As indicated earlier, there is a cap on the amount of the Fund that could be used for stabilization. There are some other significant provisions in the law or in the principles underlying the Fund. Thus, for example: •  HSF deposits are to be invested in foreign assets with a medium to long term focus.
•  The Fund cannot be used to directly finance capital expenditure or as collateral for government borrowing. •  In principle, the Fund should be invested in assets not directly related to oil and gas (so as to avoid contagion). •  The Act comes up for review every five years.