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Overview
Hennessy Japan Small Cap Fund
Actively managed, the Fund maintains a relatively concentrated portfolio of Japanese small-cap companies.
Why Invest
- Opportunity to invest in the potential rebound of Japan's economy
- Growth-oriented, small-cap Japanese companies that may be overlooked by other investors
- Asia-based management enables rigorous due diligence and research process leading to an in-depth understanding of the Japanese market and culture
Investment Approach
From a universe of Japanese stocks with market capitalization in the bottom 20%, the Hennessy Japan Small Cap Fund seeks companies with time-tested business models and exceptional management trading at attractive valuations. Focusing on sustainable growth while limiting the downside, the Portfolio Managers seek companies that exhibit:
- A well-capitalized balance sheet with little debt
- Durable competitive advantage
- High return on equity
- Above average earnings growth rate, which is sustainable and predictable
- Strong cash flow generation
- Value gap between intrinsic value and market price
The portfolio is limited to the Managers’ best ideas and is unconfined to benchmarks.
Portfolio Managers
The Fund is sub-advised by Tokyo-based SPARX Asset Management Co., Ltd. Since its founding in 1989, SPARX has grown to become the largest independent asset manager in Japan.
CMA designates Chartered Member of the Security Analysts Association of Japan.
“Our extensive research allows us to uncover hidden opportunities among small-cap Japanese companies.”
- Tad Fujimura
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Performance
Daily Pricing & Performance
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Investor Class (HJPSX)
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NAV
$16.42
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$ Change
-$0.16
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% Change
-0.97%
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YTD
-0.06%
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Institutional Class (HJSIX)
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NAV
$16.19
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-$0.16
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-0.98%
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YTD
0.06%
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Average Annualized Total Return
as of 3/31/24Name 1 Mo YTD 1 yr 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Since Inception (8/31/07) Investor Class (HJPSX) 3.20% 3.90% 11.72% -1.39% 4.52% 8.11% 8.16% Institutional Class (HJSIX) 3.19% 3.96% 12.09% -1.02% 4.91% 8.46% 8.37% Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index 2.85% 4.52% 15.06% 0.13% 3.79% 5.98% 4.98% Tokyo Stock Price Index 3.28% 10.05% 24.29% 3.65% 7.49% 6.98% 3.95% as of 3/31/24Name QTR YTD 1 yr 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Since Inception (8/31/07) Investor Class (HJPSX) 3.90% 3.90% 11.72% -1.39% 4.52% 8.11% 8.16% Institutional Class (HJSIX) 3.96% 3.96% 12.09% -1.02% 4.91% 8.46% 8.37% Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index 4.52% 4.52% 15.06% 0.13% 3.79% 5.98% 4.98% Tokyo Stock Price Index 10.05% 10.05% 24.29% 3.65% 7.49% 6.98% 3.95% Hypothetical Growth of $10,000
as of 3/31/2024Value of $10,000 invested between 3/31/2023 and 3/31/2024
Japan Small Cap Fund (HJPSX) $11,172 Japan Small Cap Fund (HJSIX) $11,209 Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index $11,506 Tokyo Stock Price Index $12,429 Value of $10,000 invested between 3/31/2021 and 3/31/2024
Japan Small Cap Fund (HJPSX) $9,589 Japan Small Cap Fund (HJSIX) $9,697 Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index $10,038 Tokyo Stock Price Index $11,152 Value of $10,000 invested between 3/31/2019 and 3/31/2024
Japan Small Cap Fund (HJPSX) $12,474 Japan Small Cap Fund (HJSIX) $12,711 Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index $12,046 Tokyo Stock Price Index $14,368 Value of $10,000 invested between 3/31/2014 and 3/31/2024
Japan Small Cap Fund (HJPSX) $21,818 Japan Small Cap Fund (HJSIX) $22,528 Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index $17,572 Tokyo Stock Price Index $19,667 Value of $10,000 invested between 8/31/2007 and 3/31/2024
Japan Small Cap Fund (HJPSX) $36,704 Japan Small Cap Fund (HJSIX) $37,900 Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index $22,006 Tokyo Stock Price Index $19,040 This data illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Fund for the period noted, and it assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. This chart does not imply future performance.
Calendar Year Total Returns
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Investor Class (HJPSX) 8.75% 11.59% 8.52% 49.58% -12.51% 19.95% 13.43% -4.65% -16.34% 16.29% Institutional Class (HJSIX) 8.75% 11.81% 8.62% 50.27% -12.13% 20.42% 13.88% -4.30% -15.99% 16.74% Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index -0.50% 15.49% 7.74% 35.34% -18.12% 18.34% 4.97% -2.81% -11.78% 15.39% Tokyo Stock Price Index -2.95% 10.97% 3.69% 26.56% -14.30% 19.67% 13.38% 0.96% -14.87% 20.04% Year Investor Class (HJPSX) Institutional Class (HJSIX) Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index Tokyo Stock Price Index 2013 33.17% 33.17% 25.28% 26.48% 2012 12.76% 12.76% 6.37% 8.06% 2011 -4.17% -4.17% -2.34% -11.82% 2010 23.99% 23.99% 17.73% 14.44% 2009 13.88% 13.88% 6.60% 4.69% 2008 -22.31% -22.31% -16.28% -25.50% Returns-Based Statistics
Relative to Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Indexas of 3/31/24Investor Class (HJPSX)Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Alpha -1.48 0.82 2.25 Beta 0.98 1.03 0.97 Upside Capture 88.37 101.09 101.71 Downside Capture 96.25 97.69 89.94 Institutional Class (HJSIX)Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Alpha -1.12 1.20 2.58 Beta 0.98 1.03 0.97 Upside Capture 89.34 102.00 102.49 Downside Capture 95.35 96.81 88.99 Alpha measures the fund’s excess return relative to the return of the benchmark. Beta measures the volatility of the fund compared to that of the benchmark. The beta of the benchmark is 1.00. Capture ratios measure the fund’s overall performance in up markets (positive return periods) and down markets (negative return periods).
Sharpe Ratio
as of 3/31/24Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Investor Class (HJPSX) -0.23 0.22 0.52 Institutional Class (HJSIX) -0.20 0.24 0.54 Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index -0.13 0.18 0.39 Japan Stock Category Average 0.23 0.47 0.51 Sharpe Ratio is a measure of risk-adjusted return, reflecting the average return earned in excess of the risk-free rate per unit of volatility.
Standard Deviation
as of 3/31/24Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Investor Class (HJPSX) 14.56 16.40 14.22 Institutional Class (HJSIX) 14.56 16.40 14.22 Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index 14.03 15.04 13.65 Japan Stock Category Average 13.65 14.49 12.92 Standard deviation is a statistical measure of the historical volatility of a mutual fund or portfolio.
Fund Expenses
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Investor Class (HJPSX)
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Gross expense ratio
1.52%
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Institutional Class (HJSIX)
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Gross expense ratio
1.12%
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Performance data quoted represents past performance; past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.
Each Morningstar category average represents a universe of funds with similar objectives. The Morningstar Style Box reveals the fund's investment style as of 3/31/24. The vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). ©Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
The performance shown for Institutional Class shares / HJSIX prior to 6/15/15 represents the performance of Investor Class shares of the Fund and includes expenses that are not applicable to and are higher than those of Institutional Class shares.
The Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index represents the universe of small capitalization companies in the Japanese equity markets. The Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) is a market capitalization-weighted index of all companies listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. One cannot invest directly in an index.
The returns of the Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ and TOPIX indices are presented in U.S. Dollar terms.
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Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security.
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Portfolio
Portfolio Characteristics
as of 3/31/24Inception Date (HJPSX) 8/31/07 Inception Date (HJSIX) 6/15/15 Total Fund Assets $120 Million Active Share vs. Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index 94% Portfolio Turnover 33% Median Market Cap $0.8 Billion Median Price/Earnings 15.0x Median Price/Book 1.3x Price/Earnings measures a stock’s price per share compared to earnings. Price/Book measures a stock’s price per share to book value. Portfolio Turnover and Price/Earnings shown reflect the trailing 12-month period.
Sector Weighting
as of 3/31/24Fund Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index Difference Industrials 39.3% 26.0% +13.4% Information Technology 12.8% 14.4% -1.5% Consumer Discretionary 12.4% 15.7% -3.3% Materials 8.3% 11.3% -3.0% Consumer Staples 4.9% 9.8% -5.0% Health Care 4.1% 5.7% -1.5% Financials 3.7% 9.1% -5.5% Real Estate 3.1% 1.6% +1.5% Communication Services 0.9% 4.4% -3.5% Utilities 0.6% 1.7% -1.1% Energy 0.6% 0.5% 0.0% Cash & Other 9.5% % % Portfolio Holdings
Top 10 Holdings
as of 3/31/24% of Net Assets Top 10 Holdings Ticker Current Vs. 4Q23 Vs. 1Q23 10-Year Holdings History (%) Time Held Daihen Corp. 6622 3.22% +0.67% +1.56% 8 Years Towa Corp. 6315 2.83% +0.24% +1.02% 4 Years Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., Ltd. 4186 2.62% +0.56% +0.74% 5 Years Takasago Thermal Engineering Corp. 1969 2.18% -0.15% +0.39% 1 Year Amada Co., Ltd. 6113 2.07% +0.03% +0.25% 1 Year The Musashino Bank, Ltd. 8336 2.02% -0.11% -0.09% 3 Years Japan Pile Corp. 5288 1.98% +0.04% +0.10% 8 Years Tadano Ltd. 6395 1.97% -0.11% +0.07% 2 Years Tsukishima Holdings Co., Ltd. 6332 1.95% -0.19% +0.24% 1 Year J Front Retailing Co., Ltd. 3086 1.90% +0.30% +0.08% 1 Year Total as % of Net Assets 22.74% Total Holdings: 64
as of 12/31/23Please note that full portfolio holdings for the Japan Funds will be available 30 days after each calendar quarter end.
% of Net Assets Equity Holdings Current Vs. 4Q23 Vs. 1Q23 10-Year Holdings History (%) Time Held Towa Corp. 2.59% +0.24% +1.02% 4 Years Daihen Corp. 2.55% +0.67% +1.56% 8 Years Nojima Corp. 2.41% -1.51% -1.00% 4 Years Takasago Thermal Engineering Corp. 2.33% -0.15% +0.39% 1 Year Nihon Kohden Corp. 2.30% -0.51% -0.25% 2 Years Tsukishima Holdings Co., Ltd. 2.14% -0.19% +0.24% 1 Year The Musashino Bank, Ltd. 2.13% -0.11% -0.09% 3 Years Tadano Ltd. 2.08% -0.11% +0.07% 2 Years Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., Ltd. 2.06% +0.56% +0.74% 5 Years Amada Co., Ltd. 2.04% +0.03% +0.25% 1 Year Japan Pile Corp. 1.94% +0.04% +0.10% 8 Years Saizeriya Co., Ltd. 1.93% -0.22% -0.11% 6 Years Penta-Ocean Construction Co., Ltd. 1.92% -0.54% -0.02% 2 Years Cosmos Pharmaceutical Corp. 1.91% -0.20% +1.71% < 1 Year Maxell, Ltd. 1.89% -1.17% -1.23% 1 Year Kyudenko Corporation 1.87% -0.04% +1.83% 1 Year Keihan Holdings Co., Ltd. 1.84% -0.40% +0.28% 1 Year Nishimoto Co., Ltd. 1.83% -0.23% +0.02% 6 Years Siix Corp. 1.82% -0.06% -0.02% 4 Years Tosei Corp. 1.80% +0.06% +0.40% 5 Years Integrated Design & Engineering Holdings Co., Ltd. 1.72% +0.17% +1.89% < 1 Year Ship Healthcare Holdings, Inc. 1.70% -0.43% -0.62% 8 Years Maeda Kosen Co., Ltd. 1.69% +0.15% +0.35% 1 Year Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd. 1.68% +0.15% +0.49% 8 Years Tanseisha Co., Ltd. 1.66% -0.22% -0.06% 3 Years Nishi-Nippon Financial Holdings, Inc. 1.65% 0.00% +1.65% < 1 Year Mitsubishi Logisnext Co., Ltd. 1.61% +0.23% +0.29% 7 Years J Front Retailing Co., Ltd. 1.60% +0.30% +0.08% 1 Year Nissei ASB Machine Co., Ltd. 1.53% +0.02% -0.05% 1 Year Aeon Fantasy Co., Ltd. 1.50% -0.32% -0.54% 2 Years SBS Holdings, Inc. 1.50% -0.14% -0.66% 14 Years TRE Holdings Corp. 1.49% -0.09% -0.12% 2 Years WingArc1st, Inc. 1.42% -0.38% +0.26% 2 Years Topre Corp. 1.38% +0.18% +1.56% < 1 Year Onward Holdings Co., Ltd. 1.36% -0.05% +1.31% 1 Year Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co. Ltd. 1.36% -0.05% -0.92% 4 Years Nichiha Corp. 1.35% -0.01% +0.23% 3 Years Creek & River Co., Ltd. 1.34% -0.30% -0.93% 3 Years NEC Networks & System Integrated 1.33% +0.57% +0.34% 1 Year Nippon Signal Company Ltd. 1.31% -0.14% -0.67% 5 Years PeptiDream, Inc. 1.27% -0.22% -0.17% 1 Year Macnica Holdings, Inc. 1.23% -0.20% -0.32% 6 Years Tsubakimoto Chain Co. 1.22% +0.10% -0.31% 2 Years Toyobo Co., Ltd. 1.20% -0.11% +1.09% < 1 Year Tocalo Co., Ltd. 1.19% +0.15% +0.50% 11 Years Raksul, Inc. 1.19% -0.32% +0.87% < 1 Year Glory Ltd. 1.14% -0.10% -1.07% 2 Years ValueCommerce Co., Ltd. 1.11% -1.11% -1.42% 1 Year Hanwa Co., Ltd. 1.09% +0.03% -0.27% 11 Years Furukawa Co., Ltd. 1.08% -0.19% +0.89% < 1 Year Kyoei Steel, Ltd. 1.07% -1.07% -1.80% 2 Years IMAGICA GROUP, Inc. 1.05% -1.05% -0.96% 1 Year Gakujo Co., Ltd. 1.05% +0.06% +1.11% < 1 Year Nittoku Co., Ltd. 1.02% -0.15% -0.73% 1 Year Ariake Japan Co., Ltd. 1.00% +0.56% +1.56% 1 Year Macromill, Inc. 1.00% -0.15% -0.47% 2 Years Treasure Factory Co., Ltd. 0.98% +0.54% +1.52% < 1 Year Iwatani Corp. 0.96% -0.39% -1.40% 4 Years Daicel Corporation 0.84% -0.04% +0.80% < 1 Year Matsuoka Corp. 0.80% -0.80% -1.26% 5 Years EF-ON, Inc. 0.70% -0.11% -0.39% 6 Years Star Mica Holdings Co. Ltd. 0.67% +0.06% -0.08% 5 Years Trusco Nakayama Corp. 0.62% +0.36% +0.98% < 1 Year Nabtesco Corp. 0.49% +0.44% +0.93% < 1 Year Total as % of Net Assets 95.5% Cash & Other Holdings % of Net Assets Cash & Other 4.5% Total as % of Net Assets 4.5% Country Allocation
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90.5%
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9.5%
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Distributions
The Hennessy Japan Small Cap Fund pays capital gains (if any) once annually, usually in December. Ordinary income distributions (if any) are paid annually, usually in December.
Date Paid Income Short-Term Gain Long-Term Gain Total Per Share Reinvest Price 12/27/2023 $0.13935 -- -- $0.13935 $16.24 12/28/2022 $0.08640 -- -- $0.08640 $13.90 12/29/2021 $0.00241 -- -- $0.00241 $17.18 12/07/2021 -- -- $0.07094 $0.07094 $17.75 12/29/2020 $0.04183 -- -- $0.04183 $18.01 12/27/2019 $0.20725 -- -- $0.20725 $15.92 12/07/2018 -- $0.00020 $0.46558 $0.46578 $14.25 12/27/2017 $0.05212 -- -- $0.05212 $15.86 12/07/2017 -- -- $0.27962 $0.27962 $15.28 12/28/2016 $0.12049 -- -- $0.12049 $10.88 12/07/2016 -- $0.10008 -- $0.10008 $11.08 12/09/2015 -- -- $0.34086 $0.34086 $10.05 12/08/2014 -- $0.21469 $0.69576 $0.91045 $9.42 12/10/2013 -- $1.75115 $0.76336 $2.51451 $9.35 12/07/2012 -- -- $2.34302 $2.34302 $8.79 12/27/2011 $0.04299 -- -- $0.04299 $9.96 12/29/2009 $0.41788 -- -- $0.41788 $8.76 12/18/2007 $0.07000 -- -- $0.07000 $10.16 Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Download historical distributions and NAVsDate Paid Income Short-Term Gain Long-Term Gain Total Per Share Reinvest Price 12/27/2023 $0.19653 -- -- $0.19653 $16.00 12/28/2022 $0.16327 -- -- $0.16327 $13.68 12/29/2021 $0.08562 -- -- $0.08562 $16.94 12/07/2021 -- -- $0.07028 $0.07028 $17.58 12/29/2020 $0.11625 -- -- $0.11625 $17.78 12/27/2019 $0.26554 -- -- $0.26554 $15.72 12/27/2018 $0.04450 -- -- $0.04450 $13.14 12/07/2018 -- $0.00020 $0.45707 $0.45727 $14.11 12/27/2017 $0.08096 -- -- $0.08096 $15.64 12/07/2017 -- -- $0.27518 $0.27518 $15.09 12/28/2016 $0.09525 -- -- $0.09525 $10.71 12/07/2016 -- $0.33984 -- $0.33984 $10.88 12/09/2015 -- -- $0.34170 $0.34170 $10.07 Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
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Fund Documents
Download PDF View Online Japan Small Cap Fund Documents Fact Sheet Portfolio Perspective View Portfolio Updates Japan Small Cap Fund Portfolio Update - March 2024 View Japan Small Cap Fund Portfolio Update - February 2024 View Japan Small Cap Fund Portfolio Update - January 2024 View Japan Small Cap Fund Portfolio Update - December 2023 View Summary Prospectus Full Prospectus Statement of Additional Information Japan Small Cap Fund Shareholder Reports and Quarterly Holdings Q1 Holdings Semi-Annual Report Q3 Holdings Annual Report Currently, paper copies of the annual and semi-annual reports are not sent by mail unless shareholders specifically request paper copies. You may elect to receive paper copies free of charge by calling U.S. Bank Global Fund Services at 1-800-261-6950 or, if you own shares through a financial intermediary, by contacting your financial intermediary.
**Please note the upcoming change to shareholder report delivery.**
After July 24, 2024, shareholder reports will be sent by mail unless a shareholder has elected or elects to receive reports electronically via e-delivery. To sign up for e-delivery, please visit My Account. https://www.hennessyfunds.com/account or by calling U.S. Bank Global Fund Services at 1-800-261-6950 or, if you own shares through a financial intermediary, by contacting your financial intermediary.
