BGF Japan Flexible Equity A2

The fund seeks to maximise total return in a manner consistent with the principles of environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) investing. The Fund invests at least 70% of its total assets in the equity securities of companies domiciled in or exercising the predominant part of their economic activity in, Japan. The Fund normally invests in securities that, in the opinion of the Investment Adviser, exhibit either growth or value investment characteristics, placing an emphasis as the market outlook warrants. The Fund may use derivatives for investment purposes and for the purposes of efficient portfolio management.