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Investment objective and policy
The Fund aims to grow your investment over the long-term.
The Fund mainly invests in shares of large and mid-sized companies based in or where the majority of their activities take place in the Asia Pacific region excluding Japan and that are listed on exchanges worldwide. These companies generally have a total stock market value of at least US$ 1 billion. The Fund invests in shares of high-quality companies which are positioned to contribute to, and benefit from, sustainable development.
Investment decisions use a thematic sustainability approach and an assessment aiming to identify high quality companies based on three key points: (i) Quality of management. (ii) Quality of the franchise company including its social usefulness, their environmental impacts and efficiency and responsible business practices. (iii) Quality of the company's finances and their financial performance. Sustainability is a key part of the approach. Pursuant to the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (EU 2019/2088), this Fund also has sustainable investment as its objective under Article 9.
This page is updated monthly. Visit Fund literature page for the fund documents.
FUND | SHARE CLASS | CURRENCY | ISIN | SEDOL | VALUATION DATE | NAV / BID PRICE |
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Stewart Investors Asia Pacific Leaders Fund7 | Class I (H Dist) | EUR | IE00BFY85N21 | BFY85N2 | 14 Feb 2025 | 3.2496 |
Fund launch date | 18 February 2019 |
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Share class launch date | 18 February 2019 |
Total fund size | €920.9mn |
Number of holdings | 40 |
Minimum initial investment | €1,000 |
Minimum subsequent investment | €500 |
Management fee | 1.45%p.a. |
Initial charge | 5.0% |
Stock name | Sector | % |
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Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | Consumer Discretionary | 8.8 |
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited | Financials | 5.8 |
HDFC Bank INR1 | Financials | 5.6 |
Hoya Corporation | Health Care | 5.3 |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | Information Technology | 4.3 |
Tata Consultancy Services Limited | Information Technology | 4.0 |
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. | Health Care | 3.8 |
Tech Mahindra Limited | Information Technology | 3.6 |
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | Information Technology | 3.5 |
Midea Group Co. Ltd. Class A | Consumer Discretionary | 3.3 |
7 As of end of 2024, please note that Stewart Investors strategies and the Funds within the First Sentier Investors Global Umbrella Fund plc (Irish VCC) have been renamed. Please refer to this note for further information.
Reference to specific securities (if any) is included for the purpose of illustration only and should not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell the same.
Performance
Fund | Share class | Inception date | Currency | 3mths | YTD | 1yr | 3yrs | 5yrs | Since inception |
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Stewart Investors Asia Pacific Leaders Fund | Class I (H Dist) | 18 Feb 2019 | EUR | -0.6 | 10.7 | 10.7 | -0.7 | 38.9 | 48.4 |
Benchmark * | - | - | - | -1.0 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 7.2 | 25.8 | 39.9 |
Cumulative performance (%) as at 31 Dec 2024
- Strategy
- Fund
- Benchmark *
- Share class
- Class I (H Dist)
- -
- Inception date
- 18 Feb 2019
- -
- Currency
- EUR
- -
- 3mths
- -0.6
- -1.0
- YTD
- 10.7
- 17.5
- 1yr
- 10.7
- 17.5
- 3yrs
- -0.7
- 7.2
- 5yrs
- 38.9
- 25.8
- Since inception
- 48.4
- 39.9
Fund | Share class | Currency | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stewart Investors Asia Pacific Leaders Fund | Class I (H Dist) | EUR | 10.7 | 4.2 | -14.0 | 19.3 | 17.2 | - | - | - | - | - |
Benchmark * | - | - | 17.5 | 3.7 | -12.1 | 4.5 | 12.3 | - | - | - | - | - |
Calendar year performance (%) as at 31 Dec 2024
- Strategy
- Fund
- Benchmark *
- Share class
- Class I (H Dist)
- -
- Currency
- EUR
- -
- 2024
- 10.7
- 17.5
- 2023
- 4.2
- 3.7
- 2022
- -14.0
- -12.1
- 2021
- 19.3
- 4.5
- 2020
- 17.2
- 12.3
- 2019
- -
- -
- 2018
- -
- -
- 2017
- -
- -
- 2016
- -
- -
- 2015
- -
- -
* MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex Japan Net Index
These figures refer to the past. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. For investors based in countries with currencies other than EUR, the return may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations. Source for Fund - Lipper IM/First Sentier Investors/Stewart Investors. Performance data is calculated on a net basis by deducting fees incurred at fund level (e.g. the management and administration fee) and other costs charged to the fund (e.g. transaction and custody costs), save that it does not take account of initial charges or switching fees (if any). Source for benchmark – Factset. Fund and benchmark includes income reinvested net of withholding tax. Since inception performance calculated from 18 Feb 2019.
Source: Lipper, Nav-Nav (with dividend reinvested where applicable)
The Fund is a sub fund of Ireland domiciled First Sentier Investors Global Umbrella Fund plc.
Acc represents share class with dividends accumulated. M Dist represents share class with monthly distribution of dividends. H Dist represents share class with half-yearly distribution of dividends. Q Dist represents share class with quarterly distribution of dividends. Dividends are not guaranteed and may be paid out of capital. All prices are for indication only. For detail, please refer to the Fund’s factsheet for further details including investment objective & strategy, asset allocation, top 10 holdings, comparison with benchmark (if any) and disclosure.
Sector breakdown as at 31 Dec 2024
Country breakdown as at 31 Dec 2024
Allocation percentage is rounded to the nearest one decimal place and the total allocation percentage may not add up to 100%.
Risk Factors
The value of investments and any income from them may go down as well as up and is not guaranteed. Investors may get back significantly less than the original amount invested.
The Fund may also experience the following risks:
Emerging market risk: Emerging markets tend to be more sensitive to economic and political conditions than developed markets. Other factors include greater liquidity risk, restrictions on investment or transfer of assets, failed/delayed settlement and difficulties valuing securities.
Currency risk: The Fund invests in assets which are denominated in other currencies; changes in exchange rates will affect the value of the Fund and could create losses. Currency control decisions made by governments could affect the value of the Fund's investments and could cause the Fund to defer or suspend redemptions of its shares.
Single country / specific region risk: investing in a single country or specific region may be riskier than investing in a number of different countries or regions. Investing in a larger number of countries or regions helps spread risk.
For further information on risks, please refer to the Risk Factors section in the Company prospectus.
Investment should be made on the basis of the Prospectus and Key Investor Information Document. If you are in any doubt as to the suitability of any of our funds for your investment needs, please seek independent financial advice.
Fund name changes
As of end of 2024, please note that Stewart Investors strategies and the Funds within the UK First Sentier Investors ICVC, First Sentier Investors Global Umbrella Fund plc (Irish VCC) and First Sentier Investors Global Growth Funds (Singapore Unit Trust) have been renamed. Please refer to our note via the link below for further information.