Stewart Investors Asia Pacific and Japan Class B Inc
Report And Accounts
Simplified Prospectus / KIID
Performance
Discrete performance - to last month end
| 31/10/20 to 31/10/21 |
31/10/21 to 31/10/22 |
31/10/22 to 31/10/23 |
31/10/23 to 31/10/24 |
31/10/24 to 31/10/25 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 19.3% | -3.0% | -5.0% | 16.3% | -4.5% |
| Sector | 12.3% | -18.4% | 2.8% | 13.1% | 16.4% |
| Rank | 3/9 | 1/9 | 9/10 | 6/10 | 10/10 |
| Quartile | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Annualised performance
| Annualised | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Years to 31/10/25 |
5 Years to 31/10/25 |
10 Years to 31/10/25 |
||
| Fund | 1.8% | 4.1% | 6.4% | |
| Sector | 10.6% | 4.4% | 9.2% | |
| Rank | 10/10 | 8/9 | 7/8 | |
| Quartile | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight |
|---|---|
| JAPAN ELEVATOR SERVICE HOLDINGS CO. | 4.90 |
| TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED | 4.80 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. LTD | 4.60 |
| MONOTARO CO.LTD | 4.50 |
| MAHINDRA AND MAHINDRA LIMITED | 4.20 |
| TUBE INVESTMENTS OF INDIA LIMITED | 4.10 |
| ELGI EQUIPMENT | 3.60 |
| MANI INC | 3.50 |
| AIRTAC INTL GROUP | 3.50 |
| MAINFREIGHT LIMITED | 3.20 |
| Total | 40.90 |
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 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 (13/11/2025) | 293.22p |
| Historic yield | 1.60% |
| Fund size (31/10/2025) | £357.78m |
| Number of holdings | 51 |
| Entry Charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing Charges | 0.97% |
| Launch date | 11/12/2009 |
Asset Allocation
| International Equities | 100.00% |
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 investment can go down as well as up so you might get back less than you put in.
This factsheet is for information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their 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 | 100.00% |
Equity Sector Breakdown
| Industry | Supersector | Sector | Subsector | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrials | 36.30% | - | - | - | |
| Industrial Goods & Services | - | 36.30% | - | - | |
| Industrial Engineering | - | - | 16.60% | - | |
| Machinery: Industrial | - | - | - | 9.80% | |
| Machinery: Specialty | - | - | - | 4.70% | |
| Machinery: Tools | - | - | - | 2.10% | |
| Industrial Transportation | - | - | 7.50% | - | |
| Transportation Services | - | - | - | 6.30% | |
| Delivery Services | - | - | - | 1.20% | |
| Industrial Support Services | - | - | 6.00% | - | |
| Industrial Suppliers | - | - | - | 4.90% | |
| Professional Business Support Services | - | - | - | 1.10% | |
| Electronic & Electrical Equipment | - | - | 4.80% | - | |
| Electrical Components | - | - | - | 4.80% | |
| General Industrials | - | - | 1.40% | - | |
| Diversified Industrials | - | - | - | 1.40% | |
| Technology | 14.80% | - | - | - | |
| Technology | - | 14.80% | - | - | |
| Software & Computer Services | - | - | 9.00% | - | |
| Computer Services | - | - | - | 4.00% | |
| Consumer Digital Services | - | - | - | 2.90% | |
| Software | - | - | - | 2.10% | |
| Technology Hardware & Equipment | - | - | 5.80% | - | |
| Semiconductors | - | - | - | 5.80% | |
| Consumer Discretionary | 14.10% | - | - | - | |
| Retail | - | 6.40% | - | - | |
| Retailers | - | - | 6.40% | - | |
| Diversified Retailers | - | - | - | 6.40% | |
| Automobiles & Parts | - | 4.20% | - | - | |
| Automobiles & Parts | - | - | 4.20% | - | |
| Automobiles | - | - | - | 4.20% | |
| Consumer Products & Services | - | 2.30% | - | - | |
| Household Goods & Home Construction | - | - | 1.50% | - | |
| Household Appliance | - | - | - | 1.50% | |
| Leisure Goods | - | - | 0.80% | - | |
| Recreational Vehicles & Boats | - | - | - | 0.80% | |
| Travel & Leisure | - | 1.20% | - | - | |
| Travel & Leisure | - | - | 1.20% | - | |
| Travel & Tourism | - | - | - | 1.20% | |
| Health Care | 11.20% | - | - | - | |
| Health Care | - | 11.20% | - | - | |
| Medical Equipment & Services | - | - | 10.50% | - | |
| Medical Supplies | - | - | - | 6.60% | |
| Medical Equipment | - | - | - | 3.90% | |
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | - | - | 0.70% | - | |
| Biotechnology | - | - | - | 0.70% | |
| Consumer Staples | 7.00% | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | 4.90% | - | - | |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | - | 4.90% | - | |
| Food Retailers & Wholesalers | - | - | - | 3.80% | |
| Drug Retailers | - | - | - | 1.10% | |
| Food, Beverage & Tobacco | - | 2.10% | - | - | |
| Beverages | - | - | 1.20% | - | |
| Soft Drinks | - | - | - | 1.20% | |
| Food Producers | - | - | 0.90% | - | |
| Food Products | - | - | - | 0.90% | |
| Financials | 6.80% | - | - | - | |
| Financial Services | - | 3.80% | - | - | |
| Finance & Credit Services | - | - | 2.60% | - | |
| Mortgage Finance | - | - | - | 1.60% | |
| Consumer Lending | - | - | - | 1.00% | |
| Investment Banking & Brokerage Services | - | - | 1.20% | - | |
| Investment Services | - | - | - | 1.20% | |
| Banks | - | 1.90% | - | - | |
| Banks | - | - | 1.90% | - | |
| Banks | - | - | - | 1.90% | |
| Insurance | - | 1.10% | - | - | |
| Life Insurance | - | - | 1.10% | - | |
| Life Insurance | - | - | - | 1.10% | |
| Telecommunications | 4.60% | - | - | - | |
| Telecommunications | - | 4.60% | - | - | |
| Telecommunications Equipment | - | - | 4.60% | - | |
| Telecommunications Equipment | - | - | - | 4.60% | |
| Basic Materials | 4.10% | - | - | - | |
| Basic Resources | - | 4.10% | - | - | |
| Industrial Metals & Mining | - | - | 4.10% | - | |
| Metal Fabricating | - | - | - | 4.10% | |
| Real Estate | 1.10% | - | - | - | |
| Real Estate | - | 1.10% | - | - | |
| Real Estate Investment & Services | - | - | 1.10% | - | |
| Real Estate Holding and Development | - | - | - | 1.10% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.00% | - | - | - | |
Regional Allocation
| Emerging Asia | 62.20% | |
| Japan | 23.20% | |
| Developed Asia | 9.50% | |
| Australia & New Zealand | 3.90% | |
| North America | 1.20% |
Fixed Interest Currencies
| Non-Fixed Interest Assets | 96.75% | |
| Cash | 2.14% | |
| Won | 1.10% |
Regional Breakdown
| Region | Country | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerging Asia | 62.20% | - | |
India
|
- | 25.90% | |
China
|
- | 16.70% | |
Taiwan
|
- | 12.00% | |
South Korea
|
- | 4.60% | |
Philippines
|
- | 2.40% | |
Indonesia
|
- | 0.60% | |
| Japan | 23.20% | - | |
Japan
|
- | 23.20% | |
| Developed Asia | 9.50% | - | |
Hong Kong
|
- | 9.50% | |
| Australia & New Zealand | 3.90% | - | |
New Zealand
|
- | 3.20% | |
Australia
|
- | 0.70% | |
| North America | 1.20% | - | |
United States
|
- | 1.20% | |
Breakdown By Market Cap (%)
| Mega |
|
20.00% |
| Large |
|
24.10% |
| Medium |
|
35.30% |
| Small |
|
4.60% |
| Non-Classified |
|
16.00% |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight | Sector | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JAPAN ELEVATOR SERVICE HOLDINGS CO. | 4.90% | Industrial Support Services | Japan |
| 2 | TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED | 4.80% | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Taiwan |
| 3 | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. LTD | 4.60% | Telecommunications Equipment | South Korea |
| 4 | MONOTARO CO.LTD | 4.50% | Retailers | Japan |
| 5 | MAHINDRA AND MAHINDRA LIMITED | 4.20% | Automobiles & Parts | India |
| 6 | TUBE INVESTMENTS OF INDIA LIMITED | 4.10% | Industrial Metals & Mining | India |
| 7 | ELGI EQUIPMENT | 3.60% | Industrial Engineering | India |
| 8 | MANI INC | 3.50% | Medical Equipment & Services | Japan |
| 9 | AIRTAC INTL GROUP | 3.50% | Industrial Engineering | Taiwan |
| 10 | MAINFREIGHT LIMITED | 3.20% | Industrial Transportation | New Zealand |
Dual Aspect Equity Analysis
| UK Equities | Int'l Equities | UK Bonds | Int'l Bonds | UK Gilts | Property | Other | Cash & Equiv | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | - | 14.80% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 14.80% |
| Telecommunications | - | 4.60% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4.60% |
| Financials | - | 6.80% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6.80% |
| Real Estate | - | 1.10% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.10% |
| Consumer Discretionary | - | 14.10% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 14.10% |
| Consumer Staples | - | 7.00% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7.00% |
| Health Care | - | 11.20% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11.20% |
| Industrials | - | 36.30% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 36.30% |
| Basic Materials | - | 4.10% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4.10% |
| Cash and Equivalents | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Important Information
The Industry Classification Benchmark is a product of FTSE International Limited and has been licensed for use.
This factsheet is for information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their 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 | 0.97% |
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 |  |
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 information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their 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 investment can go down as well as up so you might get back less than you put in.
This factsheet is for information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their 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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