Anlageziel

The investment objective of the Fund is to achieve a return in excess of the TOPIX Total Return Index (the "Index") and to maximise middle to long term growth through investment in listed stocks in Japan. The Fund shall invest its assets in equity and / or equity related securities of companies domiciled in or exercising the predominant part of their commercial activities in Japan, which are listed and traded on stock exchanges in Japan. The equity securities in which a Fund may invest may also be new issues of equity securities offered by way of initial public offerings or through private placements. The equity and / or equity related securities in which the Fund shall invest may include common stock, preferred stock and securities convertible into or exchangeable for such equity securities, such as convertible bonds. No more than 10% of the Net Asset Value of the Fund will be invested via private placements.