Stewart Investors Asia Pacific and Japan Sustainability Class B Inc

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Portfolio data accurate as at:

Performance

Discrete performance - to last month end

30/04/19
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30/04/20
30/04/20
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30/04/21
30/04/21
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30/04/22
30/04/22
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30/04/23
30/04/23
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30/04/24
Fund -12.7% 34.1% 0.3% 3.6% 2.8%
Sector -0.3% 36.9% -9.9% -2.7% 5.0%
Rank 9/11 6/11 2/11 1/12 7/13
Quartile 4 2 1 1 2

Annualised performance

Annualised
3 Years to
30/04/24
5 Years to
30/04/24
10 Years to
30/04/24
Fund 2.2% 4.6% 7.9%
Sector -2.7% 4.7% 8.4%
Rank 3/11 2/11 3/9
Quartile 1 1 1

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD 5.39
TUBE INVESTMENTS OF INDIA 5.09
ELGI EQUIPMENT 4.20
JAPAN ELEVATOR SERVICE HLDGS CO LTD 3.60
MONOTARO CO.LTD 3.50
MAINFREIGHT LIMITED 3.10
HOYA CORP 3.00
HDFC BANK LIMITED 3.00
INDIAMART INTERMESH LTD 3.00
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED 2.80
Total 36.66

Fund Aims

This fund aims to achieve long term capital growth through investing in equities in the Asia Pacific region (excluding Japan, including Australasia).

Fund Manager

David Gait manager for 4 years and 7 months

Photo of David Gait David is a Managing Partner of Stewart Investors and sits on the Stewart Investors Board. He is Head of the Sustainable Funds Group and a Portfolio Manager. David joined the team as a graduate in 1997. He is lead manager of Asia Pacific Sustainability strategies, as well as Pacific Assets Investment Trust. David holds an MA with honours in Economics from Cambridge University, and holds a Master of Science in Investment Analysis from Stirling University.

Fund Overview

Mid (08/05/2024) 297.90p
Historic yield 0.44%
Fund size (31/03/2024) £428.13m
Number of holdings 60
Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.95%
Launch date 11/12/2009

Asset Allocation

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  International Equities 97.00%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.50%
  Other Assets 2.50%
Portfolio data accurate as at: 31/03/24

Important Information

Source of portfolio data: Broadridge. Source of performance data: FE fundinfo. We can’t predict the future. Past performance isn’t a guide to future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund, after allowing for the impact of ongoing charges, but take no account of product charges. Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now. Fund performance is based upon the movement of the daily price and is shown as total return in GBP with income reinvested. The value of your client’s investment can go down as well as up and the amount your client gets back may be less than they put in.

This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

Portfolio data accurate as at:

Asset Allocation

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  International Equities 97.00%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.50%
  Other Assets 2.50%

Equity Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
Industrials 22.18% - - -
 
Industrial Goods & Services - 21.58% - -
 
Industrial Engineering - - 9.69% -
 
Machinery: Industrial - - - 4.50%
 
Machinery: Specialty - - - 4.20%
 
Machinery: Tools - - - 1.00%
 
Industrial Support Services - - 4.60% -
 
Industrial Suppliers - - - 3.60%
 
Professional Business Support Services - - - 1.00%
 
Electronic & Electrical Equipment - - 4.20% -
 
Electrical Components - - - 4.20%
 
Industrial Transportation - - 3.10% -
 
Transportation Services - - - 3.10%
 
Construction & Materials - 0.60% - -
 
Construction & Materials - - 0.60% -
 
Construction - - - 0.60%
 
Technology 19.98% - - -
 
Technology - 19.98% - -
 
Software & Computer Services - - 10.89% -
 
Computer Services - - - 6.39%
 
Consumer Digital Services - - - 3.00%
 
Software - - - 1.50%
 
Technology Hardware & Equipment - - 9.09% -
 
Semiconductors - - - 4.60%
 
Electronic Components - - - 2.40%
 
Production Technology Equipment - - - 1.10%
 
Computer Hardware - - - 1.00%
 
Health Care 17.98% - - -
 
Health Care - 17.98% - -
 
Medical Equipment & Services - - 13.29% -
 
Medical Supplies - - - 5.39%
 
Medical Equipment - - - 5.19%
 
Medical Services - - - 2.70%
 
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology - - 4.70% -
 
Biotechnology - - - 2.50%
 
Pharmaceuticals - - - 2.20%
 
Consumer Discretionary 11.99% - - -
 
Automobiles & Parts - 5.39% - -
 
Automobiles & Parts - - 5.39% -
 
Automobiles - - - 5.39%
 
Retail - 3.50% - -
 
Retailers - - 3.50% -
 
Diversified Retailers - - - 3.50%
 
Consumer Products & Services - 3.10% - -
 
Household Goods & Home Construction - - 3.10% -
 
Household Appliance - - - 3.10%
 
Financials 9.99% - - -
 
Banks - 5.89% - -
 
Banks - - 5.89% -
 
Banks - - - 5.89%
 
Financial Services - 4.10% - -
 
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services - - 2.20% -
 
Investment Services - - - 2.20%
 
Finance & Credit Services - - 1.90% -
 
Mortgage Finance - - - 1.90%
 
Consumer Staples 9.79% - - -
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - 8.19% - -
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - - 8.19% -
 
Personal Products - - - 5.39%
 
Drug Retailers - - - 1.40%
 
Food Retailers & Wholesalers - - - 1.40%
 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 1.60% - -
 
Beverages - - 1.60% -
 
Soft Drinks - - - 1.60%
 
Basic Materials 5.09% - - -
 
Basic Resources - 5.09% - -
 
Industrial Metals & Mining - - 5.09% -
 
Metal Fabricating - - - 5.09%
 
Non-Classified 2.50% - - -
 
Cash and Equivalents 0.50% - - -

Regional Allocation

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  Emerging Asia 63.44%
  Japan 23.08%
  Australia & New Zealand 7.79%
  Developed Asia 2.70%
  Non-Classified 2.50%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.50%

Fixed Interest Currencies

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  Non-Fixed Interest Assets 96.75%
  Cash 2.14%
  Won 1.10%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
Emerging Asia 63.44% -
 
India - 38.36%
 
Taiwan - 11.09%
 
China - 10.19%
 
South Korea - 1.70%
 
Philippines - 1.40%
 
Indonesia - 0.70%
 
Japan 23.08% -
 
Japan - 23.08%
 
Australia & New Zealand 7.79% -
 
New Zealand - 4.80%
 
Australia - 3.00%
 
Developed Asia 2.70% -
 
Hong Kong - 2.70%
 
Non-Classified 2.50% -
 
Cash and Equivalents 0.50% -

Breakdown By Market Cap (%)

Mega
 
 
14.69%
Large
 
 
33.47%
Medium
 
 
35.66%
Small
 
 
3.40%
Micro
 
 
0.40%
Non-Classified
 
 
11.89%
Cash
 
 
0.50%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD 5.39% Automobiles & Parts India
2 TUBE INVESTMENTS OF INDIA 5.09% Industrial Metals & Mining India
3 ELGI EQUIPMENT 4.20% Industrial Engineering India
4 JAPAN ELEVATOR SERVICE HLDGS CO LTD 3.60% Industrial Support Services Japan
5 MONOTARO CO.LTD 3.50% Retailers Japan
6 MAINFREIGHT LIMITED 3.10% Industrial Transportation New Zealand
7 HOYA CORP 3.00% Medical Equipment & Services Japan
8 HDFC BANK LIMITED 3.00% Banks India
9 INDIAMART INTERMESH LTD 3.00% Software & Computer Services India
10 TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED 2.80% Technology Hardware & Equipment Taiwan

Dual Aspect Equity Analysis

UK Equities Int'l Equities UK Bonds Int'l Bonds UK Gilts Property Other Cash & Equiv Total
Technology - 19.98% - - - - - - 19.98%
Financials - 9.99% - - - - - - 9.99%
Consumer Discretionary - 11.99% - - - - - - 11.99%
Consumer Staples - 9.79% - - - - - - 9.79%
Health Care - 17.98% - - - - - - 17.98%
Industrials - 22.18% - - - - 2.40% - 24.58%
Basic Materials - 5.09% - - - - - - 5.09%
Cash and Equivalents - - - - - - - 0.50% 0.50%
Non-Classified - - - - - - 0.10% - 0.10%

Important Information

The Industry Classification Benchmark is a product of FTSE International Limited and has been licensed for use. This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

Identification Codes

Sedol Code B57XX41
Mex Code CFASPI
Isin Code GB00B57XX416
Citi Code I1J9

Fund Charges

Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.95%

Aims and Benchmark

Aims This fund aims to achieve long term capital growth through investing in equities in the Asia Pacific region (excluding Japan, including Australasia).
Benchmark MSCI AC Asia Pacific Index
Benchmark Category -
IA Sector Asia Pacific Including Japan

Fund Background

Valuation frequency Daily
Valuation point 12:00
Fund type OEIC
Launch price £0.95
Fund currency Pound Sterling
Fund domicile United Kingdom
ISA allowable Yes
SIPP allowable Yes

Distribution Details

Income frequency Biannually
Distribution Type No income
Distribution Payment Basis Net

Distribution Dates

Ex dividend date(s) Income payment date(s)
01 February 31 March
01 August 30 September

Ratings

FE Crown Crown Rating of 5

Effect of Deductions

Assuming a growth rate of 6.00% Assuming a growth rate of 7.00%
- -

Fund Administration

Fund Trustee/Depository The Bank of New York Mellon (International) Limited
Fund Administrator The Bank of New York Mellon (International) Limited
Fund Registrar The Bank of New York Mellon (International) Limited
Fund Custodian The Bank of New York Mellon (International) Limited

Group Details

Group name Stewart Investors (First Sentier Investors) (UK)
Group address Finsbury Circus House 15 Finsbury Circus London EC2M 7EB
Group telephone 020 7332 6500
Dealing telephone -
Email -
Homepage www.firstsentierinvestors.com
Fax number -

Dealing

Minimum Investment £500000
Minimum Top Up £50000
Minimum Regular Saving -
Settlement Period: Buy 4 days
Settlement Period: Sell 4 days
Pricing Basis Forward
Dealing Decimals 3

Important Information

Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now.

This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

Risk Analysis

Ratio Value
Alpha 5.69
Beta 0.86
Sharpe 0.00
Standard Deviation 12.57
Info Ratio 0.80

Risk Factors

Risk Factor Yes / No
Charges to Capital No
Emerging Markets Yes
Concentrated Portfolio No
Smaller Companies Yes
High Yield Bonds No
Sector Specific No
Geared Investments No
Value of Investments Yes
Investments Long Term Yes
Property No
Exchange Rate Yes
Higher Risk Yes
Performance Charges No
Derivative Exposure No
Offshore No
Income Eroding Capital Growth No
Umbrella Liabilities Yes
New Fund No
Solvency of Depository No
Solvency of Bond Issuers No
Ethical Restrictions No
Liquidity Yes
Returns Are Not Guaranteed Yes
Inflation Yes
Taxation and Tax Relief Yes

Fund Specific Risks

Emerging Markets

The fund invests in emerging markets. Generally less well regulated than the UK. There is an increased chance of political and economic instability with less reliable custody, dealing and settlement arrangements. The market(s) can be less liquid. If a fund investing in markets is affected by currency exchange rates, the investment could either increase or decrease. These investments therefore carry more risk.

Smaller Companies

The fund invests in smaller companies. Smaller companies shares can be more volatile and less liquid than larger company shares, so smaller companies funds can carry more risk.

Value of Investments

The value of investments, and any income can fall, as well as rise, so you could get back less than you invested. Neither capital nor income is guaranteed.

Investments Long Term

Investments should be regarded as long term and are not suitable for money which may be needed in the short term, you should always have a sufficient cash reserve.

Exchange Rate

This fund invests in securities outside the UK. The value of investments and any income from them may therefore decrease or increase as a result of changes in exchange rates between currencies.

Higher Risk

This fund is specifically aimed at sophisticated investors and is particularly high risk, because it concentrates on a region that may be exposed to unusual political or economic risks. You should only invest if you are comfortable with the specific risks pertaining to the fund in question. If you are not familiar with these you should ask us for a copy of the provider's key features and brochure.

Umbrella Liabilities

If the liabilities of one fund were to exceed its assets, the other funds within the scheme might have to transfer across money to cover the liabilities.

Liquidity

This fund can suffer from partial or total illiquidity, which may lead to considerable price fluctuations and the inability to redeem your investment.

Returns Are Not Guaranteed

What you receive when you sell your investment is not guaranteed; it depends on how your investments perform.

Inflation

Inflation will reduce the real value of your investments in future.

Taxation and Tax Relief

Levels of taxation and tax relief are subject to change.

Important Information

The risk factor definitions are provided by Broadridge. These definitions may differ from those of Prudential or any underlying fund manager. The data itself is provided by Prudential or the underlying fund manager. This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

Important Information

Source of performance data: FE fundinfo. We can’t predict the future. Past performance isn’t a guide to future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund, after allowing for the impact of ongoing charges, but take no account of product charges. Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now. Fund performance is based upon the movement of the daily price and is shown as total return in GBP with income reinvested. The value of your client’s investment can go down as well as up and the amount your client gets back may be less than they put in. This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage. "Prudential" is a trading name of The Prudential Assurance Company Limited, which is registered in England and Wales. Registered office at 10 Fenchurch Avenue, London EC3M 5AG. Registered number 15454. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.