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AJOT’s NAV increased by +3.9% (in GBP) over the quarter and declined -2.0% in local currency terms (in JPY). The two largest drivers of performance were JADE GROUP (+27%), which in July disclosed promising post-merger integration of MagaSeek with its operating income in May up +63% on an annualised level relative to FY23, and Beenos (+11%). Meanwhile, Nihon Kohden (-8%) and TSI Holdings (-9%) were the most notable detractors.
 
View AJOT's Sept 2024 factsheet here
 
Visit the fund page here
 
//About us:Asset Value Investors (“AVI”) have been investing in Japan for three decades. AVI focuses on undervalued companies with resilient and growing earnings that investors overlook due to non-fundamental factors.
AVI Japan Opportunity Trust p.l.c is referred to as ‘AJOT’ throughout the channel. AJOT’s investment managers, Asset Value Investors are referred to as ‘AVI’
//IMPORTANT INFORMATIONAVI is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom (the "FCA") and is a registered investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States. While AVI is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser, it does not comply with the Advisers Act with regard to its non-U.S. clients. This podcast does not constitute an offer to buy or sell shares in AVI Japan Opportunity Trust (the "Trust"). The contents of this podcast are not intended to constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice. Potential investors in the Trust should seek their own independent financial advice. AVI neither provides investment advice to, nor receives and transmits orders from, investors in the Fund.

AJOT’s NAV decreased by -1.9% (in GBP) and -2.9% (in JPY) over the month, while the benchmark returned - 1.4% (in GBP) and -2.3% (in JPY). Despite heightened volatility so far in 2024, AJOT has outperformed its benchmark by +7.8% (in GBP), returning +12.7% vs the MSCI Japan Small Cap Index’s return of +4.9%.
 
View AJOT's July 2024 factsheet here
 
Visit the fund page here
 
//About us:Asset Value Investors (“AVI”) have been investing in Japan for three decades. AVI focuses on undervalued companies with resilient and growing earnings that investors overlook due to non-fundamental factors.AVI Japan Opportunity Trust p.l.c is referred to as ‘AJOT’ throughout the channel. AJOT’s investment managers, Asset Value Investors are referred to as ‘AVI’
//IMPORTANT INFORMATIONAVI is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom (the "FCA") and is a registered investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States. While AVI is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser, it does not comply with the Advisers Act with regard to its non-U.S. clients. This podcast does not constitute an offer to buy or sell shares in AVI Japan Opportunity Trust (the "Trust"). The contents of this podcast are not intended to constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice. Potential investors in the Trust should seek their own independent financial advice. AVI neither provides investment advice to, nor receives and transmits orders from, investors in the Fund.

AJOT’s NAV decreased by -1.9% (in GBP) and -2.9% (in JPY) over the month, while the benchmark returned - 1.4% (in GBP) and -2.3% (in JPY). Despite heightened volatility so far in 2024, AJOT has outperformed its benchmark by +7.8% (in GBP), returning +12.7% vs the MSCI Japan Small Cap Index’s return of +4.9%.
 
View AJOT's July 2024 factsheet here
 
Visit the fund page here
 
//About us:Asset Value Investors (“AVI”) have been investing in Japan for three decades. AVI focuses on undervalued companies with resilient and growing earnings that investors overlook due to non-fundamental factors.AVI Japan Opportunity Trust p.l.c is referred to as ‘AJOT’ throughout the channel. AJOT’s investment managers, Asset Value Investors are referred to as ‘AVI’
//IMPORTANT INFORMATIONAVI is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom (the "FCA") and is a registered investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States. While AVI is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser, it does not comply with the Advisers Act with regard to its non-U.S. clients. This podcast does not constitute an offer to buy or sell shares in AVI Japan Opportunity Trust (the "Trust"). The contents of this podcast are not intended to constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice. Potential investors in the Trust should seek their own independent financial advice. AVI neither provides investment advice to, nor receives and transmits orders from, investors in the Fund.

AJOT’s NAV decreased by -1.9% (in GBP) and -2.9% (in JPY) over the month, while the benchmark returned - 1.4% (in GBP) and -2.3% (in JPY). Despite heightened volatility so far in 2024, AJOT has outperformed its benchmark by +7.8% (in GBP), returning +12.7% vs the MSCI Japan Small Cap Index’s return of +4.9%.
 
View AJOT's July 2024 factsheet here
 
Visit the fund page here
 
//About us:Asset Value Investors (“AVI”) have been investing in Japan for three decades. AVI focuses on undervalued companies with resilient and growing earnings that investors overlook due to non-fundamental factors.AVI Japan Opportunity Trust p.l.c is referred to as ‘AJOT’ throughout the channel. AJOT’s investment managers, Asset Value Investors are referred to as ‘AVI’
//IMPORTANT INFORMATIONAVI is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom (the "FCA") and is a registered investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States. While AVI is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser, it does not comply with the Advisers Act with regard to its non-U.S. clients. This podcast does not constitute an offer to buy or sell shares in AVI Japan Opportunity Trust (the "Trust"). The contents of this podcast are not intended to constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice. Potential investors in the Trust should seek their own independent financial advice. AVI neither provides investment advice to, nor receives and transmits orders from, investors in the Fund.

MIGO’s NAV fell by 1.9% in August
 
August started with a spectacular collapse in markets triggered by heightened recessionary fears on the back of weaker than expected jobs data in the US. A rise in Japanese interest rates resulted in the unwinding of the Yen carry trade.
 
View the August 2024 factsheet here
 
//About us:Asset Value Investors (“AVI”) have been investing in Japan for three decades. AVI focuses on undervalued companies with resilient and growing earnings that investors overlook due to non-fundamental factors.
MIGO Opportunity Trust p.l.c is referred to as ‘MIGO’ throughout the channel. MIGO's investment managers, Asset Value Investors are referred to as ‘AVI’
//IMPORTANT INFORMATIONAVI is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom (the "FCA") and is a registered investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States. While AVI is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser, it does not comply with the Advisers Act with regard to its non-U.S. clients. This podcast does not constitute an offer to buy or sell shares in MIGO Opportunities (the "Trust"). The contents of this podcast are not intended to constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice. Potential investors in the Trust should seek their own independent financial advice. AVI neither provides investment advice to, nor receives and transmits orders from, investors in the Fund.

Tune in to the August 2024 newsletter commentary by investment manager Joe Bauernfreund.
 
AVI Global Trust (AGT)’s NAV declined -2.1% in August.
Entain (+39bps), Reckitt (+23ps) and Dai Nippon Printing (+18bps) were the most significant contributors. We endured weakness in Japan. In total our Japanese small-cap holdings detracted -113bps and we focus on this below. FEMSA suffered the newsletter curse and shaved off -42bps, whilst Symphony cost us -29bps.
 
View the Aug 2024 Factsheet here
 
//About us:Asset Value Investors (“AVI”) have been investing in Japan for three decades. AVI focuses on undervalued companies with resilient and growing earnings that investors overlook due to non-fundamental factors.
AVI Global Trust p.l.c is referred to as ‘AGT’ throughout the channel. AGT's investment managers, Asset Value Investors are referred to as ‘AVI’
//IMPORTANT INFORMATIONAVI is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom (the "FCA") and is a registered investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States. While AVI is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser, it does not comply with the Advisers Act with regard to its non-U.S. clients. This podcast does not constitute an offer to buy or sell shares in AGT (the "Trust"). The contents of this podcast are not intended to constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice. Potential investors in the Trust should seek their own independent financial advice. AVI neither provides investment advice to, nor receives and transmits orders from, investors in the Fund.

Tune in to the August 2024 newsletter commentary by investment manager Joe Bauernfreund.
 
AVI Global Trust (AGT)’s NAV declined -2.1% in August.
Entain (+39bps), Reckitt (+23ps) and Dai Nippon Printing (+18bps) were the most significant contributors. We endured weakness in Japan. In total our Japanese small-cap holdings detracted -113bps and we focus on this below. FEMSA suffered the newsletter curse and shaved off -42bps, whilst Symphony cost us -29bps.
 
View the Aug 2024 Factsheet here
 
//About us:Asset Value Investors (“AVI”) have been investing in Japan for three decades. AVI focuses on undervalued companies with resilient and growing earnings that investors overlook due to non-fundamental factors.
AVI Global Trust p.l.c is referred to as ‘AGT’ throughout the channel. AGT's investment managers, Asset Value Investors are referred to as ‘AVI’
//IMPORTANT INFORMATIONAVI is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom (the "FCA") and is a registered investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States. While AVI is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser, it does not comply with the Advisers Act with regard to its non-U.S. clients. This podcast does not constitute an offer to buy or sell shares in AGT (the "Trust"). The contents of this podcast are not intended to constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice. Potential investors in the Trust should seek their own independent financial advice. AVI neither provides investment advice to, nor receives and transmits orders from, investors in the Fund.

Tune in to the July 2024 newsletter commentary by investment manager Joe Bauernfreund.
 
AVI Global Trust (AGT)’s NAV rose +1.0% in July. D'Ieteren (+36bps), IAC (+29bps) and Chrysalis (+28bps) were the most significant contributors. Christian Dior (-31bps) was the largest detractor during a month in which LVMHreported half year results, followed by Entain (-27bps) and Partners Group Private Equity (-21bps).
 
View the July 2024 Factsheet here
 
//About us:Asset Value Investors (“AVI”) have been investing in Japan for three decades. AVI focuses on undervalued companies with resilient and growing earnings that investors overlook due to non-fundamental factors.
AVI Global Trust p.l.c is referred to as ‘AGT’ throughout the channel. AGT's investment managers, Asset Value Investors are referred to as ‘AVI’
//IMPORTANT INFORMATIONAVI is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom (the "FCA") and is a registered investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States. While AVI is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser, it does not comply with the Advisers Act with regard to its non-U.S. clients. This podcast does not constitute an offer to buy or sell shares in AGT (the "Trust"). The contents of this podcast are not intended to constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice. Potential investors in the Trust should seek their own independent financial advice. AVI neither provides investment advice to, nor receives and transmits orders from, investors in the Fund.

AJOT’s NAV increased by +6.7% (in GBP) and +1.4% (in JPY) over the month. The two largest contributors to performance were Jade Group (+20.8% share price), which evidenced encouraging progress of its recent acquisition of Magaseek, and Eiken Chemical (+9.2%), which rose steadily before a disappointing earnings announcement. Kurabo Industries (-8.3%), which fell after a strong start to the year, and Konishi (-7.2%), were two of only four detractors during a buoyant month for the portfolio
 
View AJOT's July 2024 factsheet here
 
Visit the fund page here
 
//About us:Asset Value Investors (“AVI”) have been investing in Japan for three decades. AVI focuses on undervalued companies with resilient and growing earnings that investors overlook due to non-fundamental factors.AVI Japan Opportunity Trust p.l.c is referred to as ‘AJOT’ throughout the channel. AJOT’s investment managers, Asset Value Investors are referred to as ‘AVI’
//IMPORTANT INFORMATIONAVI is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom (the "FCA") and is a registered investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States. While AVI is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser, it does not comply with the Advisers Act with regard to its non-U.S. clients. This podcast does not constitute an offer to buy or sell shares in AVI Japan Opportunity Trust (the "Trust"). The contents of this podcast are not intended to constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice. Potential investors in the Trust should seek their own independent financial advice. AVI neither provides investment advice to, nor receives and transmits orders from, investors in the Fund.

AJOT’s NAV increased by +6.7% (in GBP) and +1.4% (in JPY) over the month. The two largest contributors to performance were Jade Group (+20.8% share price), which evidenced encouraging progress of its recent acquisition of Magaseek, and Eiken Chemical (+9.2%), which rose steadily before a disappointing earnings announcement. Kurabo Industries (-8.3%), which fell after a strong start to the year, and Konishi (-7.2%), were two of only four detractors during a buoyant month for the portfolio
 
View AJOT's July 2024 factsheet here
 
Visit the fund page here
 
//About us:Asset Value Investors (“AVI”) have been investing in Japan for three decades. AVI focuses on undervalued companies with resilient and growing earnings that investors overlook due to non-fundamental factors.AVI Japan Opportunity Trust p.l.c is referred to as ‘AJOT’ throughout the channel. AJOT’s investment managers, Asset Value Investors are referred to as ‘AVI’
//IMPORTANT INFORMATIONAVI is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom (the "FCA") and is a registered investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States. While AVI is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser, it does not comply with the Advisers Act with regard to its non-U.S. clients. This podcast does not constitute an offer to buy or sell shares in AVI Japan Opportunity Trust (the "Trust"). The contents of this podcast are not intended to constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice. Potential investors in the Trust should seek their own independent financial advice. AVI neither provides investment advice to, nor receives and transmits orders from, investors in the Fund.