SHARE THIS The just-released 2Q CY22 data on aggregate corporate profits in Japan was very positive, with the overall corporate recurring pre-tax profit margin hitting a record high on a four quarter average.
SHARE THIS The just-released 3Q CY22 data on aggregate corporate profits in Japan was very positive, with the overall corporate recurring pre-tax profit margin hitting a record high on a four quarter average.
SHARE THIS This fund restricts US persons (including US residents, legal persons and other entities which are established under US law or which have their principal place of business in the US and pension plans for their officers and employees, and...
SHARE THIS This fund restricts US persons (including US residents, legal persons and other entities which are established under US law or which have their principal place of business in the US and pension plans for their officers and employees, and...
SHARE THIS The just-released 4Q CY22 data on aggregate corporate profits in Japan was somewhat mixed, as the overall corporate recurring pre-tax profit margin fell from its record high on a four quarter average. The non-financial service sector ticked...
SHARE THIS The just-released 2Q CY23 data on aggregate corporate profits in Japan was somewhat mixed, but the overall corporate recurring pre-tax profit margin rebounded near its record high on a four-quarter average.
SHARE THIS The just-released 3Q CY23 data on Japan’s aggregate corporate profits was a bit mixed, but the overall corporate recurring pre-tax profit margin surged to a record high on a four-quarter average. The non-financial service sector rose to...
SHARE THIS The Fund seeks to achieve the net asset value per unit to track the performance of the Nikkei Semiconductor Stock Index by investing in component stocks of the index. Key information {loadmodule custom,etf-213A-key-information} Net Asset...
SHARE THIS The shift in market narratives continues to gather pace, matching the increase in volatility of the economic cycle seen since the beginning of the pandemic. Central banks are generally aiming to smooth the economic cycle, but this time they...
SHARE THIS We are taking a more constructive view in duration overall, as we believe that the markets have largely priced in hawkish Fed expectations. Among the low-yielding countries, we prefer Singapore and Hong Kong, while we like Malaysia and India...
SHARE THIS After spending almost a decade in the shadows of their larger counterparts, Asia’s smaller companies are being viewed in a new light. Factors that had weighed on these businesses are now turning into tailwinds, and we have identified seven...
SHARE THIS We believe that there are substantial rewards for those who are capable of driving the push for global decarbonisation. So, the question is: who is building the kit for the world’s net zero ambitions? We believe that the answer, both now and...
SHARE THIS As the exponential growth of machine learning kicks in, we believe that big technology companies with the first mover advantage in AI and high-end manufacturers of AI-focused hardware and microprocessors, notably Asian players, are in a...
SHARE THIS Many may expect the incoming Trump administration's transactional approach to be detrimental to the geopolitical and macroeconomic landscapes. However, we believe that Washington's mercantilist stance should not prevent Asian markets from...
SHARE THIS As the rest of the world contends with the geopolitical and economic implications of Trump 2.0, ASEAN presents a wealth of long-term investment opportunities, driven by strong fundamentals and supportive policies.
SHARE THIS The Fund invests in shares of the component stocks in the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) and structures its portfolio in line with the TOPIX calculation method. As a rule, by maintaining this portfolio structure, the Fund seeks to achieve a...
SHARE THIS The Fund seeks to achieve a NAV that closely correlates with the movement of the TOPIX Ex-Financials by investing in shares of the component stocks of the TOPIX Ex-Financials, and maintaining, in principle, a portfolio constructed consistent...
SHARE THIS This Fund seeks the net asset value per unit to track the performance of the TSE Dividend Focus 100 Index by investing in stocks and real estate investment trust securities (REITs) listed on the TSE Dividend Focus 100 Index. Key information...
SHARE THIS This Fund invests in Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) securities and structures its portfolio in accordance with the calculation method of the Tokyo Stock Exchange REIT Index, and in principle by maintaining such portfolio aims to keep...
SHARE THIS The Fund invests primarily in Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) securities through investment in the mother fund, and structures its portfolio in accordance with the calculation method of the Tokyo Stock Exchange REIT Index, and aims to...