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15 Feb 2013 - Platinum International Fund

By: Australian Fund Monitors
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Report Date14 February 2013
ManagerPlatinum Asset Management
Fund NamePlatinum International Fund
StrategyEquity Long/Short
Latest Return DateJanuary 2013
Latest Return4.68%
Latest 6 Months18.72%
Latest 12 Months19.04%
Latest 24 Months3.91%
Annualised Since Inception12.16%
Inception Date30 April 1995
FUM (millions)AU$7370
Fund OverviewThe Fund primarily invests in securities listed on share markets around the world. The portfolio ideally will consist of 100 to 200 stocks that Platinum believes to be undervalued by the market. Where undervalued stocks cannot be found funds may be invested in cash. Platinum may short sell securities that it considers overvalued. Typically, the Fund's portfolio will have 50% or more net exposure to stocks. The Fund's portfolio is constructed in accordance with Platinum's Investment Methodology.
Manager CommentsPlatinum has delivered 4.68% over January bringing its strong run to six months and a performance of 18.72% over that time. The Fund is 100% long, the highest level of exposure for an extended period of time.

The Fund did well from its European holdings as well as Japanese investments, where the Topix rose 9%. The Japanese investments were aided by Yen hedging and derivative exposure to the Topix, but somewhat hampered by a lack of exposure to exporters, the major beneficiaries of the weaker Yen. The Fund also benefited from a reduced short exposure of 12%, its lowest position in years.

The Fund was impacted by the decline in some Chinese holdings as the SEC indicated concerns over Chinese company reporting.

The manager has a positive outlook for equities based on economic factors, reduced risk aversion and equity valuations. While not calling a bull market the manager does see a period of equity buoyancy and the fund is invested accordingly.

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