Trustnet Magazine Issue 14 January 2016 | Page 14

SCOTTISH MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST TRUST CC JAPAN INCOME & GROWTH This trust is set to benefit from structural reforms that make Japan a more attractive destination for income investors’ cash -6.6% 12.0% 21.0% 11.3% 4.0% Past performance is not a guide to future returns. Please remember that changing stock market conditions and currency exchange rates will affect the value of your investment in the fund and any income from it. You may not get back the amount invested. For a free-thinking investment approach call 0800 917 2112 or visit www.scottishmortgageit.com Long-term investment partners *Source: Morningstar, share price, total return as at 31.12.15. †Ongoing charges as at 31.03.15. Your call may be recorded for training or monitoring purposes. Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust PLC is available through the Baillie Gifford Investment Trust Share Plan and the Investment Trust ISA, which are managed by Baillie Gifford Savings Management Limited (BGSM). BGSM is an affiliate of Baillie Gifford & Co Limited, which is the manager and secretary of Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust PLC. MANAGER: Richard Aston PREMIUM/DISCOUNT: +5.9% LAUNCHED: 15/12/2015 OCF: N/A FE CROWN RATING: N/A trustnetdirect.com TSE TOPIX (42.38%) 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% -10% Dec FTSE All-World Index 50% Oct 13.3% Aug 21.4% Jun 39.8% Apr 30.1% Feb 15 -15.2% CC - Japan Income & Growth Founder (55.97%) Dec Scottish Mortgage 60% Oct 2014-2015 Aug 2013-2014 Jun 2012-2013 Apr 2011-2012 Feb 14 2010-2011 However, Whiting says it is still an attractive offering. “The trust is trading at a premium to asset value, which we think is likely to be maintained given the high yield compared with its peers, providing it with a unique positioning,” he explained. “We consider the trust represents a sound way to get exposure to the evolving Japanese corporate scene, with a potentially healthy dividend return.” Aston focuses on companies he deems to be un