--- title: Asia ex Japan Equity | Nikko AM Asia description: The cornerstone of our Asian Equity capability is predicated on the long working relationship of core team members. --- [![NikkoAM Logo](https://global.nikkoam.com/hubfs/SGWebsite/images/logo/nikkoam_logo.png)](https://global.nikkoam.com/?hsLang=en) [About Us](https://global.nikkoam.com/about-us?hsLang=en) [Sustainability](https://global.nikkoam.com/sustainability?hsLang=en) [Strategies](https://global.nikkoam.com/strategies?hsLang=en) [How to Invest](https://global.nikkoam.com/how-to-invest?hsLang=en) [![nikkoam_logo](https://global.nikkoam.com/hubfs/SGWebsite/images/logo/nikkoam_logo.png)](https://global.nikkoam.com/?hsLang=en) - [About Us](https://global.nikkoam.com/about-us?hsLang=en) - [Sustainability](https://global.nikkoam.com/sustainability?hsLang=en) - [Strategies](https://global.nikkoam.com/strategies?hsLang=en) - [How to Invest](https://global.nikkoam.com/how-to-invest?hsLang=en) ##### Welcome to Nikko AM To help us get you to the appropriate site, please tell us a little about yourself Your location Select Your Investor profile Select **You must read and agree to the following information before proceeding. 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Suggested Results [Nikko AM Investment Outlook](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yak) [Nikko AM Investment Outlook](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yak) [Nikko AM Investment Outlook](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yak) [Nikko AM Investment Outlook](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yak) [Nikko AM Investment Outlook](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yak) [Back to Strategies](https://global.nikkoam.com/strategies?hsLang=en) ![sustainability-image-mobile](https://global.nikkoam.com/hubfs/SGWebsite/images/vector/sustainability-image-mobile.svg) ![sustainability-image-desktop](https://global.nikkoam.com/hubfs/SGWebsite/images/vector/sustainability-image-desktop.svg) Equity Strategies # Asia ex Japan Equity Harvesting Growth, Harnessing Change Investment Philosophy We seek to identify undervalued companies capable of achieving high sustainable returns and benefiting from positive fundamental change to capture superior returns in Asia; one of the most dynamic and fast changing regions in the world. We believe that strong or improving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance is essential for generating higher sustainable returns. We term the above as “Harvesting Growth, Harnessing Change”. We aim to have a balanced portfolio with the largest representation of stocks with undervalued high sustainable returns and positive fundamental change, with ESG Risks and Returns analysis integrated throughout. ![Picture1-2](https://global.nikkoam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture1-2.png?width=327&height=326&name=Picture1-2.png)   Asia – The Continent of Great Opportunity A dynamic market transforming itself at an unprecedented speed. Capturing value from diverse Asian opportunities requires deep understanding and cultural awareness. | ![opportunity_set](https://global.nikkoam.com/hubfs/SGWebsite/images/strategy/CORE%20pitchbook%20icons/opportunity_set.svg)   | Growing opportunity set of potential investments in Asia, there are 50% more listed equities in Asia ex Japan today versus 10 years ago (>30,000). The combined US and EU equity listings have shrunk over that time 1 | | --- | --- | | ![team](https://global.nikkoam.com/hubfs/SGWebsite/images/strategy/CORE%20pitchbook%20icons/team.svg) | 1 billion Asians set to join middle class by 2030, while it is set to shrink in Japan, Germany and others 2 | | ![stocks](https://global.nikkoam.com/hubfs/SGWebsite/images/strategy/CORE%20pitchbook%20icons/stocks.svg)   | China poised to become the world’s largest economy by 2030, India set to become the 2nd largest economy by 2050 3 | | ![gross-domestic](https://global.nikkoam.com/hubfs/SGWebsite/images/strategy/CORE%20pitchbook%20icons/gross-domestic.svg)   | Supplier to the world, increasingly cutting edge \[> 85% of global Semiconductor Foundry 4 \| > 85% Electric Vehicle Battery 5 \| > 85% Solar (Polys, Modules, Cells) 6\] |   1 Source: Bloomberg, Feb 2023 2 Source: World Data Lab, September 2021 3 Source: S&P Global – Market Intelligence, November 2022 4 Source: Statista, [https://www.statista.com/statistics/867223/worldwide-semiconductor-foundries-by-market-share/](https://www.statista.com/statistics/867223/worldwide-semiconductor-foundries-by-market-share/), September 2022 5 Source: Bloomberg NEF, June 2022 6 Source: Bloomberg NEF, May 2022 V2 - Asia – The Continent of Great Opportunity A dynamic market transforming itself at an unprecedented speed. Capturing value from diverse Asian opportunities requires deep understanding and cultural awareness. ![Picture1-3](https://global.nikkoam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture1-3.png?width=56&height=54&name=Picture1-3.png)Growing opportunity set of potential investments in Asia, there are 50% more listed equities in Asia ex Japan today versus 10 years ago (>30,000). The combined US and EU equity listings have shrunk over that time 1     ![Picture2-3](https://global.nikkoam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture2-3.png?width=56&height=43&name=Picture2-3.png)1 billion Asians set to join middle class by 2030, while it is set to shrink in Japan, Germany and others 2   ![Picture3](https://global.nikkoam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture3.png?width=56&height=63&name=Picture3.png)China poised to become the world’s largest economy by 2030, India set to become the 2nd largest economy by 2050 3   ![Picture4-1](https://global.nikkoam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture4-1.png?width=56&height=56&name=Picture4-1.png)Supplier to the world, increasingly cutting edge \[> 85% of global Semiconductor Foundry 4 | > 85% Electric Vehicle Battery 5 | > 85% Solar (Polys, Modules, Cells) 6\]   1 Source: Bloomberg, Feb 2023 2 Source: World Data Lab, September 2021 3 Source: S&P Global – Market Intelligence, November 2022 4 Source: Statista, [https://www.statista.com/statistics/867223/worldwide-semiconductor-foundries-by-market-share/](https://www.statista.com/statistics/867223/worldwide-semiconductor-foundries-by-market-share/), September 2022 5 Source: Bloomberg NEF, June 2022 6 Source: Bloomberg NEF, May 2022     Unique and Dynamic Team A unique and dynamic market requires a team approach of the same character.   **Diversity of perspectives** We rely on the individual creativity and unique backgrounds of our team to produce varied, often unexpected insights into these sizable, fast-paced markets ![Picture5](https://global.nikkoam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture5.png?width=422&height=212&name=Picture5.png) **Team mentality & mutual respect** An environment of trust, cohesion, and respect is the foundation for challenging, and subsequently integrating individual insights into a broader, coherent picture **Bottom-up approach** Relying on input from experts on the ground to generate the building blocks of the best investment ideas The Asian Equity Team ![Picture6](https://global.nikkoam.com/hubfs/Picture6.jpg) - Over 20 investment professionals based in Singapore, Hong Kong and Shenzhen - 19 years of average industry experience - 10 primary nationalities - All major Asian languages spoken - Diversity across cognition, culture and demographics - Mutual Respect, the foundation of our collaboration V1 - Investment Process Tailored for the complexities of Asian markets and fundamental change. Idea Generation Fundamental Research Portfolio Construction ESG Risk and Return Analysis Integrated Throughout Risk Management Idea Generation 01 Scouring the investment universe for the most promising companies Fundamental Research 02 Rigorous analyses to evaluate the best opportunities using proprietary 3-pillar framework Portfolio Construction 03 Building a high-conviction portfolio to blend undervalued sustainable returns & positive fundamental change ESG Risk and Return Analysis Integrated Throughout 04 Core part of our fundamental analysis, with each investment analyst responsible for proprietary ESG scoring, with the focus on two perspectives: Opportunities and Risk Control Risk Management 05 Strict risk management practices integrated at all stages ![NikkoAM - 26 May 2022 office candid shots-21](https://global.nikkoam.com/hubfs/SGWebsite/images/strategy/NikkoAM%20-%2026%20May%202022%20office%20candid%20shots-21.png) The Asian Equity Team - Over 20 investment professionals based in Singapore, Hong Kong and Shenzhen - 19 years of average industry experience - 10 primary nationalities - All major Asian languages spoken - Diversity across cognition, culture and demographics - Mutual Respect, the foundation of our collaboration Investment Process Tailored for the complexities of Asian markets and fundamental change. ![asia exJapan investment process](https://global.nikkoam.com/hubfs/asia%20exJapan%20investment%20process.jpg) V3 - Investment Process Tailored for the complexities of Asian markets and fundamental change. ![asia exJapan investment process](https://global.nikkoam.com/hubfs/asia%20exJapan%20investment%20process.jpg) ESG Implementation ESG Risk and return analysis is integrated across the entire investment process, supported with the following ESG beliefs: - Strong or improving ESG is essential for higher sustainable returns - Focus on what’s material for Asia - Investment analyst led assessment works best Key Characteristics | ![aim](https://global.nikkoam.com/hubfs/SGWebsite/images/strategy/CORE%20pitchbook%20icons/aim.svg)   | Concentrated exposure to a dynamic market transforming itself at an unprecedented speed | | --- | --- | | ![value_search](https://global.nikkoam.com/hubfs/SGWebsite/images/strategy/CORE%20pitchbook%20icons/value_search.svg)   | Finding the best companies characterized by undervalued positive fundamental change & sustainable returns | | ![document_diamond](https://global.nikkoam.com/hubfs/SGWebsite/images/strategy/CORE%20pitchbook%20icons/document_diamond.svg)   | A strong institutional investment process tailored for the complexities of the Asian markets | | ![ESG_process](https://global.nikkoam.com/hubfs/SGWebsite/images/strategy/CORE%20pitchbook%20icons/ESG_process.svg) | ESG risk and opportunity analysis integrated across investment process | | ![venn diagram](https://global.nikkoam.com/hubfs/SGWebsite/images/strategy/CORE%20pitchbook%20icons/venn%20diagram.svg) | Diversity of backgrounds & perspectives, and local partnerships to generate the best investment ideas |   Featured Videos Important Information The funds mentioned are Singapore registered funds approved for sale or purchase in Singapore. 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