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Overview
Hennessy Japan Small Cap Fund
Actively managed, the Fund maintains a relatively concentrated portfolio of Japanese small-cap companies.
Why Invest
- Opportunity to invest in the potential rebound of Japan's economy
- Growth-oriented, small-cap Japanese companies that may be overlooked by other investors
- Asia-based management enables rigorous due diligence and research process leading to an in-depth understanding of the Japanese market and culture
Investment Approach
From a universe of Japanese stocks with market capitalization in the bottom 20%, the Hennessy Japan Small Cap Fund seeks companies with time-tested business models and exceptional management trading at attractive valuations. 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 and is unconfined to benchmarks.
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.
“Our extensive research allows us to uncover hidden opportunities among small-cap Japanese companies.”
- Tad Fujimura
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Insights & News
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Portfolio Perspective
Japan Small Cap FundTailwinds for Japanese Small Companies
Takenari Okumura, CMAPortfolio Manager
Tadahiro Fujimura, CFA, CMAPortfolio ManagerRead the CommentaryThe Portfolio Managers discuss the drivers creating a more favorable business environment for Japanese small-cap companies.
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Market Outlook
2024 CIO Roundtable
November 2024
This year marked the 10th Annual CIO Roundtable where our distinguished Portfolio Managers gathered to share their perspectives on the market and economy.
Read the Commentary
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Performance
Daily Pricing & Performance
as of 12/20/24-
Investor Class (HJPSX)
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NAV
$17.10
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$ Change
$0.03
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% Change
0.18%
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YTD
6.90%
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Institutional Class (HJSIX)
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NAV
$16.90
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$0.03
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0.18%
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YTD
7.28%
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Average Annualized Total Return
as of 11/30/24Name 1 Mo YTD 1 yr 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Since Inception (8/31/07) Investor Class (HJPSX) 6.79% 8.09% 14.38% 2.21% 3.34% 8.20% 8.08% Institutional Class (HJSIX) 6.82% 8.47% 14.76% 2.61% 3.76% 8.58% 8.30% Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index 1.97% 6.20% 11.51% 3.04% 2.35% 6.11% 4.88% Tokyo Stock Price Index 0.90% 8.70% 13.73% 4.25% 5.34% 6.56% 3.72% as of 9/30/24Name QTR YTD 1 yr 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Since Inception (8/31/07) Investor Class (HJPSX) 7.19% 8.89% 19.26% -0.24% 4.66% 7.67% 8.21% Institutional Class (HJSIX) 7.29% 9.21% 19.81% 0.16% 5.08% 8.04% 8.42% Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index 11.80% 10.57% 19.48% 1.24% 4.63% 6.09% 5.18% Tokyo Stock Price Index 6.95% 12.60% 21.62% 3.10% 7.26% 6.76% 3.97% Hypothetical Growth of $10,000
as of 11/30/2024Value of $10,000 invested between 11/30/2023 and 11/30/2024
Japan Small Cap Fund (HJPSX) $11,438 Japan Small Cap Fund (HJSIX) $11,476 Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index $11,151 Tokyo Stock Price Index $11,373 Value of $10,000 invested between 11/30/2021 and 11/30/2024
Japan Small Cap Fund (HJPSX) $10,677 Japan Small Cap Fund (HJSIX) $10,804 Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index $10,941 Tokyo Stock Price Index $11,317 Value of $10,000 invested between 11/30/2019 and 11/30/2024
Japan Small Cap Fund (HJPSX) $11,787 Japan Small Cap Fund (HJSIX) $12,026 Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index $11,233 Tokyo Stock Price Index $12,992 Value of $10,000 invested between 11/30/2014 and 11/30/2024
Japan Small Cap Fund (HJPSX) $21,987 Japan Small Cap Fund (HJSIX) $22,768 Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index $17,783 Tokyo Stock Price Index $18,911 Value of $10,000 invested between 8/31/2007 and 11/30/2024
Japan Small Cap Fund (HJPSX) $38,188 Japan Small Cap Fund (HJSIX) $39,545 Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index $22,359 Tokyo Stock Price Index $18,807 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 (HJPSX) 8.75% 11.59% 8.52% 49.58% -12.51% 19.95% 13.43% -4.65% -16.34% 16.29% Institutional Class (HJSIX) 8.75% 11.81% 8.62% 50.27% -12.13% 20.42% 13.88% -4.30% -15.99% 16.74% Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index -0.50% 15.49% 7.74% 35.34% -18.12% 18.34% 4.97% -2.81% -11.78% 15.39% 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 (HJPSX) Institutional Class (HJSIX) Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index Tokyo Stock Price Index 2013 33.17% 33.17% 25.28% 26.48% 2012 12.76% 12.76% 6.37% 8.06% 2011 -4.17% -4.17% -2.34% -11.82% 2010 23.99% 23.99% 17.73% 14.44% 2009 13.88% 13.88% 6.60% 4.69% 2008 -22.31% -22.31% -16.28% -25.50% Returns-Based Statistics
Relative to Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Indexas of 9/30/24Investor Class (HJPSX)Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Alpha -1.47 0.15 1.75 Beta 0.97 1.02 0.96 Upside Capture 88.63 96.74 99.63 Downside Capture 95.39 95.93 90.35 Institutional Class (HJSIX)Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Alpha -1.08 0.56 2.10 Beta 0.97 1.02 0.96 Upside Capture 89.45 97.68 100.45 Downside Capture 94.35 94.96 89.30 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 9/30/24Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Investor Class (HJPSX) -0.20 0.21 0.47 Institutional Class (HJSIX) -0.17 0.23 0.49 Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index -0.10 0.21 0.37 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 9/30/24Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Investor Class (HJPSX) 15.14 16.56 14.24 Institutional Class (HJSIX) 15.13 16.56 14.23 Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index 14.87 15.25 13.70 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
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Investor Class (HJPSX)
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Gross expense ratio
1.52%
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Institutional Class (HJSIX)
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Gross expense ratio
1.12%
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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 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 performance shown for Institutional Class shares / HJSIX prior to 6/15/15 represents the performance of Investor Class shares of the Fund and includes expenses that are not applicable to and are higher than those of Institutional Class shares.
The Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index represents the universe of small capitalization companies in the Japanese equity markets. 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.
The returns of the Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ and TOPIX indices are presented in U.S. Dollar terms.
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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 9/30/24Inception Date (HJPSX) 8/31/07 Inception Date (HJSIX) 6/15/15 Total Fund Assets $117 Million Active Share vs. Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index 94% Portfolio Turnover 28% Median Market Cap $0.9 Billion Median Price/Earnings 13.2x Median Price/Book 1.1x 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 9/30/24Fund Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index Difference Industrials 39.5% 25.6% +13.9% Consumer Discretionary 14.6% 15.8% -1.2% Information Technology 10.7% 14.2% -3.5% Materials 8.8% 5.8% +3.0% Consumer Staples 5.8% 6.4% -0.6% Real Estate 5.3% 2.1% +3.2% Health Care 5.2% 7.4% -2.2% Financials 3.7% 13.1% -9.4% Communication Services 0.9% 7.3% -6.4% Energy 0.6% 1.0% -0.4% Utilities 0.5% 1.4% -0.8% Cash & Other 4.3% 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 Relo Group, Inc. 8876 2.61% +0.36% +2.61% < 1 Year Daihen Corp. 6622 2.40% -0.47% +0.50% 9 Years TRE Holdings Corp. 9247 2.33% +0.80% +0.78% 3 Years Penta-Ocean Construction Co., Ltd. 1893 2.29% +0.07% +0.24% 2 Years NEC Networks & System Integrated 1973 2.24% +0.37% +1.20% 1 Year Kyudenko Corporation 1959 2.11% +0.37% +0.75% 1 Year PeptiDream, Inc. 4587 2.11% +0.25% +0.80% 2 Years Maeda Kosen Co., Ltd. 7821 2.05% +0.31% +0.46% 1 Year Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co. Ltd. 7220 2.03% +0.20% +0.29% 5 Years Nihon Kohden Corp. 6849 2.03% -0.06% +0.21% 3 Years Total as % of Net Assets 22.2% Total Holdings: 66
as of 9/30/24% of Net Assets Equity Holdings Current Vs. 2Q24 Vs. 3Q23 10-Year Holdings History (%) Time Held Relo Group, Inc. 2.61% +0.36% +2.61% < 1 Year Daihen Corp. 2.40% -0.47% +0.50% 9 Years TRE Holdings Corp. 2.33% +0.80% +0.78% 3 Years Penta-Ocean Construction Co., Ltd. 2.29% +0.07% +0.24% 2 Years NEC Networks & System Integrated 2.24% +0.37% +1.20% 1 Year Kyudenko Corporation 2.11% +0.37% +0.75% 1 Year PeptiDream, Inc. 2.11% +0.25% +0.80% 2 Years Maeda Kosen Co., Ltd. 2.05% +0.31% +0.46% 1 Year Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co. Ltd. 2.03% +0.20% +0.29% 5 Years Nihon Kohden Corp. 2.03% -0.06% +0.21% 3 Years Integrated Design & Engineering Holdings Co., Ltd. 2.01% +0.13% +0.32% 1 Year The Musashino Bank, Ltd. 1.98% -0.31% -0.12% 3 Years Treasure Factory Co., Ltd. 1.96% +0.03% +1.96% 1 Year Tosei Corp. 1.92% +0.01% +0.26% 6 Years Tsukishima Holdings Co., Ltd. 1.90% -0.17% -0.11% 2 Years Cosmos Pharmaceutical Corp. 1.90% +0.34% +1.90% 1 Year J Front Retailing Co., Ltd. 1.89% -0.03% +0.07% 2 Years Amada Co., Ltd. 1.87% -0.28% -0.12% 2 Years Takasago Thermal Engineering Corp. 1.85% -0.56% -0.15% 2 Years Tadano Ltd. 1.77% -0.20% -0.37% 3 Years Nishi-Nippon Financial Holdings, Inc. 1.76% -0.02% +0.12% 1 Year Koshidaka Holdings Co., Ltd. 1.74% +0.54% +1.74% < 1 Year Future Corp. 1.72% +0.35% +1.72% < 1 Year Ariake Japan Co., Ltd. 1.68% +0.12% +0.56% 1 Year Nissan Chemical Corporation 1.65% +1.65% +1.65% < 1 Year Kanamoto Co., Ltd. 1.64% +0.65% +1.64% < 1 Year Trusco Nakayama Corp. 1.63% +0.45% +1.63% 1 Year Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., Ltd. 1.62% -0.29% -0.25% 5 Years Tocalo Co., Ltd. 1.55% -0.02% +1.10% 12 Years SBS Holdings, Inc. 1.54% +0.12% -0.09% 15 Years Nissei ASB Machine Co., Ltd. 1.53% -0.15% +0.02% 2 Years Japan Pile Corp. 1.50% -0.49% -0.34% 9 Years Nabtesco Corp. 1.47% +0.14% +1.47% 1 Year Tanseisha Co., Ltd. 1.47% -0.19% -0.23% 3 Years Saizeriya Co., Ltd. 1.47% -0.34% -0.84% 6 Years Nichiha Corp. 1.46% +0.10% +0.18% 4 Years Mitsubishi Logisnext Co., Ltd. 1.41% -0.21% -0.15% 7 Years Keihan Holdings Co., Ltd. 1.39% +0.14% -0.49% 2 Years Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd. 1.34% -0.62% -0.03% 8 Years Siix Corp. 1.21% -0.12% -0.60% 4 Years Aeon Fantasy Co., Ltd. 1.21% +0.07% -0.53% 2 Years Onward Holdings Co., Ltd. 1.18% -0.36% -0.23% 1 Year Nishimoto Co., Ltd. 1.18% +0.04% -0.56% 6 Years Gakujo Co., Ltd. 1.18% -0.02% +1.18% 1 Year Topre Corp. 1.17% -0.13% -0.02% 1 Year Canon Marketing Japan, Inc. 1.17% +0.14% +1.17% < 1 Year Nippon Signal Company Ltd. 1.16% -0.05% -0.05% 6 Years Raksul, Inc. 1.12% +0.35% +0.01% 1 Year Paramount Bed Holdings Co. Ltd. 1.06% +0.01% +1.06% < 1 Year Toyobo Co., Ltd. 1.04% 0.00% +0.29% 1 Year Hanwa Co., Ltd. 1.01% -0.17% +0.02% 12 Years Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co. 1.00% +0.08% +1.00% < 1 Year LITALICO, Inc. 0.97% +0.97% +0.97% < 1 Year Nojima Corp. 0.95% +0.08% -0.76% 5 Years Daicel Corporation 0.94% -0.08% +0.20% 1 Year Macromill, Inc. 0.93% -0.01% +0.04% 3 Years Macnica Holdings, Inc. 0.89% -0.05% -0.22% 6 Years Furukawa Co., Ltd. 0.85% -0.08% +0.14% 1 Year Creek & River Co., Ltd. 0.83% -0.14% -0.40% 3 Years Nittoku Co., Ltd. 0.82% +0.06% -0.38% 2 Years Star Mica Holdings Co. Ltd. 0.76% 0.00% +0.13% 5 Years Iwatani Corp. 0.62% -0.04% -1.60% 4 Years Computer Engineering & Consult 0.60% -0.05% +0.60% < 1 Year EF-ON, Inc. 0.54% -0.02% -0.20% 6 Years Towa Corp. 0.36% -0.91% -2.73% 5 Years Tsubakimoto Chain Co. 0.10% -1.53% -1.89% 3 Years Total as % of Net Assets 95.7% Cash & Other Holdings % of Net Assets Cash & Other 4.3% Total as % of Net Assets 4.3% Country Allocation
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Japan
95.7%
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Distributions
The Hennessy Japan Small Cap 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 12/05/2024 -- -- $0.47313 $0.47313 $17.46 12/27/2023 $0.13935 -- -- $0.13935 $16.24 12/28/2022 $0.08640 -- -- $0.08640 $13.90 12/29/2021 $0.00241 -- -- $0.00241 $17.18 12/07/2021 -- -- $0.07094 $0.07094 $17.75 12/29/2020 $0.04183 -- -- $0.04183 $18.01 12/27/2019 $0.20725 -- -- $0.20725 $15.92 12/07/2018 -- $0.00020 $0.46558 $0.46578 $14.25 12/27/2017 $0.05212 -- -- $0.05212 $15.86 12/07/2017 -- -- $0.27962 $0.27962 $15.28 12/28/2016 $0.12049 -- -- $0.12049 $10.88 12/07/2016 -- $0.10008 -- $0.10008 $11.08 12/09/2015 -- -- $0.34086 $0.34086 $10.05 12/08/2014 -- $0.21469 $0.69576 $0.91045 $9.42 12/10/2013 -- $1.75115 $0.76336 $2.51451 $9.35 12/07/2012 -- -- $2.34302 $2.34302 $8.79 12/27/2011 $0.04299 -- -- $0.04299 $9.96 12/29/2009 $0.41788 -- -- $0.41788 $8.76 12/18/2007 $0.07000 -- -- $0.07000 $10.16 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 12/05/2024 -- -- $0.46762 $0.46762 $17.25 12/27/2023 $0.19653 -- -- $0.19653 $16.00 12/28/2022 $0.16327 -- -- $0.16327 $13.68 12/29/2021 $0.08562 -- -- $0.08562 $16.94 12/07/2021 -- -- $0.07028 $0.07028 $17.58 12/29/2020 $0.11625 -- -- $0.11625 $17.78 12/27/2019 $0.26554 -- -- $0.26554 $15.72 12/27/2018 $0.04450 -- -- $0.04450 $13.14 12/07/2018 -- $0.00020 $0.45707 $0.45727 $14.11 12/27/2017 $0.08096 -- -- $0.08096 $15.64 12/07/2017 -- -- $0.27518 $0.27518 $15.09 12/28/2016 $0.09525 -- -- $0.09525 $10.71 12/07/2016 -- $0.33984 -- $0.33984 $10.88 12/09/2015 -- -- $0.34170 $0.34170 $10.07 Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
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Fund Documents
Download PDF View Online Japan Small Cap Fund Documents Fact Sheet Portfolio Perspective View Portfolio Updates Japan Small Cap Fund Portfolio Update - November 2024 View Japan Small Cap Fund Portfolio Update - October 2024 View Japan Small Cap Fund Portfolio Update - September 2024 View Japan Small Cap Fund Portfolio Update - August 2024 View Summary Prospectus Full Prospectus Statement of Additional Information Japan Small Cap 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.
