M & G Japan Smaller Companies Class X Accumulation
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At a glance
| Initial charge | 0.00% |
|---|---|
| Initial saving | 0.00% |
| Annual charge | 1.50% |
| Annual saving | 0.250% ² |
| Total Expense Ratio | 1.77% |
| Launch date | 17-04-1984 |
| Launch price | £0.50 |
| Sector | Japanese Smaller Cos |
| Fund size | £11 million |
| Number of holdings | 41 |
| Fund type | OEIC |
| Type of units | Accumulation |
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About the Fund Manager
Dean Cashman
Located in: Hong Kong
Dean joined Prudential Asset Management (Hong Kong) in November 2004 as an investment director. Dean began his investment career in 1988 with BT Funds Management in Australia. In 1992, he started covering Japan and became the head of Japanese equities four years later. Dean graduated from Queensland University with a BA in economics.
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Income details
| Historic yield | 0.06% |
|---|---|
| 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 | 01 September 2008 |
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| Payment date ³ | 31 October 2008 |
Top 10 holdings
| Sumisho Computer Systems Corp. | 4.02% |
|---|---|
| United Arrows | 3.66% |
| Bunka Shutter Co. | 3.53% |
| Sumitomo Forestry Co. | 3.48% |
| Future Architect | 3.37% |
| Geo Corp. | 3.35% |
| Ai Holdings | 3.33% |
| Tokyo Tomin Bank | 3.29% |
| Pocket Card Co. | 3.28% |
| Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. | 3.24% |
Top 10 sectors
| Technology Hardware & Equipment | 12.77% |
|---|---|
| General Retailers | 12.12% |
| Construction & Materials | 10.23% |
| Software & Computer Services | 10.01% |
| Electronic & Electrical Equipment | 7.43% |
| Chemicals | 6.94% |
| Banks | 6.25% |
| Financial Services | 6.10% |
| Support Services | 5.79% |
| Household Goods & Home Construction | 3.48% |
Top 10 countries
| Japan | 99.08% |
|---|---|
| Cash and Equiv. | 0.92% |
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.
