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22 Apr 2014 - Auscap Long Short Australian Equities Fund

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Report Date17 April 2014
ManagerAuscap Asset Management
Fund NameAuscap Long Short Australian Equities Fund
StrategyEquity Long/Short
Latest Return DateMarch 2014
Latest Return0.70%
Latest 6 Months19.56%
Latest 12 Months57.71%
Latest 24 Months
Annualised Since Inception45.84%
Inception Date01 December 2012
FUM (millions)AU$12
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 returned 0.70% in March and a very strong 57.71% (13.46 ASX 200 Acc) for the preceding twelve months. Volatility was in line with the Index at 12.11% as compared to 11.03% for the Index. The Sharpe ratio was 3.69 with the up and down capture ratios very sound at 1.68 and -0.78 respectively.

March average exposures were long 107.4%, short 32.1% and gross 139.5%. Net exposure was 75.2% and Beta-adjusted net 50.6%.

The Manager's newsletter discusses the topic 'Does the Real Yield on Equities Represent Value?' and is available at Auscap Asset Management's Profile on the AFM website.
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