Top 10 Holdings (as of 02/28/2023)
Security | % of Net Assets | % Benchmark1 |
---|---|---|
JM Holdings Co., Ltd. | 2.95 | 0.02 |
Sekisui Jushi Corporation | 2.76 | 0.06 |
EXEO Group, Inc. | 2.67 | 0.28 |
Sakata Inx Corporation | 2.61 | 0.05 |
Kandenko Co., Ltd. | 2.58 | 0.11 |
Seria Co., Ltd. | 2.43 | 0.14 |
Nitto Kohki Co., Ltd. | 2.30 | 0.02 |
Fujikura Kasei Co., Ltd. | 2.30 | Not included |
Create SD Holdings Co., Ltd. | 2.12 | 0.11 |
Izumi Co., Ltd. | 2.02 | 0.11 |
The ten largest equity holdings by market value reflect the Fund's investments on the date indicated and may not be representative of the Fund's current or future holdings.
(1) Russell/Nomura SmallTM Cap Index. The Russell/Nomura Small CapTM Index represents approximately 15% of the total market capitalization of the Russell/Nomura Total MarketTM Index. It measures the performance of the smallest Japanese equity securities in the Russell/Nomura Total MarketTM Index. One cannot invest directly in an index.
Sector Weightings
The industry diversification reflects the Fund's investments on the date indicated and may not be representative of the Fund's current or future holdings.
Disclosures
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The Fund may participate in new issuances of securities ("New Issues"), and a portion of the Fund's returns consequently may be attributable to its investment in New Issues. The market value of New Issues may fluctuate considerably due to factors such as the absence of a prior public market, unseasoned trading, and the limited availability for trading and limited information about the issuer. When a composite's asset base is small, New Issues may have a magnified impact on the Fund's performance. As a fund's assets grow, it is probable that the effect of the composite's investment in New Issues on its total returns may not be as significant, which could reduce the Fund's performance. There is no guarantee that the availability or economic attractiveness of New issues will be consistent from year to year.
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