HSBC ETFs PLC HSBC FTSE 250 UCITS ETF (the “fund”) aims to track as closely as possible the returns of the FTSE 250 Gross (the “Index”). After the 100 largest stock market listed companies, the Index is made up of the next 250 largest companies in the United Kingdom, as defined by the Index Provider. The fund will hold shares in the companies in generally the same proportions in which they are included in the Index. The fund may use derivatives to meet its objectives and reduce costs. Derivatives will be used to reduce the risk of not tracking the Index as closely as possible.The fund will only use derivatives within the limits set by the Central Bank of Ireland. Authorised Participants only may deal in the fund’s shares directly with the UCITS. The fund’s shares are listed on one or more stock exchange(s). You may sell your investment daily during business hours, through your financial adviser, stockbroker, share dealing service or third party administrator, on such stock exchange(s). The difference between the net return of the fund, with income reinvested in the fund, and the return of the Index over the last financial period was0.39% (tracking difference). Income is distributed. Recommendation: this fund may not be appropriate for investors who plan to withdraw their money within 3 years.