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20 Sep 2019 - Performance Report: Bennelong Emerging Companies Fund

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Report Date20 September 2019
ManagerBennelong Australian Equity Partners (BAEP), a Bennelong boutique
Fund NameBennelong Emerging Companies Fund
StrategyEquity Long
Latest Return DateAugust 2019
Latest Return6.80%
Latest 6 Months41.68%
Latest 12 Months30.21%
Latest 24 Months (pa)
Annualised Since Inception36.12%
Inception Date01 November 2017
FUM (millions)AU$18.05
Fund OverviewThe Fund invests in ASX-listed securities of small and micro capitalised companies that are covered by the investment research capabilities of Bennelong Australian Equity Partners ('BAEP').

The Fund may invest in securities expected to be listed on the ASX within 12 months. The Fund may also invest in securities listed, or expected to be listed, on other exchanged where such securities relate to ASX-listed securities
Manager CommentsThe Bennelong Emerging Companies Fund rose +6.80% in August, outperforming the ASX200 Accumulation Index by +9.16%. Since inception in November 2017, the Fund has returned +36.12% p.a. versus the Index's +10.96%. As is expected of a fund investing in micro and small caps, this return has been achieved with higher volatility than the market. The Fund's up-capture ratio of +273.13% highlights its capacity to significantly outperform in rising markets.

The Fund's top five holdings as at the end of August included Eml Payments, Bwx, Viva Leisure, Prospa and Zip Co. Bennelong noted the portfolio holdings showed good business momentum, strong near-term earnings growth and bright long term outlooks throughout reporting season. They have taken the opportunity to trim or sell out some positions and purchase new stock ideas.

The Fund has been sitting with a relatively high cash position recently. Currently, it sits at neatly 20%, but it has been over 10% since May. Bennelong noted this meant less risk and the ability to be opportunistic. They manage the portfolio with a view to appropriately balance out the risks and returns, both of which can be large in the case of micro and small caps.
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