First Shares Plus Pen
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First Shares Plus Pen 45553 Strategy
This option is likely to provide a high degree of volatility. There will be fluctuations in returns and it is at the high end of the risk/return range. The increased risk comes from the nature of overseas investments, which are subject to currency fluctuations and international events. It is likely to outperform the other investment options offered over the long term.
The investment objective & strategy is a summary of the investment's principal strategy as written in the prospectus. This information is pulled from the most recent product disclosure document.
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