{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5b0fd1107b67904376d520f7/67dabba1476803852cfb84df?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The opportunity in Asian smaller companies with abrdn Asia Focus","description":"<p>The UK Investor Magazine was delighted to welcome Gabriel Sacks, Manager of&nbsp;abrdn&nbsp;Asia Focus, for an insightful conversation around the trust and the Asian smaller companies universe.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.abrdn.com/en-gb/aas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more about abrdn Asia Focus here.</a></p><p><br></p><p>We start by looking at the trust’s investment objective and strategy. abrdn&nbsp;Asia Focus aims to maximise the total return to shareholders over the long term from a portfolio made up of quality smaller companies in the economies of Asia, excluding Japan.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Of notable interest to investors, we look at the parameters and attributes the managers use to gauge quality.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Gabriel provides a fascinating overview of the factors driving the trust’s portfolio weighting geographically, paying particular attention to India and China.</p><p><br></p><p>We explore key themes of tariffs and AI and how they play into the trust’s approach.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Gabriel outlines several of his favourite portfolio holdings and the opportunity for Asian smaller companies in the year ahead.&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"UK Investor Magazine"}