Schroder ISF* Asian Equity Yield
Finding the most attractive dividend opportunities in Asia PacificOur approach
Our approach centres on dividend investing. We believe the opportunity is especially attractive in Asia Pacific (ex Japan) where dividend yields are among the highest in the world with some of the best prospects for future growth.
Schroder ISF* Asian Equity Yield aims to generate stable long-term returns through a combination of capital growth and income by investing in equities of Asia Pacific companies (excluding Japan).
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Identifying true shareholder value
We look for quality companies that create true shareholder value by paying out a steady dividend stream that grows over time. These companies must provide an attractive and efficient way to gain exposure to economic growth in Asia with lower volatility and a degree of downside protection.
Effective risk diversification
Having a broad investment universe helps us to diversify risk effectively. We can invest across all the stocks listed on Asia Pacific ex Japan stock exchanges, wherever we find the best opportunities. These are identified through our disciplined screening process.
Extensive bottom-up research capability in the region
Our commitment to bottom-up research is demonstrated by the considerable proprietary resources we have devoted to building a vast and experienced team of Asia Pacific ex-Japan research analysts. They receive support from our joint venture team in India who provide macroeconomic and industry insights.
A disciplined and repeatable investment process
Schroders has a disciplined approach to managing Asia ex-Japan equity which has been enhanced over more than 25 years. We place primary emphasis on our capability to generate investment insight through bottom-up research with a top-down macroeconomic and risk-controlled overlay. This repeatable approach and discipline in execution provides confidence for our investors with continued strong performance.
Meet the Fund Manager
King Fuei Lee is the fund manager for Schroder ISF* Asian Equity Yield. He is supported by a team of regional analysts based in Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney, Taipei, Shanghai and our joint venture team in India to gain macroeconomic and industry insights that may impact the portfolio.
King Fuei Lee
Co-Head of Asian Equity Alternative Investments
Risk considerations
*Schroder International Selection Fund is referred to as Schroder ISF.
- Counterparty risk: The fund may have contractual agreements with counterparties. If a counterparty is unable to fulfil their obligations, the sum that they owe to the fund may be lost in part or in whole.
- Currency risk: The fund may lose value as a result of movements in foreign exchange rates.
- Derivatives risk – efficient portfolio management: Derivatives may be used to manage the portfolio efficiently. A derivative may not perform as expected, may create losses greater than the cost of the derivative and may result in losses to the fund.
- Emerging Markets & Frontier risk: Emerging markets, and especially frontier markets, generally carry greater political, legal, counterparty, operational and liquidity risk than developed markets.
- IBOR risk: The transition of the financial markets away from the use of interbank offered rates (IBORs) to alternative reference rates may impact the valuation of certain holdings and disrupt liquidity in certain instruments. This may impact the investment performance of the fund.
- Liquidity risk: In difficult market conditions, the fund may not be able to sell a security for full value or at all. This could affect performance and could cause the fund to defer or suspend redemptions of its shares.
- Market risk: The value of investments can go up and down and an investor may not get back the amount initially invested.
- Operational risk: Operational processes, including those related to the safekeeping of assets, may fail. This may result in losses to the fund.
- Performance risk: Investment objectives express an intended result but there is no guarantee that such a result will be achieved. Depending on market conditions and the macro economic environment, investment objectives may become more difficult to achieve.
- Stock Connect risk: The fund may be investing in China "A" shares via the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect which may involve clearing and settlement, regulatory, operational and counterparty risks.
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