Japanese Fund
Grow your money through a diverse portfolio of Japanese companies
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How does the Japanese Fund work?
The Japanese Fund is an easy way to invest in the Japanese market. The Fund is managed by an experienced international investment manager and aims to grow your money over the medium to long term.
You can invest anything from one off payment of £1,000, or as little as £50 per month with our regular savings plan.
You can check your investment value online at any time with our online portfolio service, or request a paper statement.
Whenever you want to access your money, just sell some or all of your shares in the Fund — there are no penalty fees.
We have a dedicated call centre where you can speak directly to a fund representative.
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What's the level of risk?
Adventurous: For the more adventurous investor. Potential of greater long term growth but inevitably balanced by the higher risk of capital losses. Income and growth may fluctuate and you may get back less than you invested.
Read our guide to the different risk levels.
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What will I be investing in?
Equities: the Japanese Fund buys and sells shares of companies in Japan. The return on your investment will depend on how well these companies perform.
Read our guide to the different types of investment.
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How long should I plan to invest for?
You should plan to invest for the medium or long term — at least five years.
A short-term investment in equities has a high level of risk, as markets can be volatile. All equity investments carry less risk over the longer term.
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Who is the Japanese Fund for?
Choose the Japanese Fund if you're looking for:
- an adventurous addition to your portfolio: typically you'll already have investments in more cautious funds, and have some spare capital you're willing to risk for potentially greater returns.
- an investment in the Japanese market: you want to invest in Japanese companies with a high potential for growth.
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Who is the Japanese Fund not for?
The Japanese Fund is not the right choice you if:
- you don't want to risk your capital: if you can't afford to lose the sum you're investing, find a lower risk fund using our Savings and Investments Finder.
- you need a regular income: if you need an income from your investment, for example to supplement a pension, take a look at our income funds.
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How to apply
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It should be remembered that the value of shares and the income from them can
go down as well as up and cannot be guaranteed. An investment in a currency
other than the shareholder's own base currency or in a fund that invests in
securities denominated in currencies other than its base currency will be
subject to the movements of foreign exchange rates, which may cause an
additional favourable or unfavourable change in value. Consequently, investors
may, on selling their shares, receive an amount greater or less than their
original investment.