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 manager
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 Equities team.
Awards and Ratings
Citywire Manager Rating: AA
FE fundinfo Crown Rating: 4
Discrete performance (%)
| As at previous quarter 12 months ending: | Mar 25 | Mar 24 | Mar 23 | Mar 22 | Mar 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liontrust Japan Equity | -3.1 | 20.6 | 2.2 | -7.0 | 39.3 |
| TSE TOPIX | -1.9 | 40.9 | 5.4 | 1.6 | 41.7 |
| IA Japan | -2.1 | 18.2 | 0.7 | -4.4 | 31.8 |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
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 | 4.6 | -6.4 | -2.4 | -3.8 | 0.1 | 21.9 | 39.3 | - | 85.7 |
| TSE TOPIX | 7.0 | -0.1 | 2.2 | -0.7 | 1.9 | 56.9 | 103.8 | - | 102.1 |
| IA Japan | 5.5 | -1.6 | 4.4 | 1.2 | 3.9 | 25.1 | 35.8 | - | 102.0 |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | - | - |
Source: FE fundinfo as at 19/05/2025. 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.
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Key Risks
Past performance does not predict future returns. You may get back less than you originally invested. Overseas investments may carry a higher currency risk. They are valued by reference to their local currency which may move up or down when compared to the currency of the Fund. The Fund may encounter liquidity constraints from time to time. The spread between the price you buy and sell shares will reflect the less liquid nature of the underlying holdings. Outside of normal conditions, the Fund may hold higher levels of cash which may be deposited with several credit counterparties (e.g.international banks). A credit risk arises should one or more of these counterparties be unable to return the deposited cash. Counterparty Risk: any derivative contract, including FX hedging, may be at risk if the counterparty fails. ESG Risk: In reference to any component (where applicable) of a fund's investment process that uses external ESG data, there may be limitations to the availability, completeness or accuracy of ESG information from third-party providers, or inconsistencies in the consideration of ESG factors across different third party data providers, given the evolving nature of ESG. There is no guarantee that an absolute return will be generated over a three year time period or within another time period.
Disclaimer
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