Japan Index Trust.

Cashback on your 2012 ISA Annual Management Charge

Invest at least £5,000 by 31 May and you'll get 50% cashback on your 2012 annual management charge. Terms and conditions apply.


Our Japan Index Trust tracks the FTSE Japan Index and invests in the Japanese stock market.

Why invest in the Japan Index Trust?

  • Invest in the Japanese stock market without the risk of individual stock selection.
  • Invest in leading companies including those in technology, financial services and manufacturing sectors.
  • Invest up to £11,280 tax-efficiently in an ISA or an unlimited amount in a unit trust.
  • Minimum investment: £500 as a lump sum, or £50 a month.
  • No initial charge or withdrawal fee.
  • You can top-up your investment at any time.
  • Potential for long-term growth.

Charges

Annual Management
Charge
Extra Expenses*More Info (PDF's)
0.65%0.18%

* as at 31 December 2011

Fund performance

 Japan Index 5yr performance 

Source: Lipper. The graph above shows the annual performance of the fund over the last five years as at 31 December 2011. They take into account the annual management charge and extra expenses, and assume net income is reinvested.

 Mar 07 to
Mar 08
Mar 08 to
Mar 09
Mar 09 to
Mar 10
Mar 10 to
Mar 11
Mar 11 to
Mar 12
*Percentage change-16.2%-10.7%28.4%-5.4%0.3%
**Value of £10,000£8,380£7,486£9,613£9,097£9,120

 *Source: Lipper. The table above shows the annual performance of the fund over five years as at 31 March 2012. They take into account the annual management charge and extra expenses, and assume net income is reinvested.
**Source: Lipper. Assumes an investment of £10,000 on 31 March 2007. The value shows cumulative growth for each year over a five year period and includes the initial investment. The figures take into account the annual management charge and extra expenses and assume net income is reinvested.

Past performance is not a guide to future performance.

Where the fund invests

 Japan Index Trust Sector Chart 

Top ten holdings*
Toyota Motor Corp.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
Canon
Honda Motor Co
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group
Mizuho Financial Group Inc 
NTT DoCoMo
Fanuc
Takeda Pharmaceuticals Co.
Mitsubishi Corporation

 * as at 31 December 2011

Before you apply

  • Please remember the value of your investment and any income from it may fall as well as rise and is not guaranteed.
  • You may get back less than you invest.
  • Although there is no fixed term you should consider ISA and unit trust investments to be medium to long term, ideally five years or more.
  • The tax efficiency of ISAs is based on current rules. The current tax situation may not be maintained. The benefit of the tax treatment depends on individual circumstances.
  • This fund invests overseas. Changes in exchange rates between currencies may cause the value of your investment and the level of any income to rise and fall.
  • Each trust has its own individual risks. More details about the fund speific risks can be found in the 'Key Investor Information' document. More general information can be found in 'Additional Fund Information' and 'A Guide to Investing with Us'. Before you decide to invest you must read these documents.

The FTSE Japan Index is calculated by FTSE International Limited (“FTSE”). FTSE does not sponsor, endorse or promote this product. All copyright in the index values and constituent list belongs to FTSE. Legal & General has obtained full licence from FTSE to use such copyright in the creation of this product. “FTSE™”, “FT-SE®” and “Footsie®” are trade marks of the London Stock Exchange PLC and The Financial Times Limited and are used by FTSE International Limited (“FTSE”) under licence. 


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To invest in a Junior ISA

Please read our Junior ISA page to find out more. To invest:

Download our Application Form

Before you invest, you must read these:

Key Investor Information documents 

A Guide to Investing in a Junior ISA with Us (PDF)

Additional Fund Information for the Junior ISA (PDF)

Junior ISA Terms and Conditions (PDF)

 

It's a good idea to print these documents for your records.

Fund Manager - Tom Hammond

 Tom Hammond 





Tom joined Legal & General Investment Management in February 2000 initially as an Investment Reporting analyst and then as a fund accountant for the Linked Life fund.

He manages funds in all regions of the world and currently assists with the management of UK, Global and Asia Pacific equity funds.

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