Legg Mason Asia Pacific (ex Japan) Fund

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About The Fund

Investment Aim

The Fund seeks to achieve long-term capital growth by investing at least 70% of its Total Assets in equity securities of Asia Pacific companies excluding Japan. The Investment Manager will invest in both developed and emerging Asia Pacific countries across a range of industries and capitalisations.

Performance Benchmark

MSCI AC Asia Pacific Ex Japan
 
Class A Ord
NAV:USD 480.16
High*:USD 692.94
Low*:USD 97.66
*Based on since inception month end prices.
 
Fund Size:USD 37 million
All data are as of 31 July 2010.
 
 
 

About the Investment Strategy

  • The Fund invests in companies domiciled in developed Asia Pacific countries and emerging Asia Pacific countries ex Japan.
  • The Fund may invest in companies across the market capitalisation spectrum in a range of industries across the region.
  • The investment manager's stock selection analysis includes valuation, potential earnings surprises, and country risk.
  • The manager conducts in-depth and systematic country analysis to estimate risk premiums and rank countries in terms of relative attractiveness.

    • About the Investment Team

    Batterymarch is a global investment manager with over 25 years' experience in managing emerging market, UK, and European equities, with an on-the-ground presence in London covering the UK and European stock markets.

    General Fund Literature

    Fact Sheet
    Prospectus
    Annual Report
    Interim Report
     
     

    This document, prepared by Legg Mason Asset Management Singapore Pte. Limited ("Legg Mason"), is for information only and does not constitute an offer nor solicitation to buy or sell any units of the Fund. The prospectus of the Fund is available and may be obtained from Legg Mason or its authorised distributors. Investors should read the prospectus prior to any subscription. All applications for units in the Fund must be made on the application forms accompanying the prospectus. An investment in the Fund is subject to investment risks, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested. The value of units and the income accruing to the units, if any, may fall or rise and past performance is not necessarily a guide for future performance.

    All opinions and estimates in this document constitute Legg Mason's house view as of the date of this document and is subject to change without notice. Legg Mason, its affiliates, officers or directors, may have an interest in the acquisition or disposal of the securities mentioned herein.

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