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Hennessy Japan Small Cap Fund Investor Class HJPSX

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  • NAV / 1-Day Return 23.42  /  +0.56 %
  • Total Assets 146.8M
  • Adj. Expense Ratio
    1.500%
  • Expense Ratio 1.490%
  • Distribution Fee Level High
  • Share Class Type No Load
  • Category Japan Stock
  • Investment Style Small Blend
  • Min. Initial Investment 2,500
  • Status Open
  • TTM Yield 1.10%
  • Turnover 45%

USD | NAV as of Oct 03, 2026 | 1-Day Return as of Oct 03, 2026, 12:57 AM GMT+0

Morningstar’s Analysis HJPSX

Will HJPSX outperform in the future?

Get our overall rating based on a fundamental assessment of the pillars below.

  • Process Pillar

    The Process Pillar is our assessment of how sensible, clearly defined, and repeatable HJPSX’s performance objective and investment process is for both security selection and portfolio construction.

  • People Pillar

    The People Pillar is our evaluation of the HJPSX management team’s experience and ability. We find that high-quality management teams deliver superior performance relative to their benchmarks and/or peers.

  • Parent Pillar

    The Parent Pillar is our rating of HJPSX’s parent organization’s priorities and whether they’re in line with investors’ interests.

Analyst Juri Yanagi

Juri Yanagi

Analyst

Summary

A high-quality pick for Japan mid- and small-cap equity investors. Sparx Japan Equity Small & Mid Cap strategy is a strong choice for investors. The strategy is seeking long-term excess returns from Japan’s mid- and small-cap equity universe, supported by a well-defined investment approach, disciplined execution with long-term horizon, and effective use of the firm’s proprietary research database under an experienced and dedicated lead manager. The strategy earns a High People rating and an Above Average Process rating.

by Juri Yanagi
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Portfolio Holdings HJPSX

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  • % Assets in Top 10 Holdings 29.5
Top 10 Holdings
% Portfolio Weight
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