Investment objective and policy

The Fund aims to grow your investment over the long term.

The Fund invests in shares of companies based in or where the majority of their activities take place in the Asia Pacific region (including Japan) and that are listed on exchanges worldwide. 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 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 Factsheets, Prospectus, PHS, Semi-Annual and Annual Reports.

FUND SHARE CLASS ISIN SEDOL DEALING DATE CURRENCY NAV
Stewart Investors Asia Pacific and Japan All Cap Fund 3 Class VI (Acc) IE00BF18TD30 BF18TD3 21 Mar 2025 USD 9.5449

Fund information as at 28 Feb 2025

Fund launch date 13 August 2024
Share class launch date 12 August 2024
Fund size US$1.8mn
Number of holdings 49
Minimum initial investment US$1,000
Management fee 0.85%p.a.
Initial charge 5.0% (Cash)
Share type ACCUMULATION

Top 10 holdings as at 28 Feb 2025

Security name Sector %
MonotaRO Co., Ltd. Industrials 5.8
Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co., Ltd. Industrials 4.8
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. Consumer Discretionary 3.9
Mainfreight Limited Industrials 3.7
Tube Investments of India Limited Consumer Discretionary 3.6
Airtac International Group Industrials 3.6
Mani, Inc. Health Care 3.5
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Information Technology 3.5
ELGI Equipments Limited Industrials 3.3
Aavas Financiers Ltd. Financials 3.3

3 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) and First Sentier Investors Global Growth Funds (Singapore Unit Trust) 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. All securities mentioned herein may or may not form part of the holdings of Stewart Investors’ portfolios at a certain point in time, and the holdings may change overtime.

Performance

 

To comply with regulatory requirements, a table showing the share class' performance versus its benchmark index, together with performance data, will be provided once the share class has been in operation for six months.

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.

Important information

Fund performance data is sourced from First Sentier Investors. Single pricing basis with net income reinvested. The above performance data is provided for information only and does not contain or constitute investment advice. A copy of the Prospectus is available and may be obtained from the Manager, First Sentier Investors (Singapore), or any of our distributors. Investors should read the Prospectus and consult a financial adviser before deciding to make any investment. In the event of discrepancies between the marketing materials and the Prospectus, the Prospectus shall prevail. The value of the Fund and the income from them, if any, may fall or rise. Past performance of the Fund or the Manager and any economic and market trends or forecast, is not indicative of the future or likely performance of the Fund or the Manager. Neither the Manager, nor any of its associates, nor any director, or employee accepts any liability for any loss arising directly or indirectly from any use of this information. Units are not available to U.S. persons.

This fund has not been registered with the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Accordingly, this fund and any other document or material in connection with the offer or sale, or invitation for subscription or purchase, of Units may not be circulated or distributed, nor may Units be offered or sold, or be made the subject of an invitation for subscription or purchase, whether directly or indirectly, to persons in Singapore other than (i) to an institutional investor pursuant to Section 304 of the Securities and Futures Act, Chapter 289 of Singapore (the “SFA”) or (ii) otherwise pursuant to, and in accordance with the conditions of, any other applicable provision of the SFA.