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Baillie Gifford Japanese Class B - Accumulation (GBP)

Sell:1,944.00p Buy:1,944.00p Change: 36.00p (1.89%)
Prices as at 18 March 2024
Sell:1,944.00p
Buy:1,944.00p
Change: 36.00p (1.89%)
You can buy or sell holdings in this fund through a Stocks and Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, SIPP or Fund and Share Account
Prices as at 18 March 2024
Sell:1,944.00p
Buy:1,944.00p
Change: 36.00p (1.89%)
Prices as at 18 March 2024
You can buy or sell holdings in this fund through a Stocks and Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, SIPP or Fund and Share Account
The selling price currently displayed is higher than the buying price. This can occur temporarily for a variety of reasons; shortly before the market opens, after the market closes or because of extraordinary price volatility during the trading day.
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Charges and Savings

Initial charges
Initial charge: 0.00%
Initial saving from HL: 0.00%
HL dealing charge: Free
Net initial charge: 0.00%
Annual charges
Performance fee: No  
Ongoing charge (OCF/TER): 0.63%
Ongoing saving from HL: 0.00%
Net ongoing charge: 0.63%
There are other unit types of this fund available:
Class B - Income (GBP) (Net ongoing charge 0.63%)

In some cases the ongoing savings are provided by our loyalty bonus. Loyalty bonuses are tax-free in an ISA or SIPP. However, they may be subject to tax in a Fund & Share Account which would, in effect, reduce their value and increase the net ongoing charge.


Other Information

Unit type: Unbundled
Manager:
Matthew Brett
Fund launch date: 8 October 1984
Sector: Japan
Fund size: £325,696 million
Number of holdings: 61
Fund type: OEIC
Accumulation/income: Accumulation
Dealing frequency: Daily
Valuation point: 10:00
Trustee: NatWest Trustee and Depositary Services Limited
Minimum investment: £100.00
Charges deducted from: n/a
Available in a regular savings plan: Yes
Minimum regular savings value: £25.00

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Performance

18/03/19 to 18/03/20 18/03/20 to 18/03/21 18/03/21 to 18/03/22 18/03/22 to 18/03/23 18/03/23 to 18/03/24
Annual return -12.92% 59.10% -14.17% -2.25% 7.07%

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.

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Our view on this fund

The Wealth Shortlist features funds our analysts believe have the potential to outperform their peers over the long term. If a fund is not on the Shortlist, this is not a recommendation to sell; however, if you are thinking of adding to your investments, we believe the Wealth Shortlist is a good place to start. View funds on the Wealth Shortlist »

Fund Objective

Investment Objective The Sub-fund aims to outperform (after deduction of costs) the TOPIX, as stated in Sterling, by at least 1.5% per annum over rolling five-year periods. Investment Policy The Sub-fund will invest at least 90% in shares of Japanese companies being those which are listed, incorporated, domiciled or conduct a significant portion of their business in Japan. The Sub-fund will be actively managed and will invest in companies of any size and sector. To the extent that the Sub-fund is not fully invested in shares of Japanese companies, the Sub-fund may also invest in other transferable securities of Japanese companies, money market instruments and deposits. The Sub-fund may not invest in or otherwise use derivatives.

Income Details

Historic yield : 1.39%
Income paid: Annually
Type of payment: Dividend
Ex-dividend date: 30 April 2024
Payment date: 30 June 20244

This data is provided by Broadridge. HL accepts no responsibility for its accuracy and you should independently check data before making any investment decision. All yields are variable and not guaranteed. Information correct as at 31 January 2024.

Security Weight
SOFTBANK GROUP CORP. 7.40%
RAKUTEN GROUP 4.93%
SUMITOMO MITSUI TRUST HOLDINGS 4.56%
SBI HOLDINGS 4.45%
MS&AD INSURANCE GROUP HLDGS INC 3.92%
NINTENDO CO. 3.67%
GMO INTERNET 3.45%
CYBERAGENT 3.00%
BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION 2.99%
SONY CORP 2.91%
Sector Weight
Software & Computer Services 15.84%
Industrial Engineering 11.00%
Leisure Goods 8.63%
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services 7.97%
Telecommunications Service Providers 7.40%
Technology Hardware & Equipment 5.67%
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores 5.26%
Banks 5.12%
Automobiles & Parts 4.71%
Electronic & Electrical Equipment 4.23%
Country Weight
Japan 100.25%
Cash and Equiv. -0.25%

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. Prices provided by Morningstar, correct as at 18 March 2024. Data provided by Broadridge, correct as at 29 February 2024.

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You can buy or sell holdings in this fund through a Stocks and Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, SIPP or Fund and Share Account

4 If you elect to receive the income from a Vantage ISA or Vantage Fund & Share Account, we will collect any dividends for you and then pay them directly into your bank account within the first 10 working days of the following month.