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Performance Report: DS Capital Growth Fund
12 Aug 2022 - FundMonitors.com
The DS Capital Growth Fund rose by +8.75% in July, an outperformance of +3% compared with the ASX 200 Total Return Index which rose by +5.75%. The fund has outperformed the index since inception in January 2013, providing investors with an...
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12 Aug 2022 - Performance Report: DS Capital Growth Fund
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| Fund Overview | The investment team looks for industrial businesses that are simple to understand, generally avoiding large caps, pure mining, biotech and start-ups. They also look for: - Access to management; - Businesses with a competitive edge; - Profitable companies with good margins, organic growth prospects, strong market position and a track record of healthy dividend growth; - Sectors with structural advantage and barriers to entry; - 15% p.a. pre-tax compound return on each holding; and - A history of stable and predictable cash flows that DS Capital can understand and value. |
| Manager Comments | The DS Capital Growth Fund has a track record of 9 years and 7 months and has outperformed the ASX 200 Total Return Index since inception in January 2013, providing investors with an annualised return of 13.42% compared with the index's return of 8.61% over the same period. On a calendar year basis, the fund has only experienced a negative annual return once in the 9 years and 7 months since its inception. Over the past 12 months, the fund's largest drawdown was -21.05% vs the index's -11.9%, and since inception in January 2013 the fund's largest drawdown was -22.53% vs the index's maximum drawdown over the same period of -26.75%. The fund's maximum drawdown began in February 2020 and lasted 6 months, reaching its lowest point during March 2020. The fund had completely recovered its losses by August 2020. The Manager has delivered these returns with 1.74% 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 0.99 since inception. The fund has provided positive monthly returns 89% 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 68% and a down-capture ratio of 62%. |
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Performance Report: Bennelong Concentrated Australian Equities Fund
12 Aug 2022 - FundMonitors.com
The Bennelong Concentrated Australian Equities Fund rose by +10.32% in July, an outperformance of +4.57% compared with the ASX 200 Total Return Index which rose by +5.75%. The fund has outperformed the index since inception in February...
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12 Aug 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 6 months and has outperformed the ASX 200 Total Return Index since inception in February 2009, providing investors with an annualised return of 14.35% compared with the index's return of 9.66% 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 6 months since its inception. Over the past 12 months, the fund's largest drawdown was -31.8% vs the index's -11.9%, and since inception in February 2009 the fund's largest drawdown was -31.8% vs the index's maximum drawdown over the same period of -26.75%. The fund's maximum drawdown began in December 2021 and has lasted 7 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 1.98% 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 0.8 since inception. The fund has provided positive monthly returns 90% 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 143% and a down-capture ratio of 96%. |
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Performance Report: Airlie Australian Share Fund
11 Aug 2022 - FundMonitors.com
The Airlie Australian Share Fund rose by +7.53% in July, an outperformance of +1.78% compared with the ASX 200 Total Return Index which rose by +5.75%. The fund has outperformed the index since inception in June 2018, providing investors...
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11 Aug 2022 - Performance Report: Airlie Australian Share Fund
By: FundMonitors.com
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| Fund Overview | The Fund is long-only with a bottom-up focus. It has a concentrated portfolio of 15-35 stocks (target 25). The fund has a maximum cash holding of 10% with an aim to be fully invested. Airlie employs a prudent investment approach that identifies companies based on their financial strength, attractive durable business characteristics and the quality of their management teams. Airlie invests in these companies when their view of their fair value exceeds the prevailing market price. It is jointly managed by Matt Williams and Emma Fisher. Matt has over 25 years' investment experience and formerly held the role of Head of Equities and Portfolio Manager at Perpetual Investments. Emma has over 8 years' investment experience and has previously worked as an investment analyst within the Australian equities team at Fidelity International and, prior to that, at Nomura Securities. |
| Manager Comments | The Airlie Australian Share Fund has a track record of 4 years and 2 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 June 2018, providing investors with an annualised return of 9.55% compared with the index's return of 7.36% over the same period. On a calendar year basis, the fund hasn't experienced any negative annual returns in the 4 years and 2 months since its inception. Over the past 12 months, the fund's largest drawdown was -16.29% vs the index's -11.9%, and since inception in June 2018 the fund's largest drawdown was -23.8% 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 0.02% less volatility than the index, contributing to a Sharpe ratio which has fallen below 1 three times over the past four years and which currently sits at 0.6 since inception. The fund has provided positive monthly returns 97% of the time in rising markets and 12% of the time during periods of market decline, contributing to an up-capture ratio since inception of 108% and a down-capture ratio of 97%. |
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Performance Report: Bennelong Australian Equities Fund
11 Aug 2022 - FundMonitors.com
The Bennelong Australian Equities Fund rose by +9.85% in July, an outperformance of +4.1% compared with the ASX 200 Total Return Index which rose by +5.75%. The fund has outperformed the index since inception in February 2009, providing...
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11 Aug 2022 - Performance Report: Bennelong Australian Equities Fund
By: FundMonitors.com
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| Manager Comments | The Bennelong Australian Equities Fund has a track record of 13 years and 6 months and has outperformed the ASX 200 Total Return Index since inception in February 2009, providing investors with an annualised return of 12.66% compared with the index's return of 9.66% over the same period. On a calendar year basis, the fund has only experienced a negative annual return once in the 13 years and 6 months since its inception. Over the past 12 months, the fund's largest drawdown was -29.91% vs the index's -11.9%, and since inception in February 2009 the fund's largest drawdown was -29.91% vs the index's maximum drawdown over the same period of -26.75%. The fund's maximum drawdown began in December 2021 and has lasted 7 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 1.51% 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 0.72 since inception. The fund has provided positive monthly returns 91% 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 134% and a down-capture ratio of 99%. |
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Performance Report: 4D Global Infrastructure Fund
10 Aug 2022 - FundMonitors.com
The 4D Global Infrastructure Fund rose by +2.27% in July, a difference of -0.52% compared with the S&P Global Infrastructure TR (AUD) Index which rose by +2.79%. The fund has outperformed the index since inception in March 2016, providing...
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10 Aug 2022 - Performance Report: 4D Global Infrastructure Fund
By: FundMonitors.com
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| Fund Overview | The fund is managed as a single portfolio including regulated utilities in gas, electricity and water, transport infrastructure such as airports, ports, road and rail, as well as communication assets such as the towers and satellite sectors. The portfolio is intended to have exposure to both developed and emerging market opportunities, with country risk assessed internally before any investment is considered. The maximum absolute position of an individual stock is 7% of the fund. |
| Manager Comments | The 4D Global Infrastructure Fund has a track record of 6 years and 5 months and has outperformed the S&P Global Infrastructure TR (AUD) Index since inception in March 2016, providing investors with an annualised return of 9.05% compared with the index's return of 8.89% over the same period. On a calendar year basis, the fund has only experienced a negative annual return once in the 6 years and 5 months since its inception. Over the past 12 months, the fund's largest drawdown was -5.82% vs the index's -3.91%, and since inception in March 2016 the fund's largest drawdown was -19.77% vs the index's maximum drawdown over the same period of -24.67%. The fund's maximum drawdown began in February 2020 and lasted 2 years and 2 months, reaching its lowest point during September 2020. The fund had completely recovered its losses by April 2022. The Manager has delivered these returns with 0.38% 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 0.71 since inception. The fund has provided positive monthly returns 96% of the time in rising markets and 13% of the time during periods of market decline, contributing to an up-capture ratio since inception of 99% and a down-capture ratio of 98%. |
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Performance Report: Argonaut Natural Resources Fund
9 Aug 2022 - FundMonitors.com
The Argonaut Natural Resources Fund rose by +6.2% in July, an outperformance of +0.45% compared with the ASX 200 Total Return Index which rose by +5.75%. The fund has outperformed the index since inception in January 2020, providing...
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9 Aug 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 7 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 43.06% compared with the index's return of 4.93% over the same period. On a calendar year basis, the fund hasn't experienced any negative annual returns in the 2 years and 7 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 lasted 3 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 3.92% more volatility than the index, contributing to a Sharpe ratio for performance over the past 12 months of 1.5 and for performance since inception of 1.65. The fund has provided positive monthly returns 81% of the time in rising markets and 40% of the time during periods of market decline, contributing to an up-capture ratio since inception of 196% and a down-capture ratio of 34%. |
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Performance Report: ASCF High Yield Fund
8 Aug 2022 - FundMonitors.com
The ASCF High Yield Fund rose by +0.53% in July. The fund has outperformed the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index since inception in March 2017, providing investors with an annualised return of 8.56% compared with the index's return...
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8 Aug 2022 - Performance Report: ASCF High Yield Fund
By: FundMonitors.com
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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 5 months and has outperformed the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index since inception in March 2017, providing investors with an annualised return of 8.56% compared with the index's return of 1.69% over the same period. On a calendar year basis, the fund hasn't experienced any negative annual returns in the 5 years and 5 months since its inception. Over the past 12 months, 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 -12.13%. Since inception in March 2017, the fund's largest drawdown was 0% vs the index's maximum drawdown over the same period of -12.4%. The Manager has delivered these returns with 3.96% 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 22.31 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 79% and a down-capture ratio of -78%. |
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Performance Report: ASCF High Yield Fund
29 Jul 2022 - FundMonitors.com
The ASCF High Yield Fund rose by +0.53% in June, an outperformance of +2.01% compared with the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index which fell by -1.48%. The fund has outperformed the index since inception in March 2017, providing...
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29 Jul 2022 - Performance Report: ASCF High Yield Fund
By: FundMonitors.com
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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 4 months and has outperformed the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index since inception in March 2017, providing investors with an annualised return of 8.6% compared with the index's return of 1.09% over the same period. On a calendar year basis, the fund hasn't experienced any negative annual returns in the 5 years and 4 months since its inception. Over the past 12 months, 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 -12.13%. Since inception in March 2017, the fund's largest drawdown was 0% vs the index's maximum drawdown over the same period of -12.4%. The Manager has delivered these returns with 3.77% 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 23.03 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 87% and a down-capture ratio of -78%. |
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Performance Report: Bennelong Twenty20 Australian Equities Fund
27 Jul 2022 - FundMonitors.com
The Bennelong Twenty20 Australian Equities Fund has a track record of 12 years and 8 months and has outperformed the ASX 200 Total Return Index since inception in November 2009, providing investors with an annualised return of 9.13%...
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27 Jul 2022 - Performance Report: Bennelong Twenty20 Australian Equities Fund
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| Manager Comments | The Bennelong Twenty20 Australian Equities Fund has a track record of 12 years and 8 months and has outperformed the ASX 200 Total Return Index since inception in November 2009, providing investors with an annualised return of 9.13% compared with the index's return of 7.19% over the same period. On a calendar year basis, the fund has experienced a negative annual return on 2 occasions in the 12 years and 8 months since its inception. Over the past 12 months, the fund's largest drawdown was -22.27% 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 0.6% 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 0.55 since inception. The fund has provided positive monthly returns 95% 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 98%. |
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Performance Report: Delft Partners Global High Conviction Strategy
26 Jul 2022 - FundMonitors.com
The Delft Partners Global High Conviction Strategy returned -3.63% in June, an outperformance of +0.81% compared with the Global Equity Index which fell by -4.44%. The strategy has outperformed the index since inception in August 2011,...
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26 Jul 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 10 years and 11 months and has outperformed the Global Equity Index since inception in August 2011, providing investors with an annualised return of 14.17% compared with the index's return of 12.41% over the same period. On a calendar year basis, the strategy has experienced a negative annual return on 2 occasions in the 10 years and 11 months since its inception. Over the past 12 months, the strategy's largest drawdown was -8.81% vs the index's -15.77%, and since inception in August 2011 the strategy's largest drawdown was -13.33% vs the index's maximum drawdown over the same period of -15.77%. The strategy's maximum drawdown began in February 2020 and lasted 1 year, reaching its lowest point during July 2020. The strategy 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 1.24% 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 1.05 since inception. The strategy 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 100% and a down-capture ratio of 90%. |
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