Aberdeen Asia Focus: what's driving growth in Asian smaller companies - and what lies ahead?

Gabriel Sacks, Manager of Aberdeen Asia Focus (AAS), highlights the Trust’s strong outperformance driven by high-conviction stock selection in Asian smaller companies. He notes that exposure to robotics, AI supply chains and advanced manufacturing in markets such as Hong Kong, Taiwan and India supported returns and contributed to milestones including FTSE 250 entry and AIC ISA Millionaire recognition. With structural growth drivers like supply-chain shifts, rising wealth and technological innovation across Asia, Gabriel sees continued opportunities in regions such as Southeast Asia, reinforcing confidence in the Trust’s long-term growth potential.