Portfolio Management

Yutaka Uda

PORTFOLIO MANAGER
Evarich Asset Management

Tokyo, Japan

Funds Managed

Equity

Nippon Growth (UCITS) Fund
Yutaka Uda has been the President and CIO of Evarich Asset Management since its establishment in 2002. He has over 40 years of experience in the Japanese market having commenced his career in finance at Nikko Securities as an Analyst in 1971.

In 1985 Yutaka moved to Baring Asset Management where he was the Portfolio Manager of Japanese equities and in 1988 appointed as Director in charge of Far Eastern markets.

In 2000 Yutaka became the Managing Director and CIO of Nikko Asset Management, leaving in 2002 to establish Evarich Asset Management. Yutaka is a graduate of Tokyo University.

Citywire Rated Portfolio Manager

Citywire AA Rated

Yutaka Uda is Citywire AA rated for their 3-year risk adjusted performance for the period 31.01.2020 – 31.01.2023. Source and copyright Citywire. 

Investment Team – Evarich Asset Management

Maiko Uda

PORTFOLIO MANAGER

Maiko joined Evarich Asset Management in July 2009. Maiko is working closely with Yutaka Uda to create new ideas for stock selection and supports him on a day-to-day basis.

From 2005 until 2009 Maiko worked for Fidelity Investment as a Research Analyst covering the automobiles and real estate sectors.

Maiko is a graduate of Keio University and holds an MBA from Stanford University. Prior to her study at Stanford, Maiko also worked as an announcer in New York and Tokyo, as well as being a sportscaster and news anchor for the Fuji Television Network, Inc.

Yumiko Akabane

INVESTMENT SUPPORT

Yumiko joined Evarich Asset Management in April 2005. From 2000 to 2005, Yumiko held various positions in the fund department of Invesco Asset Management, worked as a research assistant with Yutaka Uda at Baring Asset Management in Tokyo from 1998 to 2000 and worked for Jardine Fleming in the bond and fund management department between 1988 and 1993. Yumiko is a graduate of Keio University.

Commentary by Yutaka Uda

Insights >
New BoJ Governor to trigger Yen’s strength

Yutaka Uda and Maiko Uda reflect on the Japanese economy over recent months and discuss expectations for 2023.

Fund Commentary • 17-01-2023
Mild inflation should benefit Japan

Yutaka Uda and Maiko Uda look at how the World Cup and other events have supported the Japanese market.

Fund Commentary • 21-12-2022
Differentiated Japanese Equity Investing Adding Value

In this webinar, Yutaka and Maiko Uda provide an in-depth analysis of the Japanese economy and the opportunities that will arise in the next five years.

Webinar • 15-12-2022
Challenges and opportunities for 2023

Citywire AA-rated portfolio managers Yutaka Uda and Maiko Uda provide their views on the challenges and opportunities for 2023.

Fund Commentary • 05-12-2022

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