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Exploit Japan's growth opportunity with Baillie Gifford Japanese Smaller Companies

Baillie Gifford Japanese Smaller Companies looks like a good way to exploit overlooked Japanese equities.
February 11, 2016

Last month Japan's central bank introduced negative interest rates. This initially gave shares a boost but divided analyst opinion. While it is too early to judge the full impact of this move there are a number of other reasons why Japanese equities are attractive, as set out in our Fund Tips For 2016.

IC TIP: Buy at 2409p
Tip style
Growth
Risk rating
High
Timescale
Long Term
Bull points
  • Good outlook for Japan
  • Japan equities still cheap
  • Strong performance record
  • Very reasonable ongoing charge
Bear points
  • New manager running the fund

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