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Pictet Japanese Equity Opportunities Class I - Accumulation (GBP)

Sell:11,332.00p Buy:11,332.00p Change: 77.00p (0.68%)
Prices as at 4 October 2024
Sell:11,332.00p
Buy:11,332.00p
Change: 77.00p (0.68%)
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 4 October 2024
Sell:11,332.00p
Buy:11,332.00p
Change: 77.00p (0.68%)
Prices as at 4 October 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.

Our view on this Fund

This fund does not feature on the Wealth Shortlist of funds our analysts believe have the potential to outperform their peers over the long term. 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 »

Our view on the sector

Japan is home to some of the best-known businesses on the planet. Toyota, Honda, Panasonic, and Nintendo to name a few. There are also lesser-known businesses with the potential to be the household names of tomorrow. But years of sluggish growth put people off investing in the country. Former Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, introduced policies designed to stimulate the economy and reignite interest in Japan's markets. Investor sentiment began to change but after 8 years at the helm, he announced his retirement and was replaced by Yoshihide Suga in September 2020. Suga's appointment initially offered the promise of fresh and progressive government policies and continued economic support. His tenure was dominated by the pandemic and he faced criticism over how he handled the virus. After one year in office, he stepped down as Prime Minister and has been replaced by fellow Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) member Fumio Kishida.

Performance Analysis

Performance analysis for this fund is not available.

Investment Philosophy

Investment philosophy for this fund is not available.

Process and Portfolio Construction

Process and portfolio construction for this fund are not available.

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Fund Track Record

04/10/19 to 04/10/20 04/10/20 to 04/10/21 04/10/21 to 04/10/22 04/10/22 to 04/10/23 04/10/23 to 04/10/24
Annual return -0.32% 20.10% -10.22% 4.72% 18.73%

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

Manager Name: Go Shiina
Manager start date: 12 May 2011
Manager located in: Tokyo

Go Shiina joined Pictet Asset Management (Japan) Ltd. in 2009, as a Senior Investment Analyst, where he is responsible for research on Japanese equities. Before joining Pictet, he spent ten years at Goldman Sachs Asset Management as a portfolio manager. He began his career in 1997 as an analyst at Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank. Go graduated with a BA in Economics and Finance from the University of Tokyo. He is also a Chartered Member of the Security Analysts Association of Japan.

Manager Name: Takeshi Suzuki
Manager start date: 12 May 2011
Manager located in: Tokyo

Takeshi Suzuki joined Pictet Asset Management (Japan) Ltd. as a Senior Investment Analyst in 2001 and became a Portfolio Manager in 2003. He started taking responsibility as a senior investment analyst in 2009. He covers sectors including Electric Appliances, Chemicals, Banks and other financial sectors. He began his investment career in 1987, joining Okasan Securities as an institutional salesman, later becoming an analyst in the research department. Takeshi graduated from Rikkyo University with a BA in Economics. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and a Chartered Member of the Security Analysts Association of Japan (CMA).

Manager Name: Serena Robinson
Manager start date: 1 July 2000
Manager located in: London

Serena Robinson joined Pictet Asset Management in 2000. She is a Senior Investment Manager specialising in Japanese equities in the Developed Equities team. She began her finance career at INVESCO in 1999. Serena graduated from Trinity College Dublin with a BA in Economics & Business Studies and has a First Class Master's degree in Business Studies from University College Dublin. She is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder.

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Manager Name: Adrian Hickey
Manager start date: 1 April 2009
Manager located in: London

Adrian Hickey joined Pictet Asset Management in 2006 and is Head of the Japanese Equities team. From the start of his investment career in 1991, when he joined Scottish Equitable in Edinburgh, Adrian has concentrated on Japanese equity fund management. He spent four years in Tokyo with Commerz International Capital Management before returning to the UK, where he subsequently worked for Edinburgh Fund Managers and Shell Pensions. Adrian's most recent position before joining Pictet was Director, Japanese Equities, with Foreign & Colonial in London. Adrian graduated with a BA (Hons) in Economics and Economic History from the University of Birmingham. He also holds an Master's in Philosophy from Lancaster University.

Manager Name: Sam Perry
Manager start date: 24 March 2009
Manager located in: London

Sam Perry joined Pictet Asset Management in 1997 and is a Senior Investment Manager in the Japanese Equities team. Sam graduated from the University of Oxford with a first class degree in Philosophy and Psychology. He holds a doctorate in Experimental Cognitive Psychology, also from Oxford University.

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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