Pictet-Asian Equities Ex Japan HI EUR (3VC0)

Overview

Pictet-Asian Equities Ex Japan HI EUR is a high institutional share class of an actively managed equity mutual fund, headquartered in Luxembourg as a sub-fund of a Société d'Investissement à Capital Variable (SICAV). The primary aim of the fund is to enhance the value of investments over a recommended minimum time frame of five years. To achieve this goal, at least two-thirds of its net assets are allocated to equities of companies that are either based in or primarily operate in Asian countries, excluding Japan. The fund maintains a strong focus on emerging markets, particularly within Mainland China.

Benchmarking against the MSCI AC Asia ex Japan 10/40 index (hedged to EUR), the fund utilizes a bottom-up investment strategy, which combines market analysis with thorough fundamental research of companies to identify securities that promise favorable growth opportunities at attractive valuations. A notable aspect of the fund is its commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, in accordance with Article 8 of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). This entails a strategy that leans towards securities with low sustainability risk and implements exclusions for sectors associated with controversial weapons, fossil fuels, addictive products, and companies breaching established norms. Additionally, the fund engages in proactive proxy voting and dialogue with issuers to further align with ESG objectives.

Since its management by Pictet Asset Management began in 2006, this fund also accumulates dividends in euros, featuring an ongoing charges ratio of 1.80%. It serves as a crucial means of providing diversified access to equities in Asia excluding Japan, catering specifically to long-term growth-oriented investment portfolios amid the continuously evolving economic landscape of the region.

Products and Services

• Equity Mutual Fund

  The primary product offering is an actively managed equity mutual fund focusing on Asian markets, excluding Japan. The fund seeks to create capital appreciation by investing in established companies with robust growth trajectories and favorable valuation metrics.

• ESG Integration

  The fund adopts a systematic ESG integration strategy, ensuring that environmental and social factors are considered in the investment process. This includes a preference for low-sustainability-risk investments while excluding businesses involved in controversial activities, thus promoting sustainable investing practices.

• Risk Mitigation Strategies

  The fund employs specific strategies to mitigate risks associated with equity investments. This includes meticulous security selection based on extensive market and company research, as well as adherence to ESG criteria that contribute to long-term risk-adjusted returns.

• Dividend Accumulation

  Investors benefit from the accumulation of dividends in euros, enhancing the compounding effect of their investment and aligning with long-term capital growth strategies.

• Benchmarking and Performance Evaluation

  The fund's performance is evaluated against the MSCI AC Asia ex Japan 10/40 index, providing a comparative framework for measuring investment success and effectiveness relative to a recognized market benchmark.

• Portfolio Management Expertise

  Managed by Pictet Asset Management, the fund leverages extensive knowledge and experience in the Asian equity markets, bringing in-depth research and analysis to optimize investment outcomes.