Our Japan Equity team is strong and very experienced with an excellent track record of navigating Japan’s equity universe for over close to two decades. Our significant scale of operations in Asia allows the team tier 1 access to management and an ability to leverage counterparty relationships in terms of analysis and effecting transactions.

A robust and centralised team framework allows our managers to maximise challenge and debate. These factors are vital to executing our strategy and delivering repeatable performance to investors. We are patient. Rather than follow the herd and be influenced by behavioural biases, we adopt a longer-term mindset that allows us to focus on the best stock opportunities.

Our strategies

Japan Smaller Companies
Japan Smaller Companies
Japan Sustainable
Japan Sustainable

For more information on how to invest in these strategies, contact us here.

Our team

Our team of experts is focused on delivering superior long-term outcomes to investors.

  • Ivailo Dikov

    Ivailo Dikov

    Portfolio Manager
  • Max Godwin, CA

    Max Godwin, CA

    Portfolio Manager
  • Samuel Hoang, MBA

    Samuel Hoang, MBA

    Portfolio Manager
  • Charlotte Lu

    Charlotte Lu

    Portfolio Manager
  • James Ying, CFA

    James Ying, CFA

    Client Portfolio Manager

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