 Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 (Sustainability-Related Disclosures)


Within KEPLER-FONDS Kapitalanlagegesellschaft m.b.H. (KEPLER), the investment decision process with regard to sustainability and related risks (Environmental Social Governance - ESG) is implemented as follows:
 

An ESG committee collates topics relating to sustainability/ESG, prepares a basis for decision-making, undertakes a consultative function for the executive management with regard to KEPLER’s strategic orientation in connection with ESG and coordinates the realisation of KEPLER ESG projects.
 

For all KEPLER mutual funds, it applies that no investments are made in agricultural products via derivatives. In addition, all of the single-title mutual funds managed by KEPLER and the KEPLER high-yield corporate pension funds are subject to sustainability criteria, which are implemented in the form of exclusion criteria. Divestments in the field of fossil fuels are pursued through the successive exclusion of investments in coal producers and companies in the areas of high volume fracking and oil sands (in both cases from a certain sales revenue limit). Furthermore, the controversial weapons exclusion criterion is also considered.
 

In addition, with regard to a group of funds that are explicitly oriented towards sustainability, further sustainability criteria are taken into account and implemented in the course of a best in class approach (positive lists) and an extensive catalogue of exclusion criteria (sector-based screening and controversial business areas, as well as norm-based screening and controversial business practices). In order to facilitate systematic implementation, ISS ESG regularly supplies KEPLER with information from which investable financial instruments can be extrapolated.

Sustainability criteria are subject to constant surveillance and in the case of new knowledge and market developments can be augmented or modified. The data employed may be incomplete, imprecise or temporarily unavailable.

Adherence to the aforementioned sustainability criteria is continually subject to risk management monitoring on the basis of the available cover. As a consequence, a conscious approach to sustainability risks is assured. A divestment is started when risk management requires it for the fulfilment of sustainability criteria.    

 

Moreover, a group of sustainable KEPLER mutual funds possess the following certification:

  • FNG logo
  • The UZ 49 Austrian eco-label

 

KEPLER also participates in selected sustainability initiatives and details are available under:

The KEPLER-FONDS KAG established for investor complaints an effective and transparent procedure:

Procedures for handling invester complaints

Risk information and exclusion of liability

This document is a marketing communication prepared by KEPLER-FONDS Kapitalanlagegesellschaft m.b.H. (KEPLER-FONDS KAG), 4020 Linz, Austria. It has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research, and that it is not subject to any prohibition on dealing ahead of the dissemination of investment research. This marketing communication is neither an investment advisory service nor a recommendation to buy or sell nor an offer or an invitation to submit an offer to buy or sell financial instruments or other investments. The details, analyses and forecasts in the document are based on the state of knowledge and the assessment of the market at the time when the document was prepared – subject to changes and amendments. KEPLER-FONDS KAG neither assumes any liability for the accuracy, currentness and completeness of the data contained nor that forecasts will occur. The contents are without obligation. The same applies to the content of any website to which is referred by hyper link. Since every investment decision requires individual adjustment to the personal situation (e.g. readiness to assume risk) of the investor, this information does not replace personal advice and information about risk within the framework of a personal consultation. We expressly point out that financial instruments and other investments may lead to considerable risks. Information concerning performance relates to the past and therefore does not represent a reliable indicator of future trends. In case of non-euro investments, currency fluctuations may either increase or reduce the performance. Tax obligations may result from the investment depending on the respective, personal circumstances of the investor and may be subject to future changes. Accordingly, this information cannot substitute the individual advice of the investor by a tax consultant. The limited tax liability of non-residents in Austria doesn’t implicate an exemption from taxation in their country of residence. Performance is determined on the basis of published net asset values by using the Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG method. Attention is expressly drawn to the fact that the composition of fund assets can alter in conformity with statutory regulations. Within the scope of the portfolio strategy of investment funds substantial investments may be made in investment funds, bank deposits or derivatives as well as a reproduction of an index might be intended. Funds may show increased fluctuations in value (volatility). In line with the fund provisions, approved by the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA), issuers can be specified, that can be weighted by more than 35% of the funds value. Market-related low or negative returns of money market instruments or bonds may influence the net asset value of investment funds in a negative way or might not be sufficient to cover the ongoing charges.

The comparison of the portfolio with an index (e.g. performance, industry weightings ...) - for those portfolios that are not managed in relation to a benchmark - are only for reporting purposes. In such cases the management is not constrained when making investment decisions (active management).

© 2021 Morningstar. All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. For more detailed information about Morningstar Rating, including its methodology, please go to: https://www.morningstar.com/resources/marketing/shared/research/methodology/771945_Morningstar_Rating_for_Funds_Methodology.pdf

Current Prospectuses (with regard to UCITS) and the Key Information Document (KID)  are available free of charge in German at KEPLER-FONDS KAG, Europaplatz 1a, 4020 Linz, at distributors and at www.kepler.at. Detailed risk notice and exclusion of liability are available at www.kepler.at. Investors or potential investors can find a summary of their investors rights and the instruments for collective law enforcement in German and English at https://www.kepler.at/de/startseite/beschwerden.html.

Please note that KEPLER-Fonds KAG may decide to terminate the distribution of fund units abroad at any time.