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Overview
Hennessy Japan Fund
Actively managed, the Fund maintains a highly concentrated, best ideas portfolio of Japanese companies.
Investment Overview VideoJapan Fund Investment Strategy
Portfolio Manager Masa Takeda discusses the Fund's investment strategy and the benefits of managing the portfolio with “feet on the street” in Japan.
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 4/19/24-
Investor Class (HJPNX)
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NAV
$39.53
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$ Change
-$0.57
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% Change
-1.42%
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YTD
6.46%
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Institutional Class (HJPIX)
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NAV
$41.11
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$ Change
-$0.60
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% Change
-1.44%
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YTD
6.59%
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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 (10/31/03) Investor Class (HJPNX) 4.08% 15.46% 32.39% 0.06% 5.66% 8.88% 8.28% Institutional Class (HJPIX) 4.11% 15.58% 32.95% 0.45% 6.07% 9.28% 8.57% Russell/Nomura Total Market™ Index 3.22% 10.17% 24.16% 3.57% 7.60% 7.06% 5.46% Tokyo Stock Price Index 3.28% 10.05% 24.29% 3.65% 7.49% 6.98% 5.35% as of 3/31/24Name QTR YTD 1 yr 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Since Inception (10/31/03) Investor Class (HJPNX) 15.46% 15.46% 32.39% 0.06% 5.66% 8.88% 8.28% Institutional Class (HJPIX) 15.58% 15.58% 32.95% 0.45% 6.07% 9.28% 8.57% Russell/Nomura Total Market™ Index 10.17% 10.17% 24.16% 3.57% 7.60% 7.06% 5.46% Tokyo Stock Price Index 10.05% 10.05% 24.29% 3.65% 7.49% 6.98% 5.35% Hypothetical Growth of $10,000
as of 3/31/2024Value of $10,000 invested between 3/31/2023 and 3/31/2024
Japan Fund (HJPNX) $13,239 Japan Fund (HJPIX) $13,295 Russell/Nomura Total Market™ Index $12,416 Tokyo Stock Price Index $12,429 Value of $10,000 invested between 3/31/2021 and 3/31/2024
Japan Fund (HJPNX) $10,019 Japan Fund (HJPIX) $10,135 Russell/Nomura Total Market™ Index $11,108 Tokyo Stock Price Index $11,152 Value of $10,000 invested between 3/31/2019 and 3/31/2024
Japan Fund (HJPNX) $13,167 Japan Fund (HJPIX) $13,426 Russell/Nomura Total Market™ Index $14,421 Tokyo Stock Price Index $14,368 Value of $10,000 invested between 3/31/2014 and 3/31/2024
Japan Fund (HJPNX) $23,417 Japan Fund (HJPIX) $24,296 Russell/Nomura Total Market™ Index $19,201 Tokyo Stock Price Index $19,667 Value of $10,000 invested between 10/31/2003 and 3/31/2024
Japan Fund (HJPNX) $50,736 Japan Fund (HJPIX) $53,539 Russell/Nomura Total Market™ Index $28,715 Tokyo Stock Price Index $29,005 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% Returns-Based Statistics
Relative to Russell/Nomura Total Market™ Indexas of 3/31/24Investor Class (HJPNX)Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Alpha -3.07 -1.85 2.02 Beta 1.18 1.07 0.99 Upside Capture 112.83 102.56 101.55 Downside Capture 131.70 113.84 91.05 Institutional Class (HJPIX)Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Alpha -2.69 -1.47 2.39 Beta 1.18 1.07 0.99 Upside Capture 113.84 103.58 102.63 Downside Capture 130.92 113.03 90.14 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 (HJPNX) -0.05 0.28 0.54 Institutional Class (HJPIX) -0.03 0.30 0.56 Russell/Nomura Total Market™ Index 0.11 0.41 0.46 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 (HJPNX) 19.49 18.05 15.44 Institutional Class (HJPIX) 19.50 18.06 15.44 Russell/Nomura Total Market™ Index 15.53 15.48 13.91 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 (HJPNX)
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Gross expense ratio
1.45%
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Institutional Class (HJPIX)
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Gross expense ratio
1.05%
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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 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.
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Portfolio
Portfolio Characteristics
as of 3/31/24Inception Date (HJPNX) 10/31/03 Inception Date (HJPIX) 10/31/03 Total Fund Assets $413 Million Active Share vs. Russell/Nomura Total Market™ Index 76% Portfolio Turnover 20% Median Market Cap $38.4 Billion Median Price/Earnings 24.7x Median Price/Book 2.8x 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 Total Market™ Index Difference Financials 27.3% 12.9% +14.4% Industrials 22.7% 24.3% -1.7% Information Technology 14.3% 15.0% -0.7% Consumer Discretionary 9.2% 16.9% -7.7% Consumer Staples 9.2% 6.0% +3.2% Materials 7.7% 6.0% +1.7% Health Care 4.8% 6.9% -2.1% Communication Services 1.3% 7.3% -6.0% Utilities 0.0% 1.4% -1.4% Real Estate 0.0% 2.3% -2.3% Energy 0.0% 1.0% -1.0% Cash & Other 3.6% % % 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 Hitachi, Ltd. 6501 7.01% +0.08% -1.73% 3 Years Mitsubishi Corp. 8058 6.78% +0.90% -1.87% 17 Years Tokyo Electron, Ltd. 8035 6.20% +0.94% +2.25% 1 Year Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. 4063 5.30% -0.96% +1.89% 1 Year Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. 6098 5.03% -0.95% +1.85% 7 Years Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. 8766 5.00% +0.07% +0.64% 2 Years MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings 8725 4.99% +0.96% +2.66% 2 Years ORIX Corp. 8591 4.98% +0.05% +0.89% 2 Years Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. 3382 4.90% -0.02% -0.19% 1 Year Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group 8306 4.72% -0.20% +1.21% 1 Year Total as % of Net Assets 54.91% Profile of Japan Fund Holdings
Total Holdings: 27
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 Hitachi, Ltd. 6.93% +0.08% -1.73% 3 Years Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. 6.26% -0.96% +1.89% 1 Year Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. 5.98% -0.95% +1.85% 7 Years Mitsubishi Corp. 5.88% +0.90% -1.87% 17 Years Tokyo Electron, Ltd. 5.26% +0.94% +2.25% 1 Year Sony Group Corp. 5.07% -1.37% -1.52% 4 Years ORIX Corp. 4.93% +0.05% +0.89% 2 Years Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. 4.93% +0.07% +0.64% 2 Years Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. 4.92% -0.02% -0.19% 1 Year Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group 4.92% -0.20% +1.21% 1 Year MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings 4.03% +0.96% +2.66% 2 Years Sompo Holdings, Inc. 3.99% +0.72% +2.44% 2 Years Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. 3.79% +0.06% +0.59% 6 Years Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. 3.71% -0.76% -2.41% 16 Years Olympus Corp. 3.41% -0.86% -0.08% 1 Year Renesas Electronics Corp. 3.14% +0.62% +3.57% 1 Year Daikin Industries, Ltd. 2.87% +0.97% +0.78% 13 Years Keyence Corp. 2.82% -0.41% -1.74% 17 Years Japan Exchange Group, Inc. 2.66% +0.26% +1.71% 1 Year Nissan Chemical Corporation 2.28% +0.12% +0.36% 1 Year Unicharm Corp. 1.83% -0.52% -2.29% 16 Years Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. 1.83% -0.37% -0.68% 1 Year Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Co. 1.66% -0.41% -1.73% 1 Year Socionext, Inc. 1.56% +0.38% +1.94% < 1 Year ASICS Corp. 1.37% +0.31% -0.17% 14 Years Hoya Corporation 0.70% -0.23% -1.51% 1 Year Terumo Corp. 0.47% -0.14% -2.45% 13 Years Total as % of Net Assets 97.2% Cash & Other Holdings % of Net Assets Cash & Other 2.8% Total as % of Net Assets 2.8% Profile of Japan Fund Holdings
Country Allocation
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Japan
96.4%
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Cash & Other
3.6%
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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 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 12/07/2023 -- -- $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 Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
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Fund Documents
Download PDF View Online Japan Fund Documents Fact Sheet Portfolio Perspective View Portfolio Updates Japan Fund Portfolio Update - March 2024 View Japan Fund Portfolio Update - February 2024 View Japan Fund Portfolio Update - January 2024 View Japan Fund Portfolio Update - December 2023 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.
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