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ii Super 60 investments:Fidelity China Special Situations IT

Asset GroupAsset Sub-GroupInvestment Category
EquitiesAsian equitiesAdventurous

How the Fund Invests

The trust has been managed by Dale Nicholls since April 2014, when he took over from veteran investor Anthony Bolton. He has been part of the Asian equities team at Fidelity since 1996. The analyst team researching Asian equities is over 50 strong with a significant presence in China.

The manager seeks undervalued companies that have the potential to deliver over the longer-term through good industry dynamics and competitive advantages. Strong management teams are essential, and Nicholls conducts a large number of meetings with company management every year to make his assessments. 

Versus the MSCI China benchmark, there is a clear bias to mid- and small-cap companies where the manager believes opportunities exist due to lack of coverage. At the sector level there is often an overweight to industrials and IT. Unlisted companies are permitted up to 15%, and this is generally used, while the board believes gearing should be deployed as a structural component and this is typically around 20%.

Opinion
The trust benefits from an experienced and thorough manager in Dale Nicholls. He has proven ability in extracting value from a research team that is extensive and provides a high level of support in terms of idea generation and fundamental research. The trust is therefore viewed as a high-quality option in the China equity space, however, investors should also be aware of the heightened risks posed by small-caps, unlisted companies and the structural gearing.

January 2023

Risk warnings

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