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Performance Report: Argonaut Natural Resources Fund
25 Nov 2022 - FundMonitors.com
The Argonaut Natural Resources Fund rose by +1.83% in October. The fund has outperformed the ASX 200 Total Return Index since inception in January 2020, providing investors with an annualised return of 42.39% compared with the index's...
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25 Nov 2022 - Performance Report: Argonaut Natural Resources Fund
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| Fund Overview | At times, ANRF may consider holding higher levels of cash (max 30%) if valuations are full and it is difficult to find attractive investment opportunities. The Fund does not borrow for investment or any other purposes, but it may short sell securities as part of its portfolio protection strategies. |
| Manager Comments | The Argonaut Natural Resources Fund has a track record of 2 years and 10 months and therefore comparison over all market conditions and against its peers is limited. However, the fund has outperformed the ASX 200 Total Return Index since inception in January 2020, providing investors with an annualised return of 42.39% compared with the index's return of 4.73% over the same period. On a calendar year basis, the fund hasn't experienced any negative annual returns in the 2 years and 10 months since its inception. Over the past 12 months, the fund's largest drawdown was -19.06% vs the index's -11.9%, and since inception in January 2020 the fund's largest drawdown was -19.06% vs the index's maximum drawdown over the same period of -26.75%. The fund's maximum drawdown began in April 2022 and has so far lasted 6 months, reaching its lowest point during June 2022. During this period, the index's maximum drawdown was -11.9%. The Manager has delivered these returns with 3.69% more volatility than the index, contributing to a Sharpe ratio for performance over the past 12 months of 1.14 and for performance since inception of 1.64. The fund has provided positive monthly returns 83% of the time in rising markets and 36% of the time during periods of market decline, contributing to an up-capture ratio since inception of 201% and a down-capture ratio of 37%. |
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Performance Report: Bennelong Kardinia Absolute Return Fund
25 Nov 2022 - FundMonitors.com
The Bennelong Kardinia Absolute Return Fund rose by +1.47% in October. The fund has outperformed the ASX 200 Total Return Index since inception in May 2006, providing investors with an annualised return of 7.77% compared with the index's...
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25 Nov 2022 - Performance Report: Bennelong Kardinia Absolute Return Fund
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| Fund Overview | There is a slight bias to large cap stocks on the long side of the portfolio, although in a rising market the portfolio will tend to hold smaller caps, including resource stocks, more frequently. On the short side, the portfolio is particularly concentrated, with stock selection limited by both liquidity and the difficulty of borrowing stock in smaller cap companies. Short positions are only taken when there is a high conviction view on the specific stock. The Fund uses derivatives in a limited way, mainly selling short dated covered call options to generate additional income. These typically have less than 30 days to expiry, and are usually 5% to 10% out of the money. ASX SPI futures and index put options can be used to hedge the portfolio's overall net position. The Fund's discretionary investment strategy commences with a macro view of the economy and direction to establish the portfolio's desired market exposure. Following this detailed sector and company research is gathered from knowledge of the individual stocks in the Fund's universe, with widespread use of broker research. Company visits, presentations and discussions with management at CEO and CFO level are used wherever possible to assess management quality across a range of criteria. |
| Manager Comments | The Bennelong Kardinia Absolute Return Fund has a track record of 16 years and 6 months and has outperformed the ASX 200 Total Return Index since inception in May 2006, providing investors with an annualised return of 7.77% compared with the index's return of 6.06% over the same period. On a calendar year basis, the fund has experienced a negative annual return on 2 occasions in the 16 years and 6 months since its inception. Over the past 12 months, the fund's largest drawdown was -10.52% vs the index's -11.9%, and since inception in May 2006 the fund's largest drawdown was -11.71% vs the index's maximum drawdown over the same period of -47.19%. The fund's maximum drawdown began in June 2018 and lasted 2 years and 6 months, reaching its lowest point during December 2018. The fund had completely recovered its losses by December 2020. During this period, the index's maximum drawdown was -26.75%. The Manager has delivered these returns with 6.72% less volatility than the index, contributing to a Sharpe ratio which has fallen below 1 five times over the past five years and which currently sits at 0.66 since inception. The fund has provided positive monthly returns 87% of the time in rising markets and 33% of the time during periods of market decline, contributing to an up-capture ratio since inception of 14% and a down-capture ratio of 53%. |
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Performance Report: ASCF High Yield Fund
25 Nov 2022 - FundMonitors.com
The ASCF High Yield Fund rose by +0.54% in October, a difference of -0.39% compared with the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index which rose by +0.93%. The fund has outperformed the index since inception in March 2017, providing...
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25 Nov 2022 - Performance Report: ASCF High Yield Fund
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| Fund Overview | Does not require full valuations on loans <65% LVR. Borrowing rates are from 12% per annum on 1st mortgage loans and 16% per annum on 2nd mortgage/caveat loans. Pays investors between 5.55% - 6.25% per annum depending on their investment term. |
| Manager Comments | The ASCF High Yield Fund has a track record of 5 years and 8 months and has outperformed the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index since inception in March 2017, providing investors with an annualised return of 8.47% compared with the index's return of 1.07% over the same period. On a calendar year basis, the fund hasn't experienced any negative annual returns in the 5 years and 8 months since its inception. Since inception in March 2017, the fund hasn't had any negative monthly returns and therefore hasn't experienced a drawdown. Over the same period, the index's largest drawdown was -12.97%. The Manager has delivered these returns with 4.06% less volatility than the index, contributing to a Sharpe ratio which has consistently remained above 1 over the past five years and which currently sits at 19.09 since inception. The fund has provided positive monthly returns 100% of the time in rising markets and 100% of the time during periods of market decline, contributing to an up-capture ratio since inception of 78% and a down-capture ratio of -74%. |
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Performance Report: Bennelong Twenty20 Australian Equities Fund
24 Nov 2022 - FundMonitors.com
The Bennelong Twenty20 Australian Equities Fund rose by +5.55% in October, a difference of -0.49% compared with the ASX 200 Total Return Index which rose by +6.04%. The fund has outperformed the index since inception in November 2009,...
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24 Nov 2022 - Performance Report: Bennelong Twenty20 Australian Equities Fund
By: FundMonitors.com
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| Manager Comments | The Bennelong Twenty20 Australian Equities Fund has a track record of 13 years and has outperformed the ASX 200 Total Return Index since inception in November 2009, providing investors with an annualised return of 9.39% compared with the index's return of 7.51% over the same period. On a calendar year basis, the fund has experienced a negative annual return on 2 occasions in the 13 years since its inception. Over the past 12 months, the fund's largest drawdown was -21.64% vs the index's -11.9%, and since inception in November 2009 the fund's largest drawdown was -26.09% vs the index's maximum drawdown over the same period of -26.75%. The fund's maximum drawdown began in February 2020 and lasted 9 months, reaching its lowest point during March 2020. The fund had completely recovered its losses by November 2020. The Manager has delivered these returns with 0.68% more volatility than the index, contributing to a Sharpe ratio which has fallen below 1 five times over the past five years and which currently sits at 0.56 since inception. The fund has provided positive monthly returns 94% of the time in rising markets and 7% of the time during periods of market decline, contributing to an up-capture ratio since inception of 117% and a down-capture ratio of 99%. |
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Performance Report: Bennelong Emerging Companies Fund
23 Nov 2022 - FundMonitors.com
The Bennelong Emerging Companies Fund rose by +5.34% in October, a difference of -0.7% compared with the ASX 200 Total Return Index which rose by +6.04%. The fund has outperformed the index since inception in November 2017, providing...
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23 Nov 2022 - Performance Report: Bennelong Emerging Companies Fund
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| Manager Comments | The Bennelong Emerging Companies Fund has a track record of 5 years and has outperformed the ASX 200 Total Return Index since inception in November 2017, providing investors with an annualised return of 17.41% compared with the index's return of 7.18% over the same period. On a calendar year basis, the fund has only experienced a negative annual return once in the 5 years since its inception. Over the past 12 months, the fund's largest drawdown was -31.43% vs the index's -11.9%, and since inception in November 2017 the fund's largest drawdown was -41.74% vs the index's maximum drawdown over the same period of -26.75%. The fund's maximum drawdown began in December 2019 and lasted 10 months, reaching its lowest point during March 2020. The fund had completely recovered its losses by October 2020. The Manager has delivered these returns with 14.4% more volatility than the index, contributing to a Sharpe ratio which has fallen below 1 five times over the past five years and which currently sits at 0.66 since inception. The fund has provided positive monthly returns 80% of the time in rising markets and 30% of the time during periods of market decline, contributing to an up-capture ratio since inception of 268% and a down-capture ratio of 121%. |
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Performance Report: Bennelong Concentrated Australian Equities Fund
22 Nov 2022 - FundMonitors.com
The Bennelong Concentrated Australian Equities Fund rose by +4.18% in October. The fund has outperformed the ASX 200 Total Return Index since inception in February 2009, providing investors with an annualised return of 13.59% compared with...
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22 Nov 2022 - Performance Report: Bennelong Concentrated Australian Equities Fund
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| Manager Comments | The Bennelong Concentrated Australian Equities Fund has a track record of 13 years and 9 months and has outperformed the ASX 200 Total Return Index since inception in February 2009, providing investors with an annualised return of 13.59% compared with the index's return of 9.53% over the same period. On a calendar year basis, the fund has experienced a negative annual return on 2 occasions in the 13 years and 9 months since its inception. Over the past 12 months, the fund's largest drawdown was -31.81% vs the index's -11.9%, and since inception in February 2009 the fund's largest drawdown was -31.81% vs the index's maximum drawdown over the same period of -26.75%. The fund's maximum drawdown began in December 2021 and has so far lasted 10 months, reaching its lowest point during September 2022. During this period, the index's maximum drawdown was -11.9%. The Manager has delivered these returns with 2% more volatility than the index, contributing to a Sharpe ratio which has fallen below 1 five times over the past five years and which currently sits at 0.76 since inception. The fund has provided positive monthly returns 90% of the time in rising markets and 18% of the time during periods of market decline, contributing to an up-capture ratio since inception of 137% and a down-capture ratio of 97%. |
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Performance Report: Bennelong Australian Equities Fund
21 Nov 2022 - FundMonitors.com
The Bennelong Australian Equities Fund rose by +4.31% in October. The fund has outperformed the ASX 200 Total Return Index since inception in February 2009, providing investors with an annualised return of 11.95% compared with the index's...
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21 Nov 2022 - Performance Report: Bennelong Australian Equities Fund
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| Manager Comments | The Bennelong Australian Equities Fund has a track record of 13 years and 9 months and has outperformed the ASX 200 Total Return Index since inception in February 2009, providing investors with an annualised return of 11.95% compared with the index's return of 9.53% over the same period. On a calendar year basis, the fund has only experienced a negative annual return once in the 13 years and 9 months since its inception. Over the past 12 months, the fund's largest drawdown was -30.31% vs the index's -11.9%, and since inception in February 2009 the fund's largest drawdown was -30.31% vs the index's maximum drawdown over the same period of -26.75%. The fund's maximum drawdown began in December 2021 and has so far lasted 10 months, reaching its lowest point during September 2022. During this period, the index's maximum drawdown was -11.9%. The Manager has delivered these returns with 1.53% more volatility than the index, contributing to a Sharpe ratio which has fallen below 1 five times over the past five years and which currently sits at 0.68 since inception. The fund has provided positive monthly returns 90% of the time in rising markets and 17% of the time during periods of market decline, contributing to an up-capture ratio since inception of 128% and a down-capture ratio of 99%. |
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Performance Report: Delft Partners Global High Conviction Strategy
17 Nov 2022 - FundMonitors.com
The Delft Partners Global High Conviction Strategy rose by +8.7% in October, an outperformance of +2.5% compared with the Global Equity Index which rose by +6.2%.
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17 Nov 2022 - Performance Report: Delft Partners Global High Conviction Strategy
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| Fund Overview | The quantitative model is proprietary and designed in-house. The critical elements are Valuation, Momentum, and Quality (VMQ) and every stock in the global universe is scored and ranked. Verification of the quant model scores is then cross checked by fundamental analysis in which a company's Accounting policies, Governance, and Strategic positioning is evaluated. The manager believes strategy is suited to investors seeking returns from investing in global companies, diversification away from Australia and a risk aware approach to global investing. It should be noted that this is a strategy in an IMA format and is not offered as a fund. An IMA solution can be a more cost and tax effective solution, for clients who wish to own fewer stocks in a long only strategy. |
| Manager Comments | The Delft Partners Global High Conviction Strategy has a track record of 11 years and 3 months and has outperformed the Global Equity Index since inception in August 2011, providing investors with an annualised return of 14.45% compared with the index's return of 12.63% over the same period. On a calendar year basis, the fund has experienced a negative annual return on 2 occasions in the 11 years and 3 months since its inception. Over the past 12 months, the fund's largest drawdown was -9.85% vs the index's -15.77%, and since inception in August 2011 the fund's largest drawdown was -13.33% vs the index's maximum drawdown over the same period of -15.77%. The fund's maximum drawdown began in February 2020 and lasted 1 year, reaching its lowest point during July 2020. The fund had completely recovered its losses by February 2021. During this period, the index's maximum drawdown was -13.19%. The Manager has delivered these returns with 1.18% more volatility than the index, contributing to a Sharpe ratio which has fallen below 1 four times over the past five years and which currently sits at 1.06 since inception. The fund has provided positive monthly returns 88% of the time in rising markets and 14% of the time during periods of market decline, contributing to an up-capture ratio since inception of 99% and a down-capture ratio of 90%. |
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Performance Report: L1 Capital Long Short Fund (Monthly Class)
16 Nov 2022 - FundMonitors.com
The L1 Capital Long Short Fund (Monthly Class) rose by +5.1% in October, a difference of -0.94% compared with the ASX 200 Total Return Index which rose by +6.04%. The fund has outperformed the index since inception in September 2014,...
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16 Nov 2022 - Performance Report: L1 Capital Long Short Fund (Monthly Class)
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| Manager Comments | The L1 Capital Long Short Fund (Monthly Class) has a track record of 8 years and 2 months and has outperformed the ASX 200 Total Return Index since inception in September 2014, providing investors with an annualised return of 19.73% compared with the index's return of 6.78% over the same period. On a calendar year basis, the fund has only experienced a negative annual return once in the 8 years and 2 months since its inception. Over the past 12 months, the fund's largest drawdown was -19.5% vs the index's -11.9%, and since inception in September 2014 the fund's largest drawdown was -39.11% vs the index's maximum drawdown over the same period of -26.75%. The fund's maximum drawdown began in February 2018 and lasted 2 years and 9 months, reaching its lowest point during March 2020. The fund had completely recovered its losses by November 2020. The Manager has delivered these returns with 6.53% more volatility than the index, contributing to a Sharpe ratio which has fallen below 1 four times over the past five years and which currently sits at 0.91 since inception. The fund has provided positive monthly returns 79% of the time in rising markets and 62% of the time during periods of market decline, contributing to an up-capture ratio since inception of 86% and a down-capture ratio of 27%. |
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Performance Report: Insync Global Quality Equity Fund
15 Nov 2022 - FundMonitors.com
The Insync Global Quality Equity Fund rose by +5.77% in October, a difference of -0.43% compared with the Global Equity Index which rose by +6.2%. The fund has outperformed the index since inception in October 2009, providing investors...
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15 Nov 2022 - Performance Report: Insync Global Quality Equity Fund
By: FundMonitors.com
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| Fund Overview | Insync invests in a concentrated portfolio of high quality companies that possess long 'runways' of future growth benefitting from Megatrends. Megatrends are multiyear structural and disruptive changes that transform the way we live our daily lives and result from a convergence of different underlying trends including innovation, politics, demographics, social attitudes and lifestyles. They provide important tailwinds to individual stocks and sectors, that reside within them. Insync believe this delivers exponential earnings growth ahead of market expectations. Insync screens the universe of 40,000 listed global companies to just 150 that it views as superior. This includes profitability, balance sheet performance, shareholder focus and valuations. 20-40 companies are then chosen for the portfolio. These reflect the best outcomes from further analysis using a proprietary DCF valuation, implied growth modelling, and free cash flow yield; alongside management, competitor, and industry scrutiny. The Fund may hold some cash (maximum of 5%), derivatives, currency contracts for hedging purposes, and American and/or Global Depository Receipts. It is however, for all intents and purposes, a 'long-only' fund, remaining fully invested irrespective of market cycles. |
| Manager Comments | The Insync Global Quality Equity Fund has a track record of 13 years and 1 month and has outperformed the Global Equity Index since inception in October 2009, providing investors with an annualised return of 11.48% compared with the index's return of 10.48% over the same period. On a calendar year basis, the fund has only experienced a negative annual return once in the 13 years and 1 month since its inception. Over the past 12 months, the fund's largest drawdown was -28.54% vs the index's -15.77%, and since inception in October 2009 the fund's largest drawdown was -28.54% vs the index's maximum drawdown over the same period of -15.77%. The fund's maximum drawdown began in January 2022 and has so far lasted 9 months, reaching its lowest point during September 2022. The Manager has delivered these returns with 1.58% more volatility than the index, contributing to a Sharpe ratio which has fallen below 1 five times over the past five years and which currently sits at 0.79 since inception. The fund has provided positive monthly returns 82% of the time in rising markets and 19% of the time during periods of market decline, contributing to an up-capture ratio since inception of 85% and a down-capture ratio of 89%. |
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