Stewart Investors Asia Pacific Leaders Class B Inc
Report And Accounts
Simplified Prospectus / KIID
Performance
Discrete performance - to last month end
| 30/09/20 to 30/09/21 |
30/09/21 to 30/09/22 |
30/09/22 to 30/09/23 |
30/09/23 to 30/09/24 |
30/09/24 to 30/09/25 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 24.5% | -4.7% | -4.8% | 12.8% | -1.6% |
Annualised performance
| Annualised | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Years to 30/09/25 |
5 Years to 30/09/25 |
10 Years to 30/09/25 |
||
| Fund | 1.9% | 4.6% | 8.1% | |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight |
|---|---|
| MAHINDRA AND MAHINDRA LIMITED | 6.89 |
| HDFC BANK LIMITED | 6.59 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. LTD | 5.99 |
| OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED | 5.19 |
| ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED | 5.19 |
| SHENZHEN INOVANCE TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD | 4.89 |
| TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED | 3.49 |
| MIDEA GROUP CO | 3.39 |
| TRIP.COM GROUP LIMITED | 3.39 |
| S.F. HOLDING CO. | 2.99 |
| Total | 48.00 |
Fund Aims
This fund aims to achieve long term capital growth. The fund invests in large and mid capitalisation equities in the Asia Pacific region (excluding Japan, including Australasia).
Fund Manager
Joined the team in September 2013.
Previously, Chris worked for a London-based investment bank where he was a research sales specialist in Asian equities. Before that he worked as an analyst at Baillie Gifford and Edinburgh Fund Managers.
Chris has an MSc in Finance and a First Class Honours degree from the University of Edinburgh.
Joined the team in September 2011 as a graduate.
Jack is lead manager of the Global Emerging Markets Leaders strategies.
He holds a MA (Oxon) in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from Queen’s College, Oxford.
Jack sits on the Stewart Investors Board.
Joined the team in October 2013, having been an intern with the company during 2013.
Douglas is lead manager of the Asia Pacific and Japan All Cap strategy, as well as Pacific Assets Trust.
He holds an MA in Business Studies and Accountancy from the University of Edinburgh.
Douglas sits on the Stewart Investors Board.
Fund Overview
| Mid (20/10/2025) | 327.40p |
| Historic yield | 0.90% |
| Fund size (30/09/2025) | £5244.53m |
| Number of holdings | 49 |
| Entry Charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing Charges | 0.85% |
| Launch date | 19/11/2009 |
Asset Allocation
| International Equities | 96.91% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 3.09% |
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.
Asset Allocation
| International Equities | 96.91% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 3.09% |
Equity Sector Breakdown
| Industry | Supersector | Sector | Subsector | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financials | 22.46% | - | - | - | |
| Banks | - | 19.36% | - | - | |
| Banks | - | - | 19.36% | - | |
| Banks | - | - | - | 19.36% | |
| Insurance | - | 3.09% | - | - | |
| Non-life Insurance | - | - | 2.10% | - | |
| Property & Casualty Insurance | - | - | - | 2.10% | |
| Life Insurance | - | - | 1.00% | - | |
| Life Insurance | - | - | - | 1.00% | |
| Consumer Discretionary | 22.26% | - | - | - | |
| Retail | - | 7.29% | - | - | |
| Retailers | - | - | 7.29% | - | |
| Diversified Retailers | - | - | - | 7.29% | |
| Automobiles & Parts | - | 6.89% | - | - | |
| Automobiles & Parts | - | - | 6.89% | - | |
| Automobiles | - | - | - | 6.89% | |
| Consumer Products & Services | - | 4.69% | - | - | |
| Household Goods & Home Construction | - | - | 3.39% | - | |
| Household Appliance | - | - | - | 3.39% | |
| Leisure Goods | - | - | 1.30% | - | |
| Recreational Vehicles & Boats | - | - | - | 1.30% | |
| Travel & Leisure | - | 3.39% | - | - | |
| Travel & Leisure | - | - | 3.39% | - | |
| Travel & Tourism | - | - | - | 3.39% | |
| Industrials | 15.27% | - | - | - | |
| Industrial Goods & Services | - | 15.27% | - | - | |
| Industrial Engineering | - | - | 7.49% | - | |
| Machinery: Industrial | - | - | - | 4.89% | |
| Machinery: Tools | - | - | - | 2.59% | |
| Industrial Transportation | - | - | 3.59% | - | |
| Delivery Services | - | - | - | 3.59% | |
| Electronic & Electrical Equipment | - | - | 1.90% | - | |
| Electrical Components | - | - | - | 1.90% | |
| General Industrials | - | - | 1.80% | - | |
| Diversified Industrials | - | - | - | 1.80% | |
| Industrial Support Services | - | - | 0.50% | - | |
| Professional Business Support Services | - | - | - | 0.50% | |
| Technology | 13.87% | - | - | - | |
| Technology | - | 13.87% | - | - | |
| Software & Computer Services | - | - | 9.68% | - | |
| Consumer Digital Services | - | - | - | 4.59% | |
| Computer Services | - | - | - | 4.09% | |
| Software | - | - | - | 1.00% | |
| Technology Hardware & Equipment | - | - | 4.19% | - | |
| Semiconductors | - | - | - | 4.19% | |
| Health Care | 9.18% | - | - | - | |
| Health Care | - | 9.18% | - | - | |
| Medical Equipment & Services | - | - | 6.39% | - | |
| Medical Equipment | - | - | - | 3.39% | |
| Medical Supplies | - | - | - | 2.99% | |
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | - | - | 2.79% | - | |
| Biotechnology | - | - | - | 1.70% | |
| Pharmaceuticals | - | - | - | 1.10% | |
| Telecommunications | 8.28% | - | - | - | |
| Telecommunications | - | 8.28% | - | - | |
| Telecommunications Equipment | - | - | 5.99% | - | |
| Telecommunications Equipment | - | - | - | 5.99% | |
| Telecommunications Service Providers | - | - | 2.30% | - | |
| Telecommunications Services | - | - | - | 2.30% | |
| Consumer Staples | 3.29% | - | - | - | |
| Food, Beverage & Tobacco | - | 1.70% | - | - | |
| Food Producers | - | - | 1.70% | - | |
| Food Products | - | - | - | 1.70% | |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | 1.60% | - | - | |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | - | 1.60% | - | |
| Personal Products | - | - | - | 1.00% | |
| Drug Retailers | - | - | - | 0.60% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 3.09% | - | - | - | |
| Real Estate | 1.20% | - | - | - | |
| Real Estate | - | 1.20% | - | - | |
| Real Estate Investment & Services | - | - | 1.20% | - | |
| Real Estate Holding and Development | - | - | - | 1.20% | |
| Basic Materials | 1.10% | - | - | - | |
| Basic Resources | - | 1.10% | - | - | |
| Industrial Metals & Mining | - | - | 1.10% | - | |
| Metal Fabricating | - | - | - | 1.10% | |
| Non-Classified | 0.00% | - | - | - | |
Regional Allocation
| Emerging Asia | 72.16% | |
| Developed Asia | 16.27% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 3.09% | |
| Japan | 2.99% | |
| Australia & New Zealand | 2.89% | |
| North America | 2.59% |
Fixed Interest Currencies
| Non-Fixed Interest Assets | 88.57% | |
| Cash | 9.11% | |
| US Dollar | 2.32% |
Regional Breakdown
| Region | Country | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerging Asia | 72.16% | - | |
India
|
- | 28.94% | |
China
|
- | 21.36% | |
South Korea
|
- | 7.98% | |
Taiwan
|
- | 6.09% | |
Philippines
|
- | 4.79% | |
Indonesia
|
- | 1.80% | |
Thailand
|
- | 1.20% | |
| Developed Asia | 16.27% | - | |
Hong Kong
|
- | 8.78% | |
Singapore
|
- | 7.49% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 3.09% | - | |
| Japan | 2.99% | - | |
Japan
|
- | 2.99% | |
| Australia & New Zealand | 2.89% | - | |
Australia
|
- | 2.30% | |
New Zealand
|
- | 0.60% | |
| North America | 2.59% | - | |
United States
|
- | 2.59% | |
Breakdown By Market Cap (%)
| Mega |
|
44.21% |
| Large |
|
31.84% |
| Medium |
|
0.20% |
| Non-Classified |
|
20.66% |
| Cash |
|
3.09% |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight | Sector | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAHINDRA AND MAHINDRA LIMITED | 6.89% | Automobiles & Parts | India |
| 2 | HDFC BANK LIMITED | 6.59% | Banks | India |
| 3 | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. LTD | 5.99% | Telecommunications Equipment | South Korea |
| 4 | OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED | 5.19% | Banks | Singapore |
| 5 | ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED | 5.19% | Retailers | China |
| 6 | SHENZHEN INOVANCE TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD | 4.89% | Industrial Engineering | China |
| 7 | TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED | 3.49% | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Taiwan |
| 8 | MIDEA GROUP CO | 3.39% | Household Goods & Home Construction | China |
| 9 | TRIP.COM GROUP LIMITED | 3.39% | Travel & Leisure | Hong Kong |
| 10 | S.F. HOLDING CO. | 2.99% | Industrial Transportation | China |
Dual Aspect Equity Analysis
| UK Equities | Int'l Equities | UK Bonds | Int'l Bonds | UK Gilts | Property | Other | Cash & Equiv | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | - | 13.87% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 13.87% |
| Telecommunications | - | 8.28% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8.28% |
| Financials | - | 22.46% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 22.46% |
| Real Estate | - | 1.20% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.20% |
| Consumer Discretionary | - | 22.26% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 22.26% |
| Consumer Staples | - | 3.29% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3.29% |
| Health Care | - | 9.18% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9.18% |
| Industrials | - | 15.27% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15.27% |
| Basic Materials | - | 1.10% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.10% |
| Cash and Equivalents | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3.09% | 3.09% |
| Non-Classified | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 | B57S0V2 |
| Mex Code | CFASPL |
| Isin Code | GB00B57S0V20 |
| Citi Code | HUA8 |
Fund Charges
| Entry Charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing Charges | 0.85% |
Aims and Benchmark
| Aims | This fund aims to achieve long term capital growth. The fund invests in large and mid capitalisation equities in the Asia Pacific region (excluding Japan, including Australasia). |
| Benchmark | MSCI AC Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) Index |
| Benchmark Category | - |
| IA Sector | Specialist |
Fund Background
| Valuation frequency | Daily |
| Valuation point | 12:00 |
| Fund type | OEIC |
| Launch price | £1.00 |
| 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 |  |
Effect of Deductions
| Assuming a growth rate of 6.00% | Assuming a growth rate of 7.00% |
|---|---|
| - | - |
Fund Administration
| Fund Trustee/Depository | Bank of New York Mellon (International) Limited |
| Fund Administrator | Bank of New York Mellon (International) Limited |
| Fund Registrar | Bank of New York Mellon (International) Limited |
| Fund Custodian | 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 | - |
| - | |
| 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 | -7.60 |
| Beta | 0.95 |
| Sharpe | 0.00 |
| Standard Deviation | 9.70 |
| Info Ratio | -1.07 |
Risk Factors
| Risk Factor | Yes / No |
|---|---|
| Charges to Capital | No |
| Emerging Markets | Yes |
| Concentrated Portfolio | No |
| Smaller Companies | No |
| 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.
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.
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