Standard Life Asia Pacific Equity
Equity Asia Pacific Ex-Japan
The Standard Life Asia Pacific Equity Fund invests in the abrdn Asia Pacific Equity Enhanced Index Fund. The aim of the abrdn Asia Pacific Equity Enhanced Index Fund is summarised below. The fund aims to generate growth over the long term (5 years or more) by investing in Asia Pacific, excluding Japan equities (company shares). The fund will invest at least 70% in Asian equities (excluding Japan). The fund may also invest in other funds (including those managed by abrdn), cash and assets that can be turned into cash quickly. Income received by the fund will be reinvested and reflected in the unit price of the fund.
The fund aims to provide long term growth and is designed for investors who are looking for exposure to equity markets in the Asia Pacific region (excluding Japan) and Australasia by investing predominantly in the shares of companies listed on these markets. The fund is actively managed by our investment team, who will select stocks to try to take advantage of opportunities they have identified.
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708.70
EUR
+229.85 (+48.00%) past 3 year
as of 19 May 2026Information Technology
30.0%
Financials
14.3%
Consumer Discretionary
10.8%
Communication Services
10.3%
Health Care
8.3%
Industrials
7.2%
Materials
5.8%
Real Estate
5.5%
Consumer Staples
5.0%
Other
2.9%
Utilities
0.3%
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS
TENCENT
ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING
AIA
CSL
HDFC
BHP
ARISTOCRAT
NARI TECHNOLOGY
Other
58.80%
Pacific Basin Equities
37.30%
Cash
1.70%
UK Equities
0.022
China
29.70%
Taiwan Republic of China
15.90%
Korea (South)
15.10%
Australia
13.80%
India
13.80%
Hong Kong
5.00%
Other
3.00%
Singapore
1.80%
Fund insights
Detailed information extracted from the fund factsheet.
Underlying fund: abrdn Asia Pacific Equity Enhanced Index Fund
Managed by Aberdeen Investments
The fund can use derivatives in order to meet its investment objective or to protect from price and currency movements. The fund and its holdings may use derivatives for the purpose of efficient portfolio management, reduction of risk or to meet its respective investment objective if this is permitted and appropriate. The fund does make extensive use of derivatives.
ESG & sustainability
The fund is classified as Article 6 under the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (“SFDR”). Article 6 funds don't promote ESG characteristics or have a specific sustainable investment objective. This fund is managed using an investment process that integrates environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) factors but does not promote ESG characteristics or have specific sustainable investment objectives. This means that while ESG factors and risks are considered, they may or may not impact portfolio construction. Furthermore, investments within this fund do not take into account the EU Taxonomy criteria for environmentally sustainable economic activities. Aberdeen Investments, the Investment Manager of the fund, integrates sustainability risks and opportunities into its research, analysis and investment decision-making process. Aberdeen Investments believes that the consideration of sustainability risks and opportunities of a company can have a material impact on a company’s competitive position and future success and as such on long-term investment returns for investors. Aberdeen Investments’ ESG integration requires, in addition to its inclusion in the investment decision making process, appropriate monitoring of sustainability considerations in risk management, portfolio monitoring, engagement and stewardship activities. Aberdeen Investments also engages with policymakers on ESG and stewardship matters. Combining the integration of sustainability risks and opportunities with broader monitoring and engagement activities may affect the value of investments and therefore returns.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Standard Life Asia Pacific Equity.
The Standard Life Asia Pacific Equity Fund invests in the abrdn Asia Pacific Equity Enhanced Index Fund, which in turn aims to grow capital over the long term by investing in Asia Pacific equities excluding Japan. It will invest at least 70% in Asian equities outside Japan and may also hold other funds, cash and assets that can be turned into cash quickly. Income is reinvested, so it is reflected in the fund’s unit price rather than paid out.
The Standard Life Asia Pacific Equity Fund has exposure across Asia Pacific markets, with allocations including China, Taiwan, South Korea, India, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. Its holdings include companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Samsung Electronics, Tencent, SK Hynix and Alibaba Group Holding. The portfolio is relatively concentrated, so performance can be affected more by the fortunes of a smaller number of stocks.
The Standard Life Asia Pacific Equity Fund is exposed to equity risk, emerging market risk, currency risk, liquidity risk, counterparty risk, concentrated portfolio risk and the use of derivatives. Equity risk means share prices can rise and fall sharply, while currency risk means changes in exchange rates can affect returns for investors. Emerging markets and China can also be more volatile and involve additional regulatory and settlement risks.
The Standard Life Asia Pacific Equity Fund can use derivatives to help meet its investment objective, reduce risk, or protect against price and currency movements, and it makes extensive use of them. Derivatives are financial contracts whose value is linked to another asset, so they can magnify gains or losses if markets move unexpectedly. This means investors should be comfortable with added complexity as well as the fund’s underlying equity exposure.
The Standard Life Asia Pacific Equity Fund is designed for investors seeking growth over 5 years or more. Its Asia Pacific ex-Japan equity focus means it is best suited to investors who can tolerate stock-market volatility and the higher risks associated with emerging markets and China. The fund also integrates ESG considerations in its process, but it does not promote specific sustainable characteristics or objectives.
Standard Life Asia Pacific Equity
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