Threadneedle Japan Smaller Companies Class 1 Accumulation Units
At a glance
| Initial charge | 3.75% |
|---|---|
| Initial saving | 3.75% |
| Annual charge | 1.50% |
| Annual saving | 0.150% ² |
| Total Expense Ratio | 1.71% |
| Launch date | 14-11-1997 |
| Launch price | £0.50 |
| Sector | Japanese Smaller Cos |
| Fund size | £48 million |
| Number of holdings | 79 |
| Fund type | OEIC |
| Type of units | Accumulation |
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About the Fund Manager
Sarah Williams
Located in: London
Sarah Williams is an Executive Director on the Japan desk. She is responsible for constructing Japanese institutional portfolios. Sarah joined Threadneedle in October 2004 and has 18 years' investment experience, including more than 10 years managing Japanese equities. She previously worked for Scottish Widows Investment Partnership and Hill Samuel Asset Management for over 10 years, latterly as an investment director. She also worked at Cresvale Asset Management and Target Investment Management. Sector responsibilities include Financials, defensive sectors such as Utilities and Pharmaceuticals, and in the technology area Japanese component companies.Sarah has a degree in Classics (First Class) from University College, London University.
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Income details
| Running yield | N/a |
|---|---|
| Income paid | Annually |
| Type of payment | Dividend |
All yields are variable and not guaranteed. There is currently no yield information available for this fund.
Distribution dates
| Ex-dividend date | 08 March 2008 |
|---|---|
| Payment date ³ | 07 May 2008 |
Top 10 holdings
| Okinawa Cellular Telephone Co. | 2.73% |
|---|---|
| Tokyo Kaikan Co. | 2.37% |
| Taiyo Ink Manufacturing Co. | 2.34% |
| Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Co. | 2.15% |
| TAKAMATSU CONSTRUCTION GROUP | 2.05% |
| Sumitomo Forestry Co. | 2.03% |
| Ohara | 1.97% |
| Shizuoka Gas Co. | 1.95% |
| Alpen | 1.94% |
| Tokyo Tatemono Co. | 1.93% |
Top 10 sectors
| Industrial Engineering | 11.38% |
|---|---|
| General Retailers | 10.88% |
| Chemicals | 9.56% |
| Financial Services | 9.13% |
| Electronic & Electrical Equipment | 6.34% |
| Leisure Goods | 6.26% |
| Real Estate Investment & Services | 6.16% |
| Software & Computer Services | 5.19% |
| Construction & Materials | 5.10% |
| Travel & Leisure | 4.34% |
Top 10 countries
| Japan | 97.92% |
|---|---|
| Cash and Equiv. | 2.08% |
² Annual saving is not available in the SIPP.
³ If you elect to receive the income from a Vantage ISA, Fund or Share Account, we will collect any dividends for you and then pay them directly into your bank account within the first 10 working days of the following month.
Last valuation as at 21-11-2008. Data accurate as at 31/10/2008.
