The Fund
The Fund is managed by Thomas Smith. It aims to generate capital growth over the long term (5 years or more). The Fund invests at least 80% in shares of Japanese companies. These are companies which, at the time of purchase, are incorporated, domiciled, listed or conduct significant business in Japan.
You are able to redeem your investment from the Fund at any time and there is no exit fee for doing so.
Meet the team
Thomas Smith manages the Liontrust Japan Equity Fund, having joined Liontrust as part of the acquisition of Neptune Investment Management in October 2019. Thomas has a Master’s degree in Chemistry from Oxford University and is a CFA Charterholder. Thomas is a fund manager in the Global Fundamental Team.
Awards and Ratings
Citywire Manager Rating: AA
FE fundinfo Crown Rating: 4
Performance
Performance since class launch date (%)
Discrete performance (%)
| As at previous quarter 12 months ending: | Sep 23 | Sep 22 | Sep 21 | Sep 20 | Sep 19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liontrust Japan Equity | 12.6 | -9.8 | 16.2 | 3.8 | 1.8 |
| TSE TOPIX | 29.3 | -7.5 | 27.1 | 4.5 | -10.7 |
| IA Japan | 11.3 | -15.4 | 16.6 | 5.6 | -1.1 |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Cumulative performance (%)
| As at previous day end | 1 month | 3 months | 6 months | YTD | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liontrust Japan Equity | 1.4 | -2.1 | 0.3 | 8.3 | 9.7 | 5.3 | 36.1 | - | 76.5 |
| TSE TOPIX | 3.6 | 2.0 | 9.9 | 28.7 | 25.2 | 44.4 | 63.4 | - | 70.9 |
| IA Japan | 2.9 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 8.5 | 9.8 | 3.2 | 27.5 | - | 78.3 |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | - |
Source: FE fundinfo as at 08/12/2023. Performance figures are shown in GBX. Total return performance figures are calculated net of costs and charges, on a bid price to bid price basis (mid to mid for OEICs) with net income (dividends) reinvested. Where applicable the quartile rank is for the primary share class within the sector. If your investment is made in a currency other than that used in the past performance calculation the return may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations.
Current positioning
Top 10 Holdings (%)
| TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 5.61 |
|---|---|
| HITACHI,LTD. | 4.93 |
| ORIX CORPORATION | 4.03 |
| SUMITOMO MITSUI TRUST HOLDINGS INC. NPV | 4.03 |
| JFE HOLDINGS, INC. | 3.65 |
| MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE CO., LTD. | 3.64 |
| SONY GROUP CORPORATION | 3.29 |
| MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES | 3.13 |
| KOMATSU LTD. | 3.03 |
| TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITED | 2.94 |
Sector Breakdown (%)
| Industrials | 24.91 | |
|---|---|---|
| Financials | 19.39 | |
| Consumer Discretionary | 17.61 | |
| Information Technology | 13.41 | |
| Materials | 12.60 | |
| Communications | 3.86 | |
| Money Market | 2.90 | |
| Energy | 2.28 | |
| Consumer Staples | 1.83 | |
| Health Care | 1.16 |
Geographic Breakdown (%)
| Japan |
97.10
|
|---|---|
| Cash & Cash Equivalents |
2.90
|
For more information on the OCF, see our costs and charges page.
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Key Risks
Past performance is not a guide to future performance. The value of an investment and the income generated from it can fall as well as rise and is not guaranteed. You may get back less than you originally invested. The issue of units/shares in Liontrust Funds may be subject to an initial charge, which will have an impact on the realisable value of the investment, particularly in the short term. Investments should always be considered as long term.
Investment in the Fund involves foreign currencies and may be subject to fluctuations in value due to movements in exchange rates. The Fund may invest in emerging markets/soft currencies or in financial derivative instruments, both of which may have the effect of increasing volatility.
Disclaimer
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