Description

Managed by Aberdeen Fund Managers Limited, the abrdn Japan Investment Trust plc operates as a UK-domiciled, closed-ended equity fund, established in August 1998 (initially as Aberdeen All Asia Investment Trust PLC). Its primary objective is to invest in publicly traded Japanese companies, targeting a broad spectrum of industries. The trust specifically seeks out growth-oriented equities, encompassing businesses across all market capitalizations. Portfolio construction is driven by a rigorous bottom-up fundamental analysis, involving a deep dive into various aspects such as company management, core business strategy, financial health (balance sheet and key ratios), corporate governance standards, market positioning, peer comparison, and future business potential. The fund's performance is measured against the MSCI All Countries Asia Pacific (including Japan) index.