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Schroder Asian Alpha Plus Class L - Accumulation (GBP)

Sell:215.20p Buy:215.20p Change: 2.30p (1.08%)
Prices as at 22 September 2026
Sell:215.20p
Buy:215.20p
Change: 2.30p (1.08%)
You can buy or sell holdings in this fund through a Stocks and Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, SIPP or Fund and Share Account
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Prices as at 22 September 2026
Sell:215.20p
Buy:215.20p
Change: 2.30p (1.08%)
Prices as at 22 September 2026
You can buy or sell holdings in this fund through a Stocks and Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, SIPP or Fund and Share Account
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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.

Abbas Barkhordar is the fund’s lead manager. He joined Schroders in 2007, initially as an analyst on the Emerging Markets Equities team. After moving to Schroders’ Asia team in 2020, he was appointed deputy manager of this fund in 2021 and promoted to co-manager in 2023, before becoming lead manager in June 2026.

There are thousands of companies in this part of the market, so Barkhordar has the support of a large team of analysts based across Asia. They help sift through the market and uncover what they believe to be the most promising opportunities.

We think this could be a good option within the Asian portion of a globally diversified investment portfolio. Investments in emerging markets offer long-term growth potential but add risk. The associated volatility should be considered when constructing a long-term portfolio.

Our view on the sector

Asia is home to some of the most dynamic economies in the world and has the potential to grow strongly over the long term. Funds in this sector invest in more mature economies like Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore together with emerging economies such as the Philippines and Indonesia. Some also invest in other developed economies such as Australia. The region is home to some of the biggest economies in the world, like China and India, and a growing middle class means they're less reliant on exporting to the West. Domestic consumption and the growing use of technology could help drive the next phase of their growth. We think Asia is home to plenty of good investment opportunities but it's a higher-risk area to invest so a long-term approach is needed.

Performance Analysis

Over the long-term investors have seen strong returns though investors should be aware that much of this performance is attributable to both Barkhordar and his previous co-manager Richard Sennitt, as well as their predecessor. The fund's investment style means it can be more volatile than the average fund in the IA Asia Pacific ex Japan sector. We think the fund has good long-term prospects, though there are no guarantees how the fund will perform in future. Past performance isn’t a guide to future returns.

Investment Philosophy

Barkhordar believes that Asian markets are a stock pickers paradise. Since they tend to be less researched than developed markets there’s plenty of opportunity to uncover hidden gems. They tend to be volatile though and that’s why the manager believes the best way to navigate these risks is by investing in high-quality businesses but without paying too much for their shares.

Process and Portfolio Construction

Barkhordar works closely with Schroders' Asian equities team to help generate research and ideas for the fund. They look for companies they think can sustain returns over the long run. They should have good cash flows, strong franchises, a quality management team, superior corporate governance standards and a strong business model that's able to defend against competition. Next, they aim to forecast the earnings of each business, which could ultimately influence the direction of the share price.

Importantly, Barkhordar will only invest if a company's shares can be bought at a price that doesn't yet reflect its longer-term earnings potential.

Please note the managers can use derivatives which, if used, can add risk.

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Fund Track Record

22/09/21 to 22/09/22 22/09/22 to 22/09/23 22/09/23 to 22/09/24 22/09/24 to 22/09/25 22/09/25 to 22/09/26
Annual return -7.73% -1.86% 8.71% 20.40% 41.86%

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: Richard Sennitt
Manager start date: 30 November 2007
Manager located in: London

- Joined Schroders in 1993 - Investment career commenced in 1993 - Currently a fund manager for Pacific Equity and Global Small Cap Equity accounts, based in London - In 2007, whilst maintaining specialist Pacific fund management responsibilities, Richard joined the Global Small Cap team. In 1997 he moved onto the Pacific team, where he had a broad exposure to both developed and emerging markets as a regional fund manager. Richard initially joined Schroders in 1993 as an analyst on the Japanese equity team - Associate member of the UK Society of Investment Professionals (UKSIP). Member of the CFA Institute - BA, Oxford University

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