The FSSA Dividend Advantage Fund seeks to provide investors with regular income distributions and long-term growth while investing primarily in listed companies in Asia ex-Japan.

The Fund is managed conservatively with a long history of investing in Asia and delivering consistent returns, although sometimes modest, active returns than benchmark. Cumulatively, the consistency pays off for longer-term investors with an excellent long-term active return.

Investments are made per First Sentier’s tested investment philosophy of bottom-up stock selection of quality companies with sustainable growth that can generate good long-term outperformance. The investment team is well resourced and follows a research-driven, fundamental approach to select companies with high conviction levels. Managers emphasize their absolute return mindset with equal focus on the potential downside as an upside on investment decisions.

Clear and well-articulated ESG strategy. ESG practices are advanced and thoughtfully integrated into the overall investment philosophy. The process ranges from ESG inclusion in analysts’ equity investment decision-making process to ongoing stewardship. The Fund’s investment horizon enables active and ongoing ESG engagement to support sustainable growth and risk management objectives.

This Fund has been reviewed by three industry veterans of the Benchmark judging committee.