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Launch of the Commons Global 30 Fund

On December 3, 2025, Commons Investment Corporation (based in Minato, Tokyo) in collaboration with Walter Scott & Partners Limited (based in Edinburgh) will launch the Commons Global 30 Fund. This new fund will actively invest in around 30 carefully selected foreign companies, aimed at providing long-term investment opportunities outside Japan.

Comments from Leadership

Tetsuro Iii, CEO of Commons Investment

Since our inception, Commons Investment has focused on aligning the timelines of corporate value creation with our clients' asset growth through long-term investments in Japanese equities, such as the Commons 30 Fund and the 2020 Vision Fund. The launch of the Commons Global 30 Fund expands our mission to global stocks, while maintaining our philosophy. I am genuinely excited to deliver the true enjoyment of investing to our customers, alongside our esteemed global partner.

Jane Henderson, Managing Director of Walter Scott

When I first met the Commons Investment team seven years ago, I was pleasantly surprised by the cultural similarities between our two firms. Both organizations are driven by a strong commitment to long-term thinking and delivering exceptional investment experiences to our clients. I eagerly anticipate offering Japanese customers a chance to invest long-term in global equities, in collaboration with Commons Investment.

Shared Beliefs in Long-term Investment

Both Commons Investment and Walter Scott maintain an unwavering belief that true value creation arises from companies, not markets.

Our strategy of pursuing selective investments allows us to conduct comprehensive analyses that encompass both financial and non-financial factors. High-growth companies that possess outstanding profitability and solid financial structures are rare. Our focus on a limited number of well-supported businesses for long-term investments ensures transparency and allows us to maintain a tangible connection with our investment choices.

Additionally, we are united by our investment philosophy, which emphasizes building trust with the management of our portfolio companies, a commitment to ESG principles, and a focus on nurturing future generations.

Both companies also prioritize team-based decision-making in investments. By leveraging diverse perspectives, we improve the quality of our investment judgments and ensure reproducibility and sustainability in our processes.

Walter Scott has maintained a consistent investment approach for over 40 years and has successfully implemented long-term strategies. Likewise, since the launch of the Commons 30 Fund in January 2009, Commons Investment has strived to instill a culture of long-term, future-oriented investing in Japan, consistently engaging in transparent dialogues with our clients and portfolio companies.

We firmly believe that steadfast long-term investing, unswayed by short-term performance, will lead to the successful asset formation of individuals, allowing us to pass on a better future to the next generation.

The Value of the Commons Global 30 Fund

The Commons Global 30 Fund, a collaboration between Commons Investment and Walter Scott, aims to deliver the growth potential of carefully selected foreign companies to clients through a long-term investment lens. By basing investments on intrinsic corporate values, we practice long-term investing that contributes positively to society and future prosperity, undeterred by short-term market fluctuations. Through this fund, we hope to enhance our clients’ appreciation of the long-term investment experience, thereby supporting their wealth accumulation.

Please stay tuned for more updates on the journey of the Commons Global 30 Fund!

Fund Overview

• - Name: Commons Global 30 Fund
• - Managed By: Commons Investment Corporation
• - Investment Advisory: Walter Scott & Partners Limited
• - Sales: Commons Investment Corporation
• - Product Introduction Page: Commons Global 30 Fund

About Commons Investment Corporation

• - Company Name: Commons Investment Corporation
• - Registration: Kanto Finance Bureau Director (Financial Instruments Business) No. 2061
• - CEO: Tetsuro Iii
• - Location: 16th Floor, POLA Aoyama Building, 2-5-17 Aoyama, Minato, Tokyo 107-0062
• - Established: November 2007
• - Business Activities: Setting up and managing investment trusts
• - Affiliations: Japan Investment Trust Association, Japan Investment Advisers Association
• - Website: Commons Investment

Contact Information

For any inquiries, please reach out to the Commons Investment Call Center at 03-5860-5706 (Weekdays: 10 AM - 4 PM).

Risk and Costs

For risk and costs associated with the Commons 30 Fund, please visit: Commons 30 Fund Risks and Costs
For risks and costs related to the 2020 Vision Fund, visit: The 2020 Vision Risks and Costs
For the Commons Global 30 Fund risks and costs, visit: Commons Global 30 Fund Risks and Costs