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Data as at: 12/05/2026
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Objective
To achieve capital growth from an actively managed portfolio principally comprising securities listed on the Japanese stock markets, with the aim of achieving returns in excess of the Tokyo Stock Price Index Total Return in sterling over the longer term.
AIC sector
Management group
Company website
Launch date
11/07/1994
July
Domicile
United Kingdom
Fund manager
Masaki Taketsume
Dividend frequency
Quarterly
Wind-up provisions
In accordance with the Company’s Articles of Association,The Directors shall put a continuation resolution to shareholders every five years. The last resolution was passed at the 2024 AGM, and the next vote is scheduled for the 2029 AGM.
Continuation vote
5 yearly
| Market Cap (m) | Total assets (m) | Price (last close) | NAV | Discount / premium (%) | Gearing (%) | Dividend yield (%) | Dividend dates | Ongoing charge (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 416.72 | 523.86 | 366.00 | 397.77 | -7.99 | 11 | 3.12 | Oct | 0.92 (31/07/2025) |
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Dividends
Dividends declared in last 12 months
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend amount | Special dividend | Financial year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/03/2026 | 28/04/2026 | 3.050 | No | 2026 |
| 02/01/2026 | 30/01/2026 | 2.930 | No | 2026 |
| 02/10/2025 | 31/10/2025 | 2.850 | No | 2025 |
| 03/07/2025 | 31/07/2025 | 2.870 | No | 2025 |
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Performance (%)
| Return type | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schroder Japan Trust | Share price total return | 50.0 | 92.8 | 118.2 | 245.9 |
| Japan AIC sector | Share price total return | 33.8 | 60.5 | 37.2 | 181.9 |
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Share structure
Number of shares
113,857,789
4,595,497
Traded volumes (number of shares)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 225,110 | 6,235,612 | 60,665,437 | 196,340,897 |
| Average | N/A | 296,934 | 239,784 | 155,703 |
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Traded values (m)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0.82 | 21.63 | 186.78 | 499.12 |
| Average | N/A | 1.03 | 0.74 | 0.40 |
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Trading details
| ISIN | Ticker | Traded currency | Stock exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB0008022849 | SJG | GBX | London Stock Exchange - MAIN Chi-x Europe Limited London Stock Exchange |
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Top holdings
Data as at : 31/03/2026
| Investment | % of total assets |
|---|---|
| Fujikura Ltd | 3.4 |
| ORIX Corp | 2.8 |
| Mitsubishi Electric Corp | 2.7 |
| Hitachi Ltd | 2.6 |
| Niterra Co Ltd | 2.2 |
| Marubeni Corp | 2.2 |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc | 2.2 |
| TDK Corp | 2.2 |
| Sanki Engineering Co Ltd | 2.1 |
| Asahi Group Holdings Ltd | 2.1 |
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