Japanese Equities Q3 2025 investment update

Steven Hay on navigating change from rising regional markets to the AI revolution.

Investment manager Michael Taylor reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.

Investment manager Michael Taylor reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.

The Japanese Fund aims to outperform (after deduction of costs) the TOPIX, as stated in sterling, by at least 1.5 per cent per annum over rolling five-year periods.

The Worldwide Japanese Fund aims to maximise total return principally through investment in equity securities which are listed, traded or dealt on Regulated Markets in Japan.

Discover Japan's untapped potential. Focusing on fundamentals, we try to find mispriced, under-appreciated growth opportunities.

Unearthing Japan's hidden opportunities, our strategy targets emerging disruptors, strong franchises, and corporate reform for growth.