Stewart Investors Asia Pacific Leaders Class B Inc
Report And Accounts
Simplified Prospectus / KIID
Performance
Discrete performance - to last month end
| 31/03/20 to 31/03/21 |
31/03/21 to 31/03/22 |
31/03/22 to 31/03/23 |
31/03/23 to 31/03/24 |
31/03/24 to 31/03/25 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 40.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% | 4.6% | 0.5% |
Annualised performance
| Annualised | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Years to 31/03/25 |
5 Years to 31/03/25 |
10 Years to 31/03/25 |
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| Fund | 1.1% | 8.6% | 6.2% | |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight |
|---|---|
| MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD | 7.82 |
| OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED | 6.31 |
| HDFC BANK LIMITED | 5.71 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. LTD | 5.11 |
| MIDEA GROUP CO | 4.91 |
| TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED | 4.31 |
| SHENZHEN INOVANCE TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD | 4.31 |
| HOYA CORPORATION | 3.91 |
| MEDIATEK | 3.11 |
| TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED | 3.11 |
| Total | 48.60 |
Fund Aims
This fund aims to achieve long term capital growth. The fund invests in large and mid capitalisation equities in the Asia Pacific region (excluding Japan, including Australasia).
Fund Manager
Sashi Reddy is a Portfolio Manager with the Sustainable Funds Group at Stewart Investors. He sits on the Stewart Investors Board. He joined the team in August 2007. Sashi is lead manager of the Worldwide Leaders Sustainability strategy and the Indian Subcontinent Sustainability strategy. Previously, he worked at Irevna Research, an Indian equities research house from 2005 to 2007. Sashi has an engineering degree from the National Institute of Technology, Trichy and an MBA from the Schulich School of Business, York University in Toronto.
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 (02/04/2025) | 303.82p |
| Historic yield | 0.73% |
| Fund size (28/02/2025) | £6009.37m |
| Number of holdings | 47 |
| Entry Charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing Charges | 0.85% |
| Launch date | 19/11/2009 |
Asset Allocation
| International Equities | 98.00% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 2.10% | |
| Other Assets | -0.10% |
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 client’s investment can go down as well as up and the amount your client gets back may be less than they put in.
This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s 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 | 98.00% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 2.10% | |
| Other Assets | -0.10% |
Equity Sector Breakdown
| Industry | Supersector | Sector | Subsector | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 23.15% | - | - | - | |
| Technology | - | 23.15% | - | - | |
| Technology Hardware & Equipment | - | - | 12.42% | - | |
| Semiconductors | - | - | - | 8.62% | |
| Computer Hardware | - | - | - | 2.81% | |
| Production Technology Equipment | - | - | - | 1.00% | |
| Software & Computer Services | - | - | 10.72% | - | |
| Computer Services | - | - | - | 6.11% | |
| Consumer Digital Services | - | - | - | 3.71% | |
| Software | - | - | - | 0.90% | |
| Financials | 18.34% | - | - | - | |
| Banks | - | 17.94% | - | - | |
| Banks | - | - | 17.94% | - | |
| Banks | - | - | - | 17.94% | |
| Insurance | - | 0.40% | - | - | |
| Non-life Insurance | - | - | 0.40% | - | |
| Property & Casualty Insurance | - | - | - | 0.40% | |
| Health Care | 14.03% | - | - | - | |
| Health Care | - | 14.03% | - | - | |
| Medical Equipment & Services | - | - | 7.41% | - | |
| Medical Supplies | - | - | - | 3.91% | |
| Medical Equipment | - | - | - | 3.51% | |
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | - | - | 6.61% | - | |
| Biotechnology | - | - | - | 4.41% | |
| Pharmaceuticals | - | - | - | 2.20% | |
| Consumer Discretionary | 13.83% | - | - | - | |
| Automobiles & Parts | - | 7.82% | - | - | |
| Automobiles & Parts | - | - | 7.82% | - | |
| Automobiles | - | - | - | 7.82% | |
| Consumer Products & Services | - | 5.41% | - | - | |
| Household Goods & Home Construction | - | - | 4.91% | - | |
| Household Appliance | - | - | - | 4.91% | |
| Leisure Goods | - | - | 0.50% | - | |
| Recreational Vehicles & Boats | - | - | - | 0.50% | |
| Retail | - | 0.60% | - | - | |
| Retailers | - | - | 0.60% | - | |
| Diversified Retailers | - | - | - | 0.60% | |
| Industrials | 11.52% | - | - | - | |
| Industrial Goods & Services | - | 11.52% | - | - | |
| Industrial Engineering | - | - | 6.91% | - | |
| Machinery: Industrial | - | - | - | 4.31% | |
| Machinery: Tools | - | - | - | 2.61% | |
| Electronic & Electrical Equipment | - | - | 2.10% | - | |
| Electrical Components | - | - | - | 2.10% | |
| Industrial Transportation | - | - | 2.00% | - | |
| Delivery Services | - | - | - | 2.00% | |
| Industrial Support Services | - | - | 0.50% | - | |
| Professional Business Support Services | - | - | - | 0.50% | |
| Consumer Staples | 8.82% | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | 5.41% | - | - | |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | - | 5.41% | - | |
| Personal Products | - | - | - | 4.91% | |
| Drug Retailers | - | - | - | 0.50% | |
| Food, Beverage & Tobacco | - | 3.41% | - | - | |
| Food Producers | - | - | 1.90% | - | |
| Food Products | - | - | - | 1.90% | |
| Beverages | - | - | 1.50% | - | |
| Soft Drinks | - | - | - | 1.50% | |
| Telecommunications | 6.61% | - | - | - | |
| Telecommunications | - | 6.61% | - | - | |
| Telecommunications Equipment | - | - | 5.11% | - | |
| Telecommunications Equipment | - | - | - | 5.11% | |
| Telecommunications Service Providers | - | - | 1.50% | - | |
| Telecommunications Services | - | - | - | 1.50% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 2.10% | - | - | - | |
| Real Estate | 1.20% | - | - | - | |
| Real Estate | - | 1.20% | - | - | |
| Real Estate Investment & Services | - | - | 1.20% | - | |
| Real Estate Holding and Development | - | - | - | 1.20% | |
| Basic Materials | 0.50% | - | - | - | |
| Basic Resources | - | 0.50% | - | - | |
| Industrial Metals & Mining | - | - | 0.50% | - | |
| Metal Fabricating | - | - | - | 0.50% | |
| Non-Classified | -0.10% | - | - | - | |
Regional Allocation
| Emerging Asia | 74.55% | |
| Developed Asia | 8.92% | |
| Japan | 7.82% | |
| Australia & New Zealand | 6.71% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 2.10% | |
| Non-Classified | -0.10% |
Fixed Interest Currencies
| Non-Fixed Interest Assets | 88.57% | |
| Cash | 9.11% | |
| US Dollar | 2.32% |
Regional Breakdown
| Region | Country | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerging Asia | 74.55% | - | |
India
|
- | 34.07% | |
Taiwan
|
- | 13.53% | |
China
|
- | 13.13% | |
South Korea
|
- | 8.82% | |
Thailand
|
- | 2.00% | |
Indonesia
|
- | 1.80% | |
Philippines
|
- | 1.20% | |
| Developed Asia | 8.92% | - | |
Singapore
|
- | 6.31% | |
Hong Kong
|
- | 2.61% | |
| Japan | 7.82% | - | |
Japan
|
- | 7.82% | |
| Australia & New Zealand | 6.71% | - | |
Australia
|
- | 4.91% | |
New Zealand
|
- | 1.80% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 2.10% | - | |
| Non-Classified | -0.10% | - | |
Breakdown By Market Cap (%)
| Mega |
|
43.89% |
| Large |
|
36.07% |
| Medium |
|
2.71% |
| Non-Classified |
|
15.23% |
| Cash |
|
2.10% |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight | Sector | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD | 7.82% | Automobiles & Parts | India |
| 2 | OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED | 6.31% | Banks | Singapore |
| 3 | HDFC BANK LIMITED | 5.71% | Banks | India |
| 4 | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. LTD | 5.11% | Telecommunications Equipment | South Korea |
| 5 | MIDEA GROUP CO | 4.91% | Household Goods & Home Construction | China |
| 6 | TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED | 4.31% | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Taiwan |
| 7 | SHENZHEN INOVANCE TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD | 4.31% | Industrial Engineering | China |
| 8 | HOYA CORPORATION | 3.91% | Medical Equipment & Services | Japan |
| 9 | MEDIATEK | 3.11% | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Taiwan |
| 10 | TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED | 3.11% | Software & Computer Services | India |
Dual Aspect Equity Analysis
| UK Equities | Int'l Equities | UK Bonds | Int'l Bonds | UK Gilts | Property | Other | Cash & Equiv | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | - | 23.15% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 23.15% |
| Telecommunications | - | 6.61% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6.61% |
| Financials | - | 18.34% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 18.34% |
| Real Estate | - | 1.20% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.20% |
| Consumer Discretionary | - | 13.83% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 13.83% |
| Consumer Staples | - | 8.82% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8.82% |
| Health Care | - | 14.03% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 14.03% |
| Industrials | - | 11.52% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11.52% |
| Basic Materials | - | 0.50% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50% |
| Cash and Equivalents | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2.10% | 2.10% |
| Non-Classified | - | - | - | - | - | - | -0.10% | - | -0.10% |
Important Information
The Industry Classification Benchmark is a product of FTSE International Limited and has been licensed for use. This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only.
Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s 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 | B57S0V2 |
| Mex Code | CFASPL |
| Isin Code | GB00B57S0V20 |
| Citi Code | HUA8 |
Fund Charges
| Entry Charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing Charges | 0.85% |
Aims and Benchmark
| Aims | This fund aims to achieve long term capital growth. The fund invests in large and mid capitalisation equities in the Asia Pacific region (excluding Japan, including Australasia). |
| Benchmark | MSCI AC Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) Index |
| Benchmark Category | - |
| IA Sector | Specialist |
Fund Background
| Valuation frequency | Daily |
| Valuation point | 12:00 |
| Fund type | OEIC |
| Launch price | £1.00 |
| 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 | The Bank of New York Mellon (International) Limited |
| Fund Administrator | The Bank of New York Mellon (International) Limited |
| Fund Registrar | The Bank of New York Mellon (International) Limited |
| Fund Custodian | The 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 investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s 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 client’s investment can go down as well as up and the amount your client gets back may be less than they put in.
This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s 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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