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24 Mar 2014 - Auscap Long Short Australian Equities Fund

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Report Date21 March 2014
ManagerAuscap Asset Management
Fund NameAuscap Long Short Australian Equities Fund
StrategyEquity Long/Short
Latest Return DateFebruary 2014
Latest Return5.32%
Latest 6 Months25.66%
Latest 12 Months58.90%
Latest 24 Months
Annualised Since Inception48.72%
Inception Date01 December 2012
FUM (millions)AU$11
Fund OverviewThe Auscap Long Short Australian Equities Fund aims to generate strong absolute returns in excess of the RBA Cash Rate, with low correlation to equity markets.

The Fund focuses on fundamental long and short investments. The Fund may utilise a multi-strategy approach if short term opportunities to increase returns, hedge the portfolio, protect capital or minimise volatility are found.

The Fund is a high conviction fund and the combined portfolio will typically have 25-45 positions, investing primarily in stocks in the ASX200. The Fund may be net long, short or neutral depending on the strategies employed at the time. The Fund may hold cash so that it is in a position to take advantage of market volatility and compelling investment opportunities as and when they arise.

The Fund may be geared up to 200% gross long or short and up to 150% net long or short.
Manager CommentsAuscap Long Short Australian Equities Fund had strong performance during February to return 5.32% (ASX 200 Acc 4.97%) bringing annual returns to an impressive 58.90% (Index 10.56%). This was achieved with volatility in line with the Index and, notably, an up capture ratio of 1.67 and down capture ratio of -0.78.

The Fund's average net exposure over the month was 78.2% with 33 long positions and 5 short positions. The Fund's biggest stock exposures at month end were spread across the consumer discretionary, financials and telecommunications sectors.

The Manager's monthly commentary discusses their approach to long and short investments. This Report is available on our website under the Auscap Profile.
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