In managing assets, SMDAM emphasizes research and strives to improve and strengthen our research system, which is top level, even for Japan. Based on this system, SMDAM provides clients with a rich diversity of options, from equities and bonds to various asset management products aimed at the global market-such as domestic mid-small caps equities, domestic and international corporate bonds, Asian and Chinese stocks, alternative products, and real estate investment trusts-and we pride ourselves on being able to respond to the diversifying needs of clients with these products.