Schroder Japan Trust plc - SJG

Capturing Japan's new dawn

Why invest in SJG?

The Japanese equity market currently offers a compelling long-term investment opportunity. Several developments that are unique to Japan should combine to support sustained corporate earnings growth and increasing valuation multiples in the years ahead. SJG is an excellent way of gaining exposure to Japan’s exciting potential.


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Annual General Meeting - Monday 1 December 2025

The Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held on Monday, 1 December 2025 at 1.00pm. A virtual broadcast of the Portfolio Manager's presentation can be accessed by registering below.

A supportive macroeconomic environment

Japan is experiencing encouraging economic conditions. Reinvestment of higher profits through wage increases is driving sustainable economic progress. Governance reforms are improving returns and growth prospects in Japan's corporate landscape.

A disciplined and differentiated approach

Masaki Taketsume, portfolio manager, has crafted a successful and distinctive investment approach by identifying mispriced stocks. SJG should appeal to income-seeking investors with an aim to pay a dividend of 4% of net asset value annually.

The time for active managers to shine

This represents an exciting environment for active, high conviction stock pickers. By focusing the portfolio towards undervalued businesses with strong growth prospects and the potential to improve returns, Masaki is confident in the opportunity ahead.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025
Half Year Report 2025
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Kepler Research
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Portfolio and Performance

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Source: Kepler Trust Intelligence, 2025

Citywire's investment trust manager ratings are three-year risk-adjusted measures of the movement in a trust’s net asset value (NAV). They are based on the ‘information ratio’, which is a measure of a fund manager’s skill against a benchmark.  The benchmarks are applied at the trust level, using month-end cum fair NAV. This methodology is consistent with our annual Citywire Investment Trust Awards and our established fund manager ratings.  For a fund manager to be considered, they need a 36-month track record. Each trust they manage also requires a 36-month track record, unless it aligns with a trust in the same sector and is assigned the same benchmark as an eligible trust.

Source: Citywire, 2025

In the Media

Citywire: AI-infrastructure play drives standout returns for Schroder Japan
Citywire: Japanese smaller companies still look too cheap
Kepler: Trust Issues - Investing in Japan with SJG's Masaki Taketsume
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Kepler: Interim Results Analysis - April 2025
Citywire: The most consistently rated trust managers
IFA Magazine: Fidelity International reveals top-selling funds and investment trusts in January
UK Investing: Schroder Japan Trust shows robust performance under Masaki's leadership
The John Baron Portfolios Podcast: Interview with Masaki Taketsume
Citywire: Interview with Masaki Taketsume
Investors Chronicle: Making sense of Japan’s economic and political developments
Armchair Trader: Schroder Japan following Japan’s comeback trail
The Mail on Sunday on the Schroder Japan Trust
AIC: Big in Japan - where are you currently finding opportunities?
Kepler: Spotlight on SJG's enhanced dividend

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