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Overview
Hennessy Japan Fund
Actively managed, the Fund maintains a highly concentrated, best ideas portfolio of Japanese companies.
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 12/20/24-
Investor Class (HJPNX)
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NAV
$41.55
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$ Change
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% Change
-0.02%
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YTD
16.96%
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Institutional Class (HJPIX)
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NAV
$43.33
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-0.02%
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YTD
17.41%
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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 (10/31/03) Investor Class (HJPNX) 4.58% 21.71% 27.97% 1.03% 5.15% 8.63% 8.28% Institutional Class (HJPIX) 4.64% 22.17% 28.50% 1.43% 5.57% 9.05% 8.57% Russell/Nomura Total Market™ Index 1.00% 9.53% 13.84% 4.14% 5.52% 6.68% 5.25% Tokyo Stock Price Index 0.90% 8.70% 13.73% 4.25% 5.34% 6.56% 5.11% as of 9/30/24Name QTR YTD 1 yr 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Since Inception (10/31/03) Investor Class (HJPNX) 6.72% 24.54% 36.86% 0.34% 6.81% 8.90% 8.47% Institutional Class (HJPIX) 6.81% 24.92% 37.43% 0.72% 7.23% 9.31% 8.75% Russell/Nomura Total Market™ Index 7.70% 13.78% 22.40% 3.40% 7.46% 6.91% 5.48% Tokyo Stock Price Index 6.95% 12.60% 21.62% 3.10% 7.26% 6.76% 5.33% Hypothetical Growth of $10,000
as of 11/30/2024Value of $10,000 invested between 11/30/2023 and 11/30/2024
Japan Fund (HJPNX) $12,797 Japan Fund (HJPIX) $12,850 Russell/Nomura Total Market™ Index $11,384 Tokyo Stock Price Index $11,373 Value of $10,000 invested between 11/30/2021 and 11/30/2024
Japan Fund (HJPNX) $10,314 Japan Fund (HJPIX) $10,435 Russell/Nomura Total Market™ Index $11,294 Tokyo Stock Price Index $11,317 Value of $10,000 invested between 11/30/2019 and 11/30/2024
Japan Fund (HJPNX) $12,856 Japan Fund (HJPIX) $13,112 Russell/Nomura Total Market™ Index $13,080 Tokyo Stock Price Index $12,992 Value of $10,000 invested between 11/30/2014 and 11/30/2024
Japan Fund (HJPNX) $22,890 Japan Fund (HJPIX) $23,774 Russell/Nomura Total Market™ Index $18,524 Tokyo Stock Price Index $18,911 Value of $10,000 invested between 10/31/2003 and 11/30/2024
Japan Fund (HJPNX) $53,482 Japan Fund (HJPIX) $56,590 Russell/Nomura Total Market™ Index $28,549 Tokyo Stock Price Index $28,649 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 9/30/24Investor Class (HJPNX)Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Alpha -2.45 -0.53 2.17 Beta 1.14 1.06 0.99 Upside Capture 113.47 105.00 103.19 Downside Capture 129.30 110.32 92.29 Institutional Class (HJPIX)Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Alpha -2.07 -0.14 2.55 Beta 1.14 1.06 0.99 Upside Capture 114.41 106.02 104.33 Downside Capture 128.52 109.47 91.39 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 (HJPNX) -0.08 0.32 0.52 Institutional Class (HJPIX) -0.06 0.34 0.54 Russell/Nomura Total Market™ Index 0.05 0.39 0.43 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 (HJPNX) 19.77 18.03 15.55 Institutional Class (HJPIX) 19.79 18.04 15.56 Russell/Nomura Total Market™ Index 16.00 15.52 13.92 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 (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 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 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 9/30/24Inception Date (HJPNX) 10/31/03 Inception Date (HJPIX) 10/31/03 Total Fund Assets $436 Million Active Share vs. Russell/Nomura Total Market™ Index 75% Portfolio Turnover 18% Median Market Cap $40.9 Billion Median Price/Earnings 23.4x Median Price/Book 2.2x 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 Total Market™ Index Difference Financials 25.2% 13.1% +12.1% Industrials 24.0% 25.6% -1.6% Information Technology 11.5% 14.2% -2.8% Consumer Staples 10.6% 6.4% +4.2% Consumer Discretionary 9.6% 15.8% -6.2% Materials 7.0% 5.8% +1.2% Health Care 4.0% 7.4% -3.4% Communication Services 2.5% 7.3% -4.8% Energy 0.0% 1.0% -1.0% Real Estate 0.0% 2.1% -2.1% Utilities 0.0% 1.4% -1.4% Cash & Other 5.7% 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 Hitachi, Ltd. 6501 8.21% -0.10% +1.47% 3 Years Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. 6098 6.45% +0.28% +2.33% 8 Years Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. 3382 6.35% +1.57% +1.51% 2 Years Mitsubishi Corp. 8058 5.49% -0.12% -1.51% 17 Years ORIX Corp. 8591 4.94% -0.11% +0.09% 2 Years Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. 4063 4.88% -0.02% +0.16% 1 Year Sony Group Corp. 6758 4.80% +1.12% -0.04% 5 Years Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. 8766 4.49% -1.51% -0.06% 2 Years Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group 8306 4.20% -1.01% -1.15% 1 Year Sompo Holdings, Inc. 8630 4.08% -0.77% +1.83% 2 Years Total as % of Net Assets 53.89% Profile of Japan Fund Holdings
Total Holdings: 27
as of 9/30/24% of Net Assets Equity Holdings Current Vs. 2Q24 Vs. 3Q23 10-Year Holdings History (%) Time Held Hitachi, Ltd. 8.21% -0.10% +1.47% 3 Years Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. 6.45% +0.28% +2.33% 8 Years Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. 6.35% +1.57% +1.51% 2 Years Mitsubishi Corp. 5.49% -0.12% -1.51% 17 Years ORIX Corp. 4.94% -0.11% +0.09% 2 Years Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. 4.88% -0.02% +0.16% 1 Year Sony Group Corp. 4.80% +1.12% -0.04% 5 Years Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. 4.49% -1.51% -0.06% 2 Years Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group 4.20% -1.01% -1.15% 1 Year Sompo Holdings, Inc. 4.08% -0.77% +1.83% 2 Years MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings 3.96% -2.16% +1.44% 2 Years Tokyo Electron, Ltd. 3.93% -1.28% -0.40% 1 Year Renesas Electronics Corp. 3.91% -0.10% +1.14% 1 Year Daikin Industries, Ltd. 3.86% -0.28% +1.46% 13 Years Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. 3.39% +0.37% 0.00% 7 Years Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. 3.08% 0.00% -1.85% 17 Years Japan Exchange Group, Inc. 2.47% +0.06% +0.09% 1 Year Olympus Corp. 2.40% -0.35% -1.41% 2 Years Keyence Corp. 2.30% +0.03% -0.37% 17 Years Nissan Chemical Corporation 2.11% +0.09% +0.38% 1 Year Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. 1.63% +0.11% -0.39% 2 Years SoftBank Group Corp. 1.47% +1.47% +1.47% < 1 Year ASICS Corp. 1.40% -0.60% -0.43% 15 Years Socionext, Inc. 1.31% -0.38% -0.63% 1 Year Unicharm Corp. 1.13% -0.19% -1.11% 17 Years Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. 1.09% +1.09% +1.09% < 1 Year Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Co. 0.99% 0.00% -1.94% 2 Years Total as % of Net Assets 94.3% Cash & Other Holdings % of Net Assets Cash & Other 5.7% Total as % of Net Assets 5.7% Profile of Japan Fund Holdings
Country Allocation
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Japan
94.3%
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Cash & Other
5.7%
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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 12/05/2024 -- -- $2.00636 $2.00636 $44.45 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 12/05/2024 -- -- $2.09189 $2.09189 $46.35 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 - November 2024 View Japan Fund Portfolio Update - October 2024 View Japan Fund Portfolio Update - September 2024 View Japan Fund Portfolio Update - August 2024 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.
**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.
