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BL Equities Japan
Equity funds
Data as of 14/01/2021
Risk level
| Low |  | High |
Performance
Average annual performance since launch 12,47 %
Performance as at 14/01/2021
| FUNDS | |
|---|---|
| 2018 | -13,49 % |
| 2019 | 18,77 % |
| 2020 | 9,33 % |
| Since 01/01/2021 | 2,45 % |
| Over the last 12 months | 10,31 % |
| Over 3 years | 12,38 % |
| Since launch | 153,96 % |
Composition
| Asset breakdown | |
|---|---|
| Equities | 97,93 % |
| Cash | 2,07 % |
| Breakdown by currency | |
|---|---|
| JPY | 85,15 % |
| EUR | 10,40 % |
| USD | 3,10 % |
| CHF | 1,35 % |
| Main positions | |
|---|---|
| Kao Corp | 3,47 % |
| SECOM Co Ltd | 3,46 % |
| Nintendo Co Ltd | 3,36 % |
| Shimano Inc | 2,96 % |
| Bridgestone Corp | 2,71 % |
Strategy
Investment objective and policy
BL-Equities Japan invests in Japanese equities with no restriction with regard to market capitalization. The investment philosophy of the fund is based on the principles of "business-like investing". This approach implies that the fund manager considers every investment like a stake in a business with a long-term investment horizon. This means that he is on the look-out for quality companies with a tangible competitive advantage that results in high levels of profitability and strong potential for free cash flow generation. Such investments are likely to create long-term value for shareholders. Great importance is also attached to company valuation. The fund only invests in a company when its share price provides a safety margin compared to its intrinsic value. The structure of this fund is not linked to a benchmark index, but results from the addition of individual investment opportunities. The fund aims to achieve long term capital gains.Management report - 3rd Quarter 2020
After a slight dip in June and July, the Japanese market continued the recovery it started after its low in March. The MSCI Japan NR gained 4.6% during the quarter. Japanese shares advanced in the wake of the global markets, resulting in the best August for over thirty years. The announcement of Shinzo Abe's resignation and choice of his successor, Yoshihide Suga, had very little impact on Japan's equity market. The NAV of BL Equities Japan B Cap (retail accumulation share, net of fees) was up 7.2% over the quarter, considerably better than the index. Once again, the fund benefited from its structural exposure to quality growth stocks. Nintendo and Square Enix (video games companies), Nihon M&A Center (M&A adviser for Japanese SMEs), and Sansan (IT company which offers management services for professionals) were the main contributors to performance. The main detractors from performance were two more defensive companies: Kao (consumer staples and personal care products) and Astellas (pharmaceuticals). In terms of portfolio transactions, the positions in ABC-Mart, Denso, Kuraray and Z Holdings were sold. New positions were opened in Sansan, Nakanishi and Otsuka. Sansan is an IT company offering management tools and software for cloud contacts based on business cards. Nakanishi is a medical equipment manufacturer and a world leader in the manufacture of dental handpieces. Otsuka is a tech company offering a comprehensive array of IT services and solutions, mainly for mid-size Japanese companies. It is well positioned to benefit from the growing demand for digitalisation in the sector.General information
| Net Asset Value | |
|---|---|
| Calculated | Every business day |
| NAV class B capitalisation shares (14/01/2021) | 253,96 EUR |
| CODES | ISIN capitalisation code : LU0887931292 WKN capitalisation code : A1KCRH |
| Net assets (million) | 684,46 EUR |
| Launch date | 01/03/2013 |
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