FSSA Asia Focus
Class B - Accumulation (GBP)





Charges and Savings
Initial charges | |
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Initial charge: | 4.00% |
Initial saving from HL: | 4.00% |
HL dealing charge: | Free |
Net initial charge: | 0.00% |
Annual charges | |
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Performance fee: | No |
Ongoing charge (OCF/TER): | 0.90% |
Ongoing saving from HL: | 0.15% i |
Net ongoing charge: | 0.75% |
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.
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Performance
06/12/18 to 06/12/19 | 06/12/19 to 06/12/20 | 06/12/20 to 06/12/21 | 06/12/21 to 06/12/22 | 06/12/22 to 06/12/23 | |
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Annual return | 11.52% | 18.28% | 7.17% | -5.96% | -9.21% |
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.
View fund chartOur view on this fund
First Sentier has a long and successful history investing in the Asia Pacific region. In this fund, Martin Lau and his team invest in some of the most promising businesses based across Asia. They look for companies with strong cash flows, an ability to keep costs under control and high...
Our latest articleIn this fund update, Senior Investment Analyst Joseph Hill shares our analysis on the manager, process, culture, ESG integration, cost and performance of the FSSA Asia Focus fund.
Fund Objective
The Fund aims to grow your investment. The Fund invests at least 80% in shares of companies based in, operating in, or have their economic activity mainly in the Asia Pacific region including Australia and New Zealand (excluding Japan). The Fund may also invest up to 20% in shares of companies around the world. The Fund invests in shares of large and mid-sized companies in the region. These companies generally have a total stock market value of at least US$1 billion.
Income Details
Security | Weight |
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HDFC BANK LIMITED | 8.98% |
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO. | 5.93% |
TENCENT HOLDINGS LIMITED | 4.45% |
MIDEA GROUP CO LTD | 4.23% |
ICICI BANK LIMITED | 3.62% |
CHINA MENGNIU DAIRY COMPANY LIMITED | 3.46% |
OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED | 3.07% |
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. LTD | 3.06% |
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED | 2.93% |
CSL LTD | 2.86% |
Sector | Weight |
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Banks | 22.20% |
Software & Computer Services | 10.67% |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | 8.89% |
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | 5.86% |
General Industrials | 5.72% |
Life Insurance | 5.47% |
Household Goods & Home Construction | 4.48% |
Medical Equipment & Services | 4.35% |
Food Producers | 4.30% |
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | 4.07% |
Country | Weight |
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India | 21.90% |
China | 20.96% |
Hong Kong | 12.16% |
Taiwan | 10.06% |
Singapore | 6.29% |
South Korea | 5.42% |
Indonesia | 5.33% |
Japan | 4.20% |
Australia | 2.86% |
Non-Classified | 2.75% |
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 7 December 2023. Data provided by Broadridge, correct as at 31 October 2023.


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