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abrdn Japan Equity Fund Inc
mutual fund
XJEQX
Payout Change
Suspended
Price as of:
$7.14
-0.08
-1.11%
primary theme
Japan Equity
share class
XJEQX (Mutual Fund)
abrdn Japan Equity Fund Inc
Payout Change
Suspended
Price as of:
$7.14
-0.08
-1.11%
primary theme
Japan Equity
share class
XJEQX (Mutual Fund)
abrdn Japan Equity Fund Inc
Payout Change
Suspended
Price as of:
$7.14
-0.08
-1.11%
primary theme
Japan Equity
share class
Name
As of 12/12/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
5.7%
1 yr return
10.4%
3 Yr Avg Return
-11.5%
5 Yr Avg Return
-4.9%
Net Assets
$92.7 M
Holdings in Top 10
39.0%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$7.2
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.83%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 45.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Closed-end mutual fund
Name
As of 12/12/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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XJEQX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 5.7%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return -11.5%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return -4.9%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio 0.76%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annually
Fund Details
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Legal Nameabrdn Japan Equity Fund Inc
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Fund Family Nameabrdn Inc.
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Inception DateOct 09, 2012
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Shares Outstanding13408536
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Share ClassOther
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerAdrian Lim
Fund Description
XJEQX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | XJEQX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 5.7% | 2.1% | 29.4% | 94.74% |
| 1 Yr | 10.4% | 6.1% | 29.4% | 94.74% |
| 3 Yr | -11.5%* | -11.7% | 25.4% | 100.00% |
| 5 Yr | -4.9%* | -5.0% | 18.5% | 100.00% |
| 10 Yr | 1.0%* | 1.0% | 11.8% | 100.00% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | XJEQX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9.5% | 0.0% | 36.8% | 89.47% |
| 2022 | -32.8% | -34.0% | 2.8% | 97.30% |
| 2021 | -15.1% | -15.7% | 14.9% | 94.12% |
| 2020 | 21.7% | -6.2% | 31.2% | 33.33% |
| 2019 | 19.6% | 4.7% | 24.4% | 31.25% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | XJEQX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 5.7% | 2.1% | 29.4% | 94.74% |
| 1 Yr | 10.4% | 6.1% | 29.4% | 94.74% |
| 3 Yr | -11.5%* | -11.7% | 25.4% | 100.00% |
| 5 Yr | -4.9%* | -5.0% | 18.5% | 100.00% |
| 10 Yr | 1.0%* | 1.0% | 11.8% | 100.00% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | XJEQX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9.5% | 2.0% | 42.0% | 92.11% |
| 2022 | -32.8% | -32.8% | 5.9% | 100.00% |
| 2021 | -15.1% | -15.1% | 18.0% | 100.00% |
| 2020 | 21.7% | -3.2% | 34.7% | 39.39% |
| 2019 | 19.6% | 7.7% | 26.7% | 53.13% |
NAV & Total Return History
XJEQX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| XJEQX | Category Low | Category High | XJEQX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 92.7 M | 5.91 M | 16.7 B | 84.21% |
| Number of Holdings | 69 | 27 | 1791 | 68.42% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 40.8 M | 2.5 M | 4.17 B | 71.05% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 39.01% | 3.5% | 141.4% | 21.05% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 6.45%
- Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 6.45%
- Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 6.45%
- Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 6.45%
- Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 6.45%
- Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 6.45%
- Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 6.45%
- Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 6.45%
- Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 6.45%
- Tokio Marine Holdings Inc 6.45%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | XJEQX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.98% | 94.34% | 102.16% | 13.16% |
| Cash | 0.02% | 0.02% | 38.84% | 100.00% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.67% | 18.42% |
| Other | 0.00% | -2.22% | 19.35% | 21.05% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 10.53% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.97% | 15.79% |
XJEQX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| XJEQX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.83% | 0.09% | 3.46% | 52.63% |
| Management Fee | 0.60% | 0.09% | 0.90% | 44.74% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | 0.20% | 0.15% | 0.20% | 100.00% |
Sales Fees
| XJEQX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| XJEQX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 2.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| XJEQX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 45.00% | 2.95% | 70.30% | 93.94% |
XJEQX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| XJEQX | Category Low | Category High | XJEQX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 21.26% | 94.74% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| XJEQX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annual | SemiAnnual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| XJEQX | Category Low | Category High | XJEQX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.76% | -0.63% | 2.45% | 55.26% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| XJEQX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.019 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.562 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.069 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.422 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.059 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.227 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.089 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.027 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.230 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.048 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $0.020 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $0.049 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2013 | $0.149 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2012 | $0.065 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2011 | $0.052 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2010 | $0.055 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2009 | $0.038 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2008 | $0.042 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 14, 2006 | $0.090 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 19, 2006 | $0.056 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 1996 | $0.042 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 1996 | $0.613 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 14, 1995 | $0.105 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 1994 | $0.089 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 14, 1993 | $0.822 | OrdinaryDividend |
XJEQX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Adrian Lim
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 14, 2014
8.22
8.2%
Adrian Lim is a Senior Investment Manager on the Asian Equities Team. Adrian originally joined abrdn in 2001 as a Manager on the Private Equity Team, on the acquisition of Murray Johnstone, but transferred to his current post soon afterwards. Previously, Adrian worked for Arthur Andersen LLP as an Associate Director advising clients on mergers & acquisitions in the region. Adrian holds a BAcc from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and is a CFA® charterholder. CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are registered trademarks owned by CFA Institute.
Hugh Young
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 14, 2014
8.22
8.2%
Hugh Young is the Chairman for the abrdn business in Asia. He was previously the Head of Asia Pacific for Aberdeen Standard Investments, a main board director and Head of Investments for Aberdeen Asset Management (before its merger with Standard Life plc). Hugh joined the company in 1985 to manage Asian equities from London, having started his investment career in 1980. He founded the company's regional headquarters in Singapore in 1992. Hugh is a director of a number of group subsidiary companies and group-managed investment trusts and funds. Hugh graduated with a BA (Hons) in Politics from Exeter University.
Flavia Cheong
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 31, 2021
0.58
0.6%
Flavia Cheong is the Head of Asia Pacific Equities on the Asian Equities team at abrdn, where, as well as sharing responsibility for company research, she oversees regional portfolio construction. Before joining abrdn in 1996, she was an economist with the Investment Company of the People's Republic of China, and earlier with the Development Bank of Singapore. Flavia graduated with a BA in Economics and an MA (Hons) in Economics from the University of Auckland. She is a CFA charterholder. CFA(r) and Chartered Financial Analyst(r) are registered trademarks owned by CFA Institute.
Ai Mee Gan
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 31, 2021
0.58
0.6%
Ai-Mee Gan is an Investment Manager on the Asian Equities Team. Ai Mee joined Aberdeen in April 2009. Previously, Ai Mee worked as a Senior Associate with Transaction Advisory Services at Ernst & Young. Ai Mee holds a BCom in Accounting & Finance and BSc in Information Systems, University of Melbourne. She is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.
Christina Woon
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 31, 2021
0.58
0.6%
Christina Woon is an Assistant Investment Manager on the Asian Equities Team. Christina joined the company in January 2013 as a graduate. Christina holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from Singapore Management University. She is a CFA charterholder.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 24.43 | 7.11 | 8.25 |
