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    Sector & Specialty - Japan

    Hennessy Japan Fund

    Actively managed, the Fund maintains a highly concentrated, best ideas portfolio of Japanese companies.

    Investor

    HJPNX

    Institutional

    HJPIX

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    Why Invest

    • Opportunity to invest in the potential rebound of Japan's economy
    • Concentrated portfolio focused on world-class, globally oriented companies
    • Asia-based management enables rigorous due diligence and research process leading to an in-depth understanding of the Japanese market and culture

    Investment Approach

    The Hennessy Japan Fund seeks high-quality,  globally-oriented Japanese companies with time-tested business models and exceptional management that can perform well through economic cycles. 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, with a concentrated number of holdings.

    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.

    “We believe having 'feet on the street' in Japan provides a crucial advantage for our shareholders.”

    - Masa Takeda

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  • Performance

    Daily Pricing & Performance

    as of 11/8/24
    • Investor Class (HJPNX)
      • NAV

        $44.55

      • $ Change

        -$0.16

      • % Change

        -0.36%

      • YTD

        19.98%

    • Institutional Class (HJPIX)
      • NAV

        $46.44

      • $ Change

        -$0.16

      • % Change

        -0.34%

      • YTD

        20.40%

    Average Annualized Total Return

    as of 10/31/24
    Name 1 Mo YTD 1 yr 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Since Inception (10/31/03)
    Investor Class (HJPNX) -6.55% 16.37% 31.11% -1.06% 4.51% 7.85% 8.08%
    Institutional Class (HJPIX) -6.54% 16.75% 31.59% -0.68% 4.91% 8.25% 8.37%
    Russell/Nomura Total Market Index -4.68% 8.45% 21.52% 2.72% 5.54% 6.52% 5.22%
    Tokyo Stock Price Index -4.33% 7.73% 21.72% 2.82% 5.29% 6.46% 5.09%

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    as of 9/30/24
    Name QTR YTD 1 yr 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Since Inception (10/31/03)
    Investor Class (HJPNX) 6.72% 24.54% 36.86% 0.34% 6.81% 8.90% 8.47%
    Institutional Class (HJPIX) 6.81% 24.92% 37.43% 0.72% 7.23% 9.31% 8.75%
    Russell/Nomura Total Market Index 7.70% 13.78% 22.40% 3.40% 7.46% 6.91% 5.48%
    Tokyo Stock Price Index 6.95% 12.60% 21.62% 3.10% 7.26% 6.76% 5.33%

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    Hypothetical Growth of $10,000

    as of 10/31/2024

    Value of $10,000 invested between 10/31/2023 and 10/31/2024

    Japan Fund (HJPNX) $13,111
    Japan Fund (HJPIX) $13,159
    Russell/Nomura Total Market Index $12,152
    Tokyo Stock Price Index $12,172

    Value of $10,000 invested between 10/31/2021 and 10/31/2024

    Japan Fund (HJPNX) $9,684
    Japan Fund (HJPIX) $9,797
    Russell/Nomura Total Market Index $10,839
    Tokyo Stock Price Index $10,857

    Value of $10,000 invested between 10/31/2019 and 10/31/2024

    Japan Fund (HJPNX) $12,465
    Japan Fund (HJPIX) $12,710
    Russell/Nomura Total Market Index $13,094
    Tokyo Stock Price Index $12,957

    Value of $10,000 invested between 10/31/2014 and 10/31/2024

    Japan Fund (HJPNX) $21,294
    Japan Fund (HJPIX) $22,104
    Russell/Nomura Total Market Index $18,249
    Tokyo Stock Price Index $18,730

    Value of $10,000 invested between 10/31/2003 and 10/31/2024

    Japan Fund (HJPNX) $51,138
    Japan Fund (HJPIX) $54,080
    Russell/Nomura Total Market Index $28,267
    Tokyo Stock Price Index $28,393

    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 (HJPNX)
    6.98% 12.95% 11.26% 32.04% -6.57% 18.04% 25.52% -3.07% -30.65% 22.85%
    Institutional Class (HJPIX)
    7.23% 13.24% 11.65% 32.60% -6.19% 18.51% 26.04% -2.70% -30.40% 23.35%
    Russell/Nomura Total Market Index
    -3.03% 11.72% 3.31% 27.17% -14.42% 20.07% 14.04% 1.35% -15.43% 19.99%
    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 (HJPNX)
    Institutional Class (HJPIX)
    Russell/Nomura Total Market Index
    Tokyo Stock Price Index
    2013 26.16% 26.38% 26.57% 26.48%
    2012 11.61% 11.94% 8.05% 8.06%
    2011 0.29% 0.71% -12.60% -11.82%
    2010 20.64% 20.79% 14.65% 14.44%
    2009 9.83% 9.77% 5.81% 4.69%
    2008 -27.50% -27.49% -25.96% -25.50%
    2007 -14.25% -14.19% -6.17% -6.31%
    2006 -13.10% -12.83% 1.91% 2.04%
    2005 50.26% 50.41% 29.31% 26.75%
    2004 36.31% 36.40% 15.39% 15.59%

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    Returns-Based Statistics
    Relative to Russell/Nomura Total Market Index

    as of 9/30/24
    Investor Class (HJPNX)
    Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr
    Alpha -2.45 -0.53 2.17
    Beta 1.14 1.06 0.99
    Upside Capture 113.47 105.00 103.19
    Downside Capture 129.30 110.32 92.29
    Institutional Class (HJPIX)
    Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr
    Alpha -2.07 -0.14 2.55
    Beta 1.14 1.06 0.99
    Upside Capture 114.41 106.02 104.33
    Downside Capture 128.52 109.47 91.39

    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 9/30/24
    Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr
    Investor Class (HJPNX) -0.08 0.32 0.52
    Institutional Class (HJPIX) -0.06 0.34 0.54
    Russell/Nomura Total Market Index 0.05 0.39 0.43
    Japan Stock Category Average 0.17 0.46 0.48

    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 9/30/24
    Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr
    Investor Class (HJPNX) 19.77 18.03 15.55
    Institutional Class (HJPIX) 19.79 18.04 15.56
    Russell/Nomura Total Market Index 16.00 15.52 13.92
    Japan Stock Category Average 13.90 14.32 12.89

    Standard deviation is a statistical measure of the historical volatility of a mutual fund or portfolio.

    Fund Expenses

    • Investor Class (HJPNX)
      • Gross expense ratio

        1.45%

    • Institutional Class (HJPIX)
      • Gross expense ratio

        1.05%

    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 9/30/24. 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 Russell/Nomura Total Market Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of Japanese equities. 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.

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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.

  • Portfolio

    Portfolio Characteristics

    as of 9/30/24
    Inception Date (HJPNX) 10/31/03
    Inception Date (HJPIX) 10/31/03
    Total Fund Assets $436 Million
    Active Share vs. Russell/Nomura Total Market Index 75%
    Portfolio Turnover 18%
    Median Market Cap $40.9 Billion
    Median Price/Earnings 23.4x
    Median Price/Book 2.2x

    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 9/30/24
    Fund Russell/Nomura Total Market Index Difference
    Financials 25.2% 13.1% +12.1%
    Industrials 24.0% 25.6% -1.6%
    Information Technology 11.5% 14.2% -2.8%
    Consumer Staples 10.6% 6.4% +4.2%
    Consumer Discretionary 9.6% 15.8% -6.2%
    Materials 7.0% 5.8% +1.2%
    Health Care 4.0% 7.4% -3.4%
    Communication Services 2.5% 7.3% -4.8%
    Energy 0.0% 1.0% -1.0%
    Real Estate 0.0% 2.1% -2.1%
    Utilities 0.0% 1.4% -1.4%
    Cash & Other 5.7%

    Portfolio Holdings

    Top 10 Holdings

    as of 9/30/24
    % of Net Assets
    Top 10 Holdings Ticker Current Vs. 2Q24 Vs. 3Q23 10-Year Holdings History (%) Time Held
    Hitachi, Ltd. 6501 8.21% -0.10% +1.47%
    3 Years
    Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. 6098 6.45% +0.28% +2.33%
    8 Years
    Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. 3382 6.35% +1.57% +1.51%
    2 Years
    Mitsubishi Corp. 8058 5.49% -0.12% -1.51%
    17 Years
    ORIX Corp. 8591 4.94% -0.11% +0.09%
    2 Years
    Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. 4063 4.88% -0.02% +0.16%
    1 Year
    Sony Group Corp. 6758 4.80% +1.12% -0.04%
    5 Years
    Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. 8766 4.49% -1.51% -0.06%
    2 Years
    Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group 8306 4.20% -1.01% -1.15%
    1 Year
    Sompo Holdings, Inc. 8630 4.08% -0.77% +1.83%
    2 Years
    Total as % of Net Assets 53.89%

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    Total Holdings: 27

    as of 9/30/24
    % of Net Assets
    Equity Holdings Ticker Current Vs. 2Q24 Vs. 3Q23 10-Year Holdings History (%) Time Held
    Hitachi, Ltd. 6501 8.21% -0.10% +1.47%
    3 Years
    Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. 6098 6.45% +0.28% +2.33%
    8 Years
    Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. 3382 6.35% +1.57% +1.51%
    2 Years
    Mitsubishi Corp. 8058 5.49% -0.12% -1.51%
    17 Years
    ORIX Corp. 8591 4.94% -0.11% +0.09%
    2 Years
    Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. 4063 4.88% -0.02% +0.16%
    1 Year
    Sony Group Corp. 6758 4.80% +1.12% -0.04%
    5 Years
    Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. 8766 4.49% -1.51% -0.06%
    2 Years
    Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group 8306 4.20% -1.01% -1.15%
    1 Year
    Sompo Holdings, Inc. 8630 4.08% -0.77% +1.83%
    2 Years
    MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings 8725 3.96% -2.16% +1.44%
    2 Years
    Tokyo Electron, Ltd. 8035 3.93% -1.28% -0.40%
    1 Year
    Renesas Electronics Corp. 6723 3.91% -0.10% +1.14%
    1 Year
    Daikin Industries, Ltd. 6367 3.86% -0.28% +1.46%
    13 Years
    Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. 9983 3.39% +0.37% 0.00%
    7 Years
    Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. 4527 3.08% 0.00% -1.85%
    17 Years
    Japan Exchange Group, Inc. 8697 2.47% +0.06% +0.09%
    1 Year
    Olympus Corp. 7733 2.40% -0.35% -1.41%
    2 Years
    Keyence Corp. 6861 2.30% +0.03% -0.37%
    17 Years
    Nissan Chemical Corporation 4021 2.11% +0.09% +0.38%
    1 Year
    Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. 4536 1.63% +0.11% -0.39%
    2 Years
    SoftBank Group Corp. 9984 1.47% +1.47% +1.47%
    < 1 Year
    ASICS Corp. 7936 1.40% -0.60% -0.43%
    15 Years
    Socionext, Inc. 6526 1.31% -0.38% -0.63%
    1 Year
    Unicharm Corp. 8113 1.13% -0.19% -1.11%
    17 Years
    Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. 8411 1.09% +1.09% +1.09%
    < 1 Year
    Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Co. 9432 0.99% 0.00% -1.94%
    2 Years
    Total as % of Net Assets 94.3%
    Cash & Other Holdings % of Net Assets
    Cash & Other 5.7%
    Total as % of Net Assets 5.7%

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    Country Allocation

    as of 9/30/24
    • Japan

      94.3%

    • Cash & Other

      5.7%

    Japan 94.3%
    Cash & Other 5.7%
  • Distributions

    The Hennessy Japan 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
    12/07/2023 -- -- $2.17988 $2.17988 $35.50
    12/29/2021 $0.41278 -- -- $0.41278 $46.40
    12/27/2019 $0.02215 -- -- $0.02215 $38.26
    12/06/2019 -- -- $0.02769 $0.02769 $38.29
    12/27/2018 $0.01194 -- -- $0.01194 $32.57
    12/27/2017 $0.00578 -- -- $0.00578 $34.87
    12/31/2012 $0.00996 -- -- $0.00996 $15.56
    12/29/2009 $0.02420 -- -- $0.02420 $11.70
    12/18/2008 $0.03490 -- -- $0.03490 $10.25
    12/09/2005 $0.55072 $0.14355 $0.02477 $0.71904 $18.49
    12/17/2004 $0.71197 -- -- $0.71197 $12.85

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    Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

    Download historical distributions and NAVs
    Date Paid Income Short-Term Gain Long-Term Gain Total Per Share Reinvest Price
    12/07/2023 -- -- $2.26393 $2.26393 $36.87
    12/29/2021 $0.73861 -- -- $0.73861 $47.84
    12/29/2020 $0.00336 -- -- $0.00336 $49.81
    12/27/2019 $0.15859 -- -- $0.15859 $39.39
    12/06/2019 -- -- $0.02860 $0.02860 $39.54
    12/27/2018 $0.10567 -- -- $0.10567 $33.51
    12/27/2017 $0.02867 -- -- $0.02867 $35.83
    12/31/2012 $0.01390 -- -- $0.01390 $15.77
    12/29/2009 $0.02420 -- -- $0.02420 $11.76
    12/18/2008 $0.03490 -- -- $0.03490 $10.31
    12/09/2005 $0.55612 $0.14355 $0.02477 $0.72444 $18.53
    12/17/2004 $0.72472 -- -- $0.72472 $12.87

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    Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

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  • Fund Documents

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    Japan Fund Documents
    Fact Sheet
    Portfolio Perspective View
    Portfolio Updates
    Japan Fund Portfolio Update - October 2024 View
    Japan Fund Portfolio Update - September 2024 View
    Japan Fund Portfolio Update - August 2024 View
    Japan Fund Portfolio Update - July 2024 View
    Summary Prospectus
    Full Prospectus
    Statement of Additional Information
    Japan 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.