GAMAX Asia Pacific Fund aims to achieve growth through capital appreciation by predominantly investing in equities in the Asia-Pacific region. According to S&P Global¹, the economic weight of the Asian-Pacific region is expected to top 40% of global GDP by 2040, compared to just above 25% in 2000 (source: IHS Markit). The IMF routinely highlights the strategic importance of the region for the global economy in its World Economic Outlook publications.
The investment strategy is focused on the highly dynamic and excellent economic prospects of the Asia-Pacific region including emerging Asian economies, such as China and India and the 10 countries part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The fund provides exposure to companies exposed to the growth of the region which is reshaping the global economic gravity. Growth opportunities are underpinned by megatrends such as demographics, digitalisation, structural reforms, energy transition and high savings which together underpin stronger economic growth.
Within demographics, emerging Asia benefits from younger populations and rapid urbanisation, which underpin long-term consumption growth. The expansion of the middle class - particularly in China, India, and Southeast Asia - is expected to drive demand for discretionary goods, financial services, and travel.
Elsewhere, emerging Asia is central to the global energy transition, with significant investment flowing into renewable energy, electric vehicles, and green infrastructure. For instance, Asia-Pacific accounts for over 50% of global renewable energy capacity, driven primarily by China, India, and Japan. In 2024, renewables represented more than 25% of electricity generation in the region².
The use of a multi-manager approach enhances diversification, including exposure to diverse investment styles, and to reduce manager-specific risk. GAMAX Asia-Pacific provides access to leading investment expertise on Asia Pacific equities and broad diversification across Asia-Pacific including emerging Asia.
¹https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/ascent-of-apac-in-the-global-economy
²https://www.statista.com/topics/7293/renewable-energy-in-asia-pacific/