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Pengana Global Small Companies Fund
19 May 2016 - Australian Fund Monitors
Pengana Global Small Companies Fund generated a return of 1.01% in April compared to a 2.89% return for the MSCI AC World SMID Cap Index.
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19 May 2016 - Pengana Global Small Companies Fund
By: Australian Fund Monitors
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| Fund Overview | The Fund is managed by Founder & CIO Leah Zell, and Portfolio Managers Jon Moog and David Li. The Lizard investment team have over 50 years combined investment experience in global small cap investing. Leah Zell has over 30 years of experience and is a recognized expert in international investing in the international small-cap category. The Fund's investment team uses a value-oriented investment approach to small and mid-cap global equities that seeks to identify and invest in quality businesses that create significant value but are mispriced, overlooked or out-of-favour. The investment manager believes that unique opportunities exist due to limited available research, corporate actions or unfavourable investor perception. The portfolio construction process aims to develop portfolios that incorporate the best investment ideas from the investment manager's research while allowing for liquidity constraints and perceived risk. The Fund's investment manager will not typically hedge currency exposures, however during periods of currency extremes, some currency hedging may be employed. Derivatives may be used to achieve long or short exposures, reduce risk and reduce transaction costs. Derivatives will not be used for the purposes of leverage and the Fund's net exposure will never be short. |
| Manager Comments | Currency positively impacted the Fund and the benchmark, adding roughly 1.7% to both. The largest contributor for the month was Moleskine, which continued its strong performance. Peyto was the second largest contributor, benefiting from price improvements in underlying commodities. AMS and Spirit Airlines both negatively impacted this month's performance after reporting lacklustre fundamental results. Click below to read the latest Fund Manager's report. |
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Fund Review: Jamieson Coote Bonds Active Fund April 2016
18 May 2016 - Australian Fund Monitors
May Fund Review is now available on Jamieson Coote Bonds Active Fund, a long-only macroeconomic investment fund.
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18 May 2016 - Fund Review: Jamieson Coote Bonds Active Fund April 2016
By: Australian Fund Monitors
JCBAF AFM Fund Review April 2016 (pdf format)
Jamieson Coote Bonds Active Fund
Attached is our most recently updated Fund Review on the Jamieson Coote Bonds Active Fund
We would like to highlight the following aspects of the Fund;
- Jamieson Coote Bonds is a Melbourne-based Boutique Manager launched in December 2014.
- The Founders, Charles Jamieson and Angus Coote bring over 30 years of international experience dealing with central banks, hedge funds and real money managers.
- The Jamieson Coote Active Bond Fund is a long-only macroeconomic investment fund, investing in Australian Dollar denominated bonds backed by AAA and AA+ rated Government, Semi (State) Government and Supranational agencies.
- The Fund Objective is to out-perform the Bloomberg Australian Government Bond Index through active management in a sound risk-managed framework and usually holds around 20 bond securities of varying maturities.
JCBAF AFM Fund Review April 2016 (pdf format)
Bennelong Twenty20 Australian Equities Fund
18 May 2016 - Australian Fund Monitors
Bennelong Twenty20 Australian Equities Fund rose 2.31% for the month of April.
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18 May 2016 - Bennelong Twenty20 Australian Equities Fund
By: Australian Fund Monitors
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| Fund Overview | The Fund is managed as one portfolio but comprises and combines two separately managed exposures: 1. An investment in the top 20 stocks of the markets, which the Fund achieves by taking an indexed position in the S&P/ASX 20 Index; and 2. An investment in the stocks beyond the S&P/ASX 20 Index. This exposure is managed on an active basis using a fundamental core approach. The Fund may also invest in securities expected to be listed on the ASX, securities listed or expected to be listed on other exchanges where such securities relate to ASX-listed securities.Derivative instruments may be used to replicate underlying positions and hedge market and company specific risks. The companies within the portfolio are primarily selected from, but not limited to, the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index. The Fund typically holds between 40-55 stocks and thus is considered to be highly concentrated. This means that investors should expect to see high short-term volatility. The Fund seeks to achieve growth over the long-term, therefore the minimum suggested investment timeframe is 5 years. |
| Manager Comments | Click below to read the latest Fund Report. |
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Pengana Absolute Return Asia Pacific Fund
17 May 2016 - Australian Fund Monitors
The Pengana Absolute Return Asia Pacific Fund finished up +1.32% for the month of April 2016, compared to the HFR Event Driven Index which rose +0.43%.
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17 May 2016 - Pengana Absolute Return Asia Pacific Fund
By: Australian Fund Monitors
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| Fund Overview | The Fund will usually hold 40 to 80 positions and will be well diversified across the various event strategies. In keeping with the absolute return focus the Manager will eliminate market risk where appropriate by hedging market and foreign currency risks. Since inception the Fund has averaged a net equity market exposure of ~10%. Sizing of an investment position will depend on the expected risk adjusted returns while taking account the liquidity and volatility of the stock. In addition, the maximum potential loss on any one position should be greater than 0.5% of the NAV and the position should not exceed 30% participation of stressed volume assuming a $200m NAV. Other criteria considered are ability to hedge and the availability of pair candidates as well as the average bid-ask size. For M&A strategies average long position is 3 to 5.5% and average short position 2 to 5%. |
| Manager Comments | The Fund had an average gross and net exposure of 192.9% and 6.6% respectively. Gross exposure was reduced from the previous month on the back of M&A deals completing in Singapore, as well as Chinese companies listed as ADR's in the USA. The M&A sub-strategy and Capital Management strategies contributed positively to the Fund's performance. Biggest negative contributor came from the Index strategy. Click below to read the latest Fund Manager's Report. |
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Fund Review: Optimal Australia Absolute Trust April 2016
17 May 2016 - Australian Fund Monitors
Read the latest Fund Review on Optimal Australian Absolute Trust Fund.
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17 May 2016 - Fund Review: Optimal Australia Absolute Trust April 2016
By: Australian Fund Monitors
AFM Fund Review - April 2016 (pdf format)
OPTIMAL AUSTRALIA ABSOLUTE TRUST
AFM have released the most recently updated Fund Review on the Optimal Australia Absolute Trust.
We would like to highlight the following aspects of the Fund;
- Optimal Australia is a specialist Australian equity investment manager and the Fund has a long/short equity strategy typically with a low but variable net market exposure comprising 40 to 65 stocks broadly selected from within the ASX200.
- The investment team comprising George Colman, Peter Whiting supported by Stephen Nicholls and Justin Hay have over 100 years combined experience in equity markets.
- In March, the Fund returned -0.69%. The Fund's approach to risk is shown by the Sharpe ratio of 1.49 (Index 0.17), Sortino ratio of 3.37 (Index 0.14), both of which are well above the ASX 200 Accumulation Index and has recorded 79% positive months.
For further details on the Fund, please do not hesitate to contact us.
AFM Fund Review - April 2016 (pdf format)
Fund Review: Bennelong Kardinia Absolute Return Fund April 2016
16 May 2016 - Australian Fund Monitors
Latest Fund Review now available on Bennelong Kardinia Absolute Return Fund, which has over 9 years of positive track record.
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16 May 2016 - Fund Review: Bennelong Kardinia Absolute Return Fund April 2016
By: Australian Fund Monitors
AFM Fund Review - April 2016 (pdf format)
BENNELONG KARDINIA ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND
Attached is our most recently updated Fund Review. You are also able to view the Fund's Profile.
- The Fund is long biased, research driven, active equity long/short strategy investing in listed ASX companies with a nine-year track record.
- The Fund has significantly outperformed the ASX200 Accumulation Index since its inception in May 2006 and also has significantly lower risk KPI's. The Fund has an annualised return of 11.79% p.a. with a volatility of 7.30%, compared to the ASX200 Accumulation's return of 4.51% p.a. with volatility of 14.25%.
- The Fund also has a strong focus on capital protection in negative markets. Portfolio Managers Mark Burgess and Kristiaan Rehder have significant market experience, while Bennelong Funds Management provide infrastructure, operational, compliance and distribution capabilities.
For further details on the Fund, please do not hesitate to contact us.
AFM Fund Review - April 2016 (pdf format)
Totus Alpha Fund
16 May 2016 - Australian Fund Monitors
Totus Alpha Fund returned -1.37% for the month of April.
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16 May 2016 - Totus Alpha Fund
By: Australian Fund Monitors
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| Fund Overview | The Fund is a long/short investment fund principally investing in listed entities, commodities, futures and options in Australia and internationally. The Fund is not a market neutral fund and accordingly may switch between net long positions and net short positions. The Fund may use short sales and derivatives. Gearing may be used to enhance returns and the Fund may be geared in excess of 100% of the Fund's Net Asset Value. There is a limit to net exposure of 150%. |
| Manager Comments | At month-end, the fund had a net exposure of 47.8% and a gross exposure of 206.1%. The fund held 121 positions (57 long and 64 short) that were diversified across multiple investment themes. Top contributors in April were a short position in Nine Entertainment and long positions in Dominos and Freelancer. Biggest detractors were a short position in WorleyParsons and long positions in SmartGroup and Hansen. Click below to read the latest Fund's Monthly Report. |
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Jamieson Coote Bonds Active Fund
13 May 2016 - Australian Fund Monitors
Jamieson Coote Bonds Active Fund rose 0.33% outperforming the Bloomberg Australian Government Bond Index by 0.21%.
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13 May 2016 - Jamieson Coote Bonds Active Fund
By: Australian Fund Monitors
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| Fund Overview | JCBAF seeks to establish a mid to long term core portfolio using both domestic and global macroeconomic analysis. This is overlaid with a number of valuation indicators and international market intelligence from a global network of market moving investors, including central bankers and hedge funds, to construct an optimal indexed portfolio allocation at any given time. The Fund recognises short term oscillations driven by technical factors and supply dynamics create opportunities within short term pricing cycles, which can generate significant alpha when managed within a risk adjusted framework. The Fund aims to outperform its index using duration and curve management at appropriate times in the pricing cycle whilst retaining a core long. The JCB Active Fund gives direct access to the management team whilst providing portfolio balance with increased capital stability and a fixed income streams with both income and principle repayment secured by the Australian or State Governments. |
| Manager Comments | Click below to read the Fund Manager's market outlook. |
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Alexander Credit Opportunities Fund
13 May 2016 - Australian Fund Monitors
Alexander Credit Opportunities Fund rose 0.57% for the month of April.
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13 May 2016 - Alexander Credit Opportunities Fund
By: Australian Fund Monitors
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| Fund Overview | The Fund may also invest in derivatives for hedging purposes. The portfolio of the Fund comprises primarily Investment Grade holding of 75% of the Fund's assets. Benchmark allocations are Australasia 50% to 100%, North America 0% to 50% and Europe 0% to 50%. Currency hedging may take place depending on benefits to the Fund. |
| Manager Comments | Click below to read the latest monthly report. |
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Optimal Australia Absolute Trust
12 May 2016 - Australian Fund Monitors
Optimal Australia Absolute Trust returned -0.69% return in April.
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12 May 2016 - Optimal Australia Absolute Trust
By: Australian Fund Monitors
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| Fund Overview | The Fund's bias is likely to be net long under normal market conditions, with the core strategy being to construct a portfolio of listed equity securities priced at levels that do not adequately reflect their underlying value. The Fund will seek to boost returns and limit potential market downside by selective short selling of individual stocks which are priced at levels that are viewed as materially above their underlying value. The Fund will also use certain trading strategies both within its core portfolio (through rebalancing stock weights and overall market exposure in response to price movements) and in certain other situations (typically of a shorter-duration and/or opportunistic nature) with the objective of further increasing returns. |
| Manager Comments | Fund returns for April were impacted by the net short market exposure, averaging 17% of NAV. The performance was further impacted by the weaker stock price performance from some of the high conviction longs in the retail and media sectors. The Fund's tactical positioning in natural resources and some defensive consumer exposures worked well, posting solid gains. At month-end, the Fund's gross exposure was at 77% and net at -20%. Click below to read the latest Fund monthly report. |
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