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Jupiter Asian Income Class I - Accumulation (GBP)

Sell:232.97p Buy:232.97p Change: 2.38p (1.03%)
Prices as at 24 April 2024
Sell:232.97p
Buy:232.97p
Change: 2.38p (1.03%)
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Prices as at 24 April 2024
Sell:232.97p
Buy:232.97p
Change: 2.38p (1.03%)
Prices as at 24 April 2024
You can buy or sell holdings in this fund through a Stocks and Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, SIPP or Fund and Share Account
Invest now
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Our view on this Fund

This fund is on the Wealth Shortlist of funds our analysts believe have the potential to outperform their peers over the long term. However, this is not a recommendation to buy.

We think this fund's a great way to access Asia's exciting growth potential, along with a regular income. A focus on dividend-paying companies, mainly based in developed Asian markets like Hong Kong and Singapore, makes it quite different to other Asian funds.

Jason Pidcock, the fund's manager, has invested in Asia for income for a long time. There are few other managers that have done the same. We're encouraged by his long-term experience and track record, and optimistic about the fund's potential for both income and growth.

Our view on the sector

Investors have traditionally focused on companies in the Asia Pacific region for their growth prospects, not the income they pay. But there's an increasing demand for income, and more and more companies are starting to pay out a portion of their profits as dividends. Dividends suggest commitment and discipline on the part of companies. Paying a dividend means they're less likely to waste cash on unprofitable takeovers and expansion plans that could put the business at risk. We think Asian income funds could diversify a portfolio designed to deliver income over the long term. But they're higher-risk so a long-term approach is essential.

Performance Analysis

Jason Pidcock started investing in Asian companies in 2000 and was one of the first UK managers to run an Asian income fund from 2005. Throughout his career he has performed better than the average fund in the IA Asia Pacific ex Japan sector. Our analysis shows he has invested in companies that have usually gone on to perform well, no matter what sector they are in or country they are based. Past performance is not a guide to the future though. His focus on quality companies that tend to generate cash at a steadier pace than others means we expect the fund to hold up relatively well when markets go through a tough patch. It might not perform quite as well when markets rise quickly.

Investment Philosophy

More and more Asian companies are starting to pay dividends, and Jason Pidcock aims to take advantage of this. He thinks dividend-paying companies are stronger investments, because it's a sign these companies care about rewarding their shareholders by sharing profits with them.

Process and Portfolio Construction

Jason Pidcock looks for companies that pay an attractive income now, but also have the potential to grow dividends over the long term. He likes companies run by robust management teams, which generate plenty of cash. Ultimately this is what supports dividends over the long run.

The fund is focused on larger businesses in developed Asian markets, such as Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia. The manager has the flexibility to invest in emerging markets though, and he also invests in a fairly small number of companies, which increases risk.

question mark Manager Track Record Based on HL Quantitative Research

  • BNY Mellon Oriental GBP Inc
  • BNY Mellon Asian Income GBP Inc
  • IA Asia Pacific (Excluding Japan)
  • Jupiter Asian Income I Acc
  • IA Asia Pacific (Excluding Japan)
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Source: Refinitiv Lipper

Fund Track Record

23/04/19 to 23/04/20 23/04/20 to 23/04/21 23/04/21 to 23/04/22 23/04/22 to 23/04/23 23/04/23 to 23/04/24
Annual return -10.60% 35.75% 7.20% 3.38% 10.54%

Please remember past performance is not a guide to future returns. Where no data is shown, figures are not available. This information is provided to help you choose your own investments, remember they can fall as well as rise in value so you may not get back the original amount invested.

Information about the fund

Fund manager biography

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Manager Name: Jason Pidcock
Manager start date: 2 March 2016
Manager located in: TBC

Jason Pidcock joined Jupiter in November 2015 to build an Asian Income Strategy. Jason brings over 20 years' experience investing in the Asia Pacific (ex Japan) region, 12 of which were focused on income generation as part of a total return maximising strategy. Prior to Jupiter, Jason ran the Newton Asian Income Fund from its launch in 2005. Before Newton in 2004, Jason was responsible for stock selection and asset allocation in the Asia ex-Japan region for the BP Pension Fund. Prior to that he worked at Henderson Asset Management for more than two years as an assistant fund manager.

Data policy - All information should be used for indicative purposes only. You should independently check data before making any investment decision. HL cannot guarantee that the data is accurate or complete, and accepts no responsibility for how it may be used. Benchmark data provided subject to this disclaimer.
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