To maximise total return over the longer term from a focused portfolio of equities (and, if considered appropriate, convertible securities) primarily quoted on stock markets in Japan.

Please note the "Close Finsbury Japanese Equity Fund" changed its name to "Close Investments Japanese Equity Fund" with effect 29th May 2007.

Our philosophy can legitimately be described as 'value' in that we look to establish warranted values for candidate investments, although we invest sometimes in companies designated as 'growth'.

The Fund is an actively managed fund investing in a select portfolio of between 20-30 stocks. The investment style is bottom-up, where companies are screened to find good medium term growth prospects, strong balance sheets and attractive valuations.

or to invest in the Fund, please contact Close Investment website at www.CloseInvestments.com or contact Close Investments Client Services on Freephone 0800 269 824 (calls to this number are recorded for monitoring purposes).