Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) - Period 4 (2025/04/16 - 2026/04/15)

Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Co., Ltd. Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) - Period 4 (2025/04/16 - 2026/04/15)

This report is a securities report submitted by Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Co., Ltd. pursuant to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, covering the fourth period from April 16, 2025, to April 15, 2026. The subject securities are domestic investment trust beneficiary certificates, and this document provides detailed information on the investment trust's operations, financial condition, net asset value, distribution payments, risk factors, investment policies, and specific investment holdings.

The purpose of this report is to provide investors and stakeholders with accurate and comprehensive information regarding the investment trust's performance and financial status. This enables investors to make informed investment decisions based on reliable data.

The investment trust primarily invests in domestic equities, bonds, and other securities, with a focus on achieving stable returns and prudent risk management. The asset manager, Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Co., Ltd., as a member of the Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, possesses extensive investment expertise and a rigorous governance framework.

This report includes descriptions of the current period's investment performance, asset composition, fee structure, trust remuneration, summary of audit reports, and outlook for the future. It also discusses how changes in market conditions and economic trends may affect the investment trust's performance, ensuring thorough risk disclosure to investors.

The report is publicly available through the Financial Services Agency's EDINET system and the company's official website, allowing unrestricted access and download. Through regular disclosure, the company aims to maintain and strengthen trust with its investors.