Schroders Investment Trusts - Schroder Asian Total Return Investment Company plc

Schroder Asian Total Return Investment Company plc, a closed-ended investment trust domiciled in the United Kingdom, was established on November 26, 1987. Launched by Schroder Unit Trusts Limited, its management responsibilities are shared between Schroder Investment Management Limited and Schroder Investment Management (Singapore) Limited. The trust's core investment strategy involves allocating capital to public equity markets within the Asia Pacific region, with the exception of Japan. It seeks to build a diverse portfolio by investing in companies across various sectors, predominantly focusing on small and medium-capitalisation firms. Furthermore, the fund strategically utilises financial derivatives. Its investment performance is benchmarked against the MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex Japan index. This entity was formerly known as Schroders Investment Trusts - Asian Total Return Investment Company plc.