First Sentier Group ISIN IE0008368742

First Sentier Group FSSA China Growth Fund

First Sentier Group FSSA China Growth Fund is an active equity fund from First Sentier Group, ISIN IE0008368742.

  • Active
  • Equity
  • China
  • Fund size (GBP) £1.9B

The Fund invests primarily (at least 70% of its Net Asset Value) in equity securities or equity-related securities issued by companies with either assets in, or revenues derived from the People's Republic of China that are listed, traded or dealt in on Regulated Markets in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, the U.S. or in a member state of the OECD

How the fund has returned, and where it ranks among peers. Returns to Sep 2026 end, GBP net total return.
−7.3% Q2
1 year return
+5.2% Q4
3 year return
−19.8% Q3
5 year return
Daily NAV, percent change from the start of the range. Source: FE fundinfo.
  • 1 month −4.4%
  • 3 months −4.1%
  • Volatility, 3 years 26.6%
  • Ongoing charge (OCF)
  • Fund size (GBP) £1.9B

What the fund holds

Where the money is: sectors, countries and largest holdings. As supplied by FE fundinfo, last updated 21 Sep 2026. Swipe or use the arrows for more panels.

By sector

Spot concentrations at a glance. Share of the fund's portfolio, as supplied by FE fundinfo, last updated 21 Sep 2026.

Largest sector: Industrials. 10 sectors reported.

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By country

Spot concentrations at a glance. Share of the fund's portfolio, as supplied by FE fundinfo, last updated 21 Sep 2026.

Largest country: China A Shares. 4 countries reported.

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By asset class

Spot concentrations at a glance. Share of the fund's portfolio, as supplied by FE fundinfo, last updated 21 Sep 2026.

Largest asset class: Chinese Equities. 5 asset classes reported.

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Largest holdings

The biggest positions, and how concentrated the fund is. As supplied by FE fundinfo, last updated 21 Sep 2026.

The 10 largest holdings are reported by FE.

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Macro events and this fund

Recent events linked to this fund by its country and sector exposure, and how it moved after. A measured move, not a cause.

Performance, risk and facts

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Against its benchmark

How the fund compares with its benchmark over the same period.

Risk

How bumpy the ride has been, plus the regulatory risk rating.
Volatility, 3 years26.6%
Scale 0 to 40%
Sharpe ratio, 3 years (FE)0.00
Scale −1 to 3
Largest fall from a peak (maximum drawdown), 3 years
−21.9%
Alpha, 3 years (FE)
−6.05
Beta, 3 years (FE)
1.07

Volatility and maximum drawdown: calculated by Funds Benchmark, as at 30 Sep 2026.

Sharpe, alpha, beta: FE fundinfo, as at 6 Jul 2026.

Fund facts

Legal and cost facts for a client note. As reported by the manager.
ISIN
IE0008368742
Fund manager
Xian, Lau, Ke
Management company
First Sentier Investors (Ireland) Limited
Depositary
Northern Trust International Fund Administration Services (Ireland) Limited
Benchmark
MSCI China Net Index
Ongoing charge
Share class launch date
17 Aug 1999
Domicile
IE
Fund type
open-ended fund
SRRI
6 of 7

What a sum would have become

What an amount would have grown to over the period.
n/a

Past performance is not a reliable guide to future returns. Capital is at risk. Source: FE fundinfo. Returns are GBP net total return to month end unless stated. Headline returns to Sep 2026. Fund size is shown in GBP.

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Sector: FE GL Equity China

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Largest country exposure