Who we are

SMD-AM is one of the largest investment management companies in Japan, offering discretionary investment management, investment trusts and advisory services to a range of institutional investors, pension funds, government agencies and investors worldwide.

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Assets Under Management

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Investment professionals worldwide

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Experience in investment management since 1973

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Worldwide offices

Source: SMD-AM - AUM data as of 31 Mar 2025 - Office and staff data as of 31 Mar 2025

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Market insights

Keeping you one step ahead of the markets with unique perspectives and insights from our portfolio managers and strategists based on our localised knowledge and in-depth research.

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08/09/2025

With Ishiba’s resignation confirmed, what happens next?

Author Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management

Japan Market Insights - September 2025

8 min read time
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07/08/2025

Is discretion still the better part of valor?

Author Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management

Japan Market Insights - August 2025

9 min read time
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28/08/2025

SMDAM’s take: How serious is the rise in Japanese long-term rates?

Author Alexander HART

Japan Market Insights - August 2025

6 min read time