FSSA Japan Focus Class B
Class B - Accumulation (GBP)
3.37p
(1.73%)
3.37p
(1.73%)
You can buy or sell holdings in this fund through a Stocks and Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, SIPP or Fund and Share Account
3.37p
(1.73%)
You can buy or sell holdings in this fund through a Stocks and Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, SIPP or Fund and Share Account
Charges and Savings
| Initial charges | |
|---|---|
| Initial charge: | 4.00% |
| Initial saving from HL: | 4.00% |
| HL dealing charge: | Free |
| Net initial charge: | 0.00% |
| Annual charges | |
|---|---|
| Performance fee: | No |
| Ongoing charge (OCF/TER): | 0.80% |
| Ongoing saving from HL: | 0.00% |
| Net ongoing charge: | 0.80% |
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
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Performance
| 17/04/19 to 17/04/20 | 17/04/20 to 17/04/21 | 17/04/21 to 17/04/22 | 17/04/22 to 17/04/23 | 17/04/23 to 17/04/24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual return | 19.40% | 31.77% | -18.14% | -2.30% | -13.07% |
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.
View fund chartOur view on this fund
Sophia Li has been the fund's lead manager since launch in 2015. She joined First Sentier in 2009, initially working as a China analyst, but has covered Japan since 2011. She manages this fund alongside another similarly-managed Japan equity fund. However given the high degree of crossover between the two...
Our latest articleIn this update, Investment Analyst Josef Licsauer shares our analysis on the manager, process, culture, ESG integration, cost and performance of the FSSA Japan Focus fund.
Fund Objective
The Fund aims to grow your investment. The Fund predominantly invests in shares of companies based in, operating in, or have their economic activity mainly in Japan. The Fund invests in shares of large and midsized companies in Japan. These companies generally have a total stock market value of at least US$1 billion. At times the Fund's portfolio may be concentrated in a small number of holdings. The Fund may invest up to 10% in other funds. Derivatives may be used for efficient portfolio management.
Income Details
| Security | Weight |
|---|---|
| GMO PAYMENT GATEWAY INC | 5.91% |
| AJINOMOTO CO INC | 5.11% |
| RAKUS CO LTD | 4.11% |
| RECRUIT HOLDINGS CO. | 3.81% |
| BAYCURRENT CONSULTING INC | 3.81% |
| LASERTEC CORP | 3.61% |
| SHOEI CO. | 3.61% |
| SMS CO LTD | 3.61% |
| SONY CORP | 3.51% |
| MONOTARO CO.LTD | 3.21% |
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Industrial Support Services | 21.64% |
| Chemicals | 10.72% |
| Software & Computer Services | 7.62% |
| Leisure Goods | 7.11% |
| Food Producers | 6.21% |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | 5.51% |
| Electronic & Electrical Equipment | 4.61% |
| Industrial Engineering | 4.41% |
| Retailers | 4.41% |
| Technology Hardware & Equipment | 3.61% |
| Country | Weight |
|---|---|
| Japan | 97.90% |
| Cash and Equiv. | 2.10% |
| Non-Classified | 0.00% |
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 17 April 2024. Data provided by Broadridge, correct as at 31 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
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.
