Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) - 18th Period (2025/04/15 - 2026/04/13)

Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Co., Ltd. Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) - 18th Period (2025/04/15 - 2026/04/13)

This report is the 18th-period securities report (from April 15, 2025, to April 13, 2026) regarding domestic investment trust beneficiary certificates managed by Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Co., Ltd. Prepared in accordance with the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, this report aims to disclose information to investors.

The investment trust primarily targets domestic equities, bonds, and REITs, aiming to support investors' asset formation. This report details the investment policy, performance, asset composition, fee structure, risk factors, and future outlook for the period.

Performance is presented with comparisons to benchmarks, including quarterly returns and risk metrics such as the Sharpe ratio and standard deviation. The report also discloses portfolio breakdowns by sector, individual holdings, and geographical allocation.

Fees are clearly outlined, including trust compensation, sales charges, and trust property retention fees, ensuring investors can properly understand associated costs. Risk factors listed include market volatility, interest rate fluctuations, foreign exchange risk, credit risk, and liquidity risk.

Regarding future investment policy, the company states it will continue a balanced approach emphasizing risk control, based on outlooks for domestic and international economic conditions and monetary policies. The report also references efforts in ESG investing and sustainable finance.

This report aims to provide transparent information to existing and potential investors and is publicly available on the company's official website and the Financial Services Agency's EDINET system. Prospective investors are advised to read this report thoroughly and make investment decisions based on their own judgment.