Yahoo Finance Hennessy Japan Small Cap Fund Boosts Stake in Future Corp, Signaling Strong Market Confidence
Insightful Portfolio Adjustments in Q2 2024 Highlight Strategic Market Moves
Established on August 31, 2007, the Hennessy Japan Small Cap Fund (Trades, Portfolio) is renowned for its strategic investments in smaller Japanese companies, aiming for long-term capital appreciation. The fund focuses on companies that are perceived as undervalued relative to their market potential, boasting exceptional management and robust earnings quality. By investing in companies that represent the bottom 15% of Japanese market capitalizations, the fund leverages on-site research to handpick stocks with the best growth prospects and fundamental values.
Summary of New Buys
During the second quarter of 2024, Hennessy Japan Small Cap Fund (Trades, Portfolio) expanded its portfolio by adding seven new stocks. Noteworthy among these was Future Corp (TSE:4722), which now comprises 1.51% of the portfolio with a significant investment of 161,900 shares valued at 1.63 billion. Following closely were Relo Group Inc (TSE:8876) and Canon Marketing Japan Inc (TSE:8060), holding 1.39% and 1.05% of the portfolio respectively.
Key Position Increases
The fund also strategically increased its stakes in seven existing holdings. Treasure Factory Co Ltd (TSE:3093) saw a substantial increase of 56.93% in share count, now holding a total of 188,000 shares valued at 1.95 billion. Another significant increase was in Trusco Nakayama Corp (TSE:9830), which saw a 78.29% rise in shares, totaling 77,200.
Summary of Sold Out Positions
The fund exited positions in six companies, including Maxell Ltd (TSE:6810) and GLORY Ltd (TSE:6457), which previously impacted the portfolio by -1.38% and -1.31% respectively.
Key Position Reductions
Reductions were made in seven stocks, with notable decreases in Nojima Co Ltd (TSE:7419) and Takasago Thermal Engineering Co Ltd (TSE:1969), which saw reductions of 37.29% and 27.43% in shares respectively. These adjustments reflect the fund's dynamic strategy to optimize portfolio performance based on market conditions.
Portfolio Overview
As of the second quarter of 2024, the Hennessy Japan Small Cap Fund (Trades, Portfolio)'s portfolio included 65 stocks. Top holdings included 3.49% in Daihen Corp (TSE:6622), 2.55% in Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co Ltd (TSE:4186), and 2.43% in Towa Corp (TSE:6315). The fund's investments are predominantly concentrated across 10 industries, showcasing a diverse yet focused market engagement.
The strategic moves by Hennessy Japan Small Cap Fund (Trades, Portfolio) in the second quarter of 2024 underline its commitment to capitalizing on market dynamics and enhancing portfolio value through meticulous stock selection and sectoral allocation.
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