Edinburgh-based active, long-only equity specialist Stewart Investors has expanded access to its Asia Pacific and Japan Sustainability strategy with a new EU-domiciled Variable Capital Company (VCC) fund.
The strategy aims to achieve long-term capital growth by investing in a portfolio of 30-60 sustainably managed companies in the Asia Pacific region, including Japan.
Managed by Doug Ledingham, the strategy is focused on investing in high-quality companies with diversified cash flows that can grow in value over the long term.
By investing directly in Japan, investors can gain exposure to high-quality Japanese companies far earlier in their Asia growth journeys and access a greater pool of domestic companies with attractive growth opportunities. For investors, these firms are led by strong management teams and are well-positioned to contribute to, or benefit from, sustainable development.
Ledingham said: “Asia is home to a number of pioneering entrepreneurs and business leaders who are advancing the continent’s sustainability push. This latest fund reinforces our commitment to backing high-quality, competent stewards with resilient financials that can leverage global tailwinds to deliver sound returns. As always, our focus is on quality, and we invest in companies that are aligned with sustainable development.”
Stewart Investors has an investing heritage dating back to 1988 and manages more than US$19 billion in assets (as at 30 June 2024).
