JPMorgan Asia Growth & Income plc (JAGI)

Overview

JPMorgan Asian Investment Trust plc operates as an open-ended equity mutual fund, with JPMorgan Funds Limited serving as the fund's primary manager and JPMorgan Asset Management (UK) Limited acting as the co-manager. Established on January 1, 1997, and domiciled in the United Kingdom, the fund initially was known as JPMorgan Fleming Asian Investment Trust plc. Its investment focus lies in the public equity markets of Asia, explicitly excluding Japan, and aims to offer its investors exposure to a diversified portfolio across various sectors, primarily targeting growth stocks of companies within the region. Performance evaluation of the fund's portfolio is benchmarked against the MSCI AC Asia Ex Japan Index, underscoring its strategic alignment with market movements and opportunities across the specified geographic focus.

Products and Services

• Public Equity Investments in Asia (Excluding Japan)

  The main service offered by JPMorgan Asian Investment Trust plc is its investment in the public equity markets of Asia, with the notable exclusion of Japan. This geographic focus allows the fund to capitalize on the growth and investment potentials in one of the world's fastest-growing regions, utilizing a strategic approach to identify and invest in growth stocks of companies across diversified sectors.

• Diversified Sector Investments

  Within its investment strategy, the fund ensures a diversified portfolio distribution across a variety of sectors. This approach is designed to mitigate risks associated with market volatility and sector-specific downturns, hence maximizing potential returns for the investors by spreading investments across different areas of the economy. The diversification strategy supports the fund’s goal of achieving a balanced and robust investment portfolio.

• Growth Stock Investments

  Targeting growth stocks of companies is a key investment criterion for JPMorgan Asian Investment Trust plc. Investing in growth stocks—companies that are expected to grow sales and earnings at a faster rate than the market average—allows the fund to potentially reap higher returns. This investment preference aligns with the fund’s objective to generate capital appreciation over the long term for its investors.

• Benchmarking Against MSCI AC Asia Ex Japan Index

  The performance of JPMorgan Asian Investment Trust plc's portfolio is benchmarked against the MSCI AC Asia Ex Japan Index. This index serves as an essential tool for the fund to measure its performance in relation to a broad representation of the Asian equity market (excluding Japan). Benchmarking against this index allows the fund to assess its investment strategy's effectiveness, guiding adjustments and decisions to align with or outperform market trends.