Anlageziel

This Sub-Fund aims to maximize long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity and equity-related securities of small and midsized corporations, which are incorporated in, or listed in, or operating principally from, or carrying on significant business in, or derive substantial revenue from, or whose subsidiaries, related or associated corporations derive substantial revenue from Japan. These corporations generally refer to corporations whose market capitalisation form the bottom third of total market capitalisation of all publicly listed equity in Japan. The Sub-Fund may also invest in larger companies on an opportunistic basis. The Sub-Fund may also invest in depository receipts including ADRs and GDRs, debt securities convertible into common shares, preference shares and warrants.