Standard Life Japanese Equity
Equity Japan
The fund is invested in the abrdn SICAV I - Japanese Sustainable Equity Fund which aims to achieve a combination of growth and income by investing in companies in Japan, which adhere to the abrdn Japanese Sustainable Equity Investment Approach. The Fund invests at least in equities and equity related securities of companies listed, incorporated or domiciled in Japan or having significant operations and/or exposure to Japan. All equity and equity-related securities will follow the Investment Approach. This approach utilises abrdn's equity investment process, which enables portfolio managers to qualitatively identify and focus investment in sustainable leaders and improvers. To complement this research, the abrdn ESG House Score is used to quantitatively identify and exclude those companies exposed to the highest ESG risks. Additionally, abrdn apply a set of company exclusions which are related to the UN Global Compact, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), State Owned Enterprises (SOE), Weapons, Tobacco, Gambling, Thermal Coal, Oil & Gas and Electricity Generation. 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 the Japanese equity market. The fund invests predominantly in the shares of companies listed on the Japanese stock markets. The value of inves
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376.40
EUR
+127.95 (+51.50%) past 3 year
as of 19 May 2026Consumer Discretionary
20.7%
Industrials
18.7%
Information Technology
14.7%
Health Care
12.5%
Materials
9.4%
Financials
8.8%
Consumer Staples
6.4%
Real Estate
3.4%
Communication Services
2.7%
Cash
2.6%
SONY GROUP
KEYENCE
TOYOTA
TOKIO MARINE
SHIN-ETSU
RECRUIT
MISUMI
ASAHI GROUP HOLDINGS
HOYA
TOKYU FUDOSAN HOLDINGS
Japanese Equities
97.40%
Cash
2.60%
Fund insights
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Underlying fund: abrdn SICAV I - Japanese Sustainable Equity Fund
Managed by Aberdeen Investments
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 can use derivatives in order to meet its investment objective or to protect from price and currency movements. This may result in gains or losses that are greater than the original amount invested. Derivatives are financial instruments which derive their value from an underlying asset, such as a company share or a bond, and are used routinely in global financial markets. Used correctly, derivatives offer an effective and cost-efficient way of investing in financial markets. However, derivatives can lead to increased volatility of returns in a fund, thus requiring a robust and extensive risk management process. Some derivatives give rise to increased potential for loss where the fund’s counterparty defaults in meeting its payment obligations. The fund does make extensive use of derivatives.
ESG & sustainability
The Fund is classified as Article 8 under the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (“SFDR”). Article 8 funds are those that promote social and/or environmental characteristics, invest in companies that follow good governance, give binding commitments but do not have a sustainable investment objective. A minimum of the Fund’s assets are aligned with social and/or environmental characteristics. Within these assets, the Fund commits to a minimum in Sustainable Investments. The Fund invests a maximum of assets in the “Other” category, which include cash, money market instruments, derivatives and investments not aligned with social and/or environmental characteristics. 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.
The fund promotes social and/or environmental characteristics, invests in companies that follow good governance, gives binding commitments but does not have a sustainable investment objective. The Investment Approach enables portfolio managers to qualitatively identify and focus investment in sustainable leaders and improvers.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Standard Life Japanese Equity.
The Standard Life Japanese Equity Fund invests in the abrdn SICAV I - Japanese Sustainable Equity Fund, which holds equities and equity-related securities of companies in Japan. It focuses on businesses listed, incorporated or domiciled in Japan, as well as companies with significant exposure to Japan. The fund is actively managed and may also hold cash.
The Standard Life Japanese Equity Fund uses the abrdn Japanese Sustainable Equity Investment Approach. Aberdeen’s managers look for sustainable leaders and improvers using qualitative research, and they also use the abrdn ESG House Score to help identify and exclude companies with the highest ESG risks. ESG stands for environmental, social and governance, which are factors that can affect how a company is run and how it behaves over time.
The Standard Life Japanese Equity Fund applies exclusions linked to the UN Global Compact, NBIM, state-owned enterprises, weapons, tobacco, gambling, thermal coal, oil & gas and electricity generation. This means the fund avoids certain businesses that do not fit its sustainability approach or exclusion rules. These screens are part of how the fund seeks to align its holdings with social and environmental characteristics.
The Standard Life Japanese Equity Fund may be more volatile because it is concentrated in Japan and holds a relatively focused portfolio. Its key risks include equities risk, currency risk, counterparty risk, liquidity risk and the use of derivatives. Currency risk means changes in exchange rates can reduce returns for investors when investments are exposed to foreign currencies. Counterparty risk means the other side of a financial contract may fail to pay what it owes.
The Standard Life Japanese Equity Fund reinvests any income it receives, and that income is reflected in the fund’s unit price rather than paid out. The fund aims for a combination of growth and income, but investors should expect income to be accumulated within the fund. This structure may suit investors who prefer capital growth and compounding over regular distributions.
Standard Life Japanese Equity
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