Overview
Investment proposition
Share price and charges
Share class
B, Acc, JPYNAV per share
3,320.82% change
-0.90%Ongoing charges*
0.80%Initial charge
0%Fund facts
Current number of holdings
55
Guideline number of holdings
35-55
Benchmark
TOPIX
Active share
76%**
Annual turnover
20%
Fund launch date
18 August 2014
Style
Growth
Fund Settlement Cycle
Trade date plus three business days (T+3)
Fund size calculated using base currency in Yen and converted into listed currencies.
**Relative to TOPIX Index. Source: Baillie Gifford & Co, TOPIX.
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Risks
General Investment Risk
Investment markets can go down as well as up and market conditions can change rapidly. The value of an investment in the Fund, and any income from it, can fall as well as rise and investors may not get back the amount invested. The specific risks associated with the Fund include:
Custody
Custody of assets involves a risk of loss if a custodian becomes insolvent or breaches duties of care.
Single Country
The Fund's exposure to a single market and currency may increase share price movements.
Foreign Currency
The Fund has exposure to a foreign currency and changes in the rate of exchange will cause the value of any investment, and income from it, to fall as well as rise and you may not get back the amount invested.
Environmental, Social and Governance
The Fund's approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) means it cannot invest in certain sectors and companies. The universe of available investments will be more limited than other funds that do not apply such criteria/ exclusions, therefore the Fund may have different returns than a fund which has no such restrictions. Data used to apply the criteria may be provided by third party sources and is based on backward-looking analysis and the subjective nature of non-financial criteria means a wide variety of outcomes are possible. There is a risk that data provided may not adequately address the underlying detail around material non-financial considerations. Please consider all of the characteristics and objectives of the fund as described in the Key Information Document (KID) and prospectus before making a decision to invest in the Fund. For more information on how sustainability issues, such as climate change are considered, see bailliegifford.com.
Volatility
The Fund's share price can be volatile due to movements in the prices of the underlying holdings and the basis on which the Fund is priced.
Further Details
Further details of the risks associated with investing in the Fund can be found in the Key Information Document (KID), or the Prospectus. Copies of both the KID and Prospectus are available at bailliegifford.com.
Definitions
Active Share - A measure of the Fund's overlap with the benchmark. An active share of 100 indicates no overlap with the benchmark and an active share of zero indicates a portfolio that tracks the benchmark.
Index disclaimer
Complaints
In the first instance, clients should contact their normal Client Contact with any concerns. Alternatively, or for those clients who do not have a direct client contact assigned, complaints can be emailed to Baillie Gifford’s Compliance Department at: InstitutionalComplaints@bailliegifford.com.
A summary document which contains details on Baillie Gifford’s complaints management policy is available upon request. All material complaints are recorded in an in-house incident management system and are escalated to, and dealt with by, members of staff of suitable seniority, independent of the area from which the matter arose.
Fund performance
Fund portfolio holdings
The list of top 10 holdings that this fund invests in.
As at: 30 June 2026
| # | Holding | % of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SoftBank Group | 6.3% |
| 2 | Sumitomo Mitsui Trust | 5.1% |
| 3 | Murata Manufacturing | 4.3% |
| 4 | Tokyo Electron | 4.1% |
| 5 | Recruit Holdings | 3.5% |
| 6 | Keyence | 3.5% |
| 7 | Sony | 3.3% |
| 8 | SBI Holdings | 3.3% |
| 9 | SMC | 3.2% |
| 10 | MS&AD Insurance | 2.9% |
Sector
As at: 30 June 2026
# | Sector | Fund % | Index % * | Difference % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Information Technology | 22.9 | 18.3 | 4.6 |
| 2 | Industrials | 22.6 | 25.2 | -2.6 |
| 3 | Financials | 14.6 | 17.3 | -2.7 |
| 4 | Communication Services | 12.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 9.7 | 14.2 | -4.4 |
| 6 | Consumer Staples | 6.3 | 4.7 | 1.6 |
| 7 | Health Care | 5.2 | 5.0 | 0.2 |
| 8 | Materials | 4.9 | 5.6 | -0.7 |
| 9 | Real Estate | 0.9 | 1.7 | -0.8 |
| 10 | Cash | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.8 |
Total | 100.0 | 98.0 |
Quarterly transactions
Transactions for the three-month period ending 30 June 2026
New purchases
- BayCurrent Consulting
- Pigeon
- Shin-Etsu Chemical
Complete sales
- Kakaku.com
- SHIFT Inc.
- Sony Financial Group Inc
Insights
Key articles, videos and podcasts relating to the fund:
Filters
Insights
Japanese Equities Q2 update
Investment specialist Alison Henry reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.
Japanese Equities Q1 update
Investment specialist Alison Henry reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.
Japanese Equities Q4 update
Investment specialist Alison Henry reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.
SMC: Stock Story
Sarah Clark explores how SMC powers automation with precision pneumatics with engineering excellence.
Japanese Equities Q3 update
Investment specialist Alison Henry reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.
Engagement and activism in Japan
Japan’s governance has had its ups and downs, but accelerating corporate reform is unlocking real investor value.
Tour de France: the Japanese connection
Bicycle parts maker Shimano is primed for a gear shift in performance.
Japanese Equities Q2 update
Investment specialist Alison Henry reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.Japanese Equities Q1 update
Investment specialist Alison Henry reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.Japanese Equities Q4 update
Investment specialist Alison Henry reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.SMC: Stock Story
Sarah Clark explores how SMC powers automation with precision pneumatics with engineering excellence.Japanese Equities Q3 update
Investment specialist Alison Henry reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.Engagement and activism in Japan
Japan’s governance has had its ups and downs, but accelerating corporate reform is unlocking real investor value.Tour de France: the Japanese connection
Bicycle parts maker Shimano is primed for a gear shift in performance.
How to invest
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Documents
Documents
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