How did your portfolio perform?
The Australian Equities Fund delivered a gross return of 3.25% during November, underperforming the funds benchmark return of 3.82% by -0.58%.
For the 12 months to the end of November, the Australian Equities Fund delivered a gross return of 24.81%, modestly underperforming the fund’s market index of 25.59% by -0.78%.
Australian Equities Fund
Overview
Invests mostly in Australian shares, and can invest in New Zealand listed shares, where the company has meaningful operations in Australia. Aims to achieve long-term returns (before fees, taxes and other expenses) greater than the S&P/ ASX 200 Accumulation Index, 50% hedged to the New Zealand dollar.
These investments typically have very high levels of movement up and down in value.
Australian Equities Fund of the Year
We are pleased to announce that Octagon Asset Management has won the coveted "Australian Equities Fund of the Year" award at the Research IP 2023 Fund Manager of the Year awards.
Unit Price
Month End Unit Price
1.9821 NZD
The unit prices shown do not take into account any adjustment for any accrued PIE tax that individual investors may need to pay on withdrawal. Buy/sell spreads may apply when transacting - there are currently none.
Manager's Comment
Major Investments
| Company name | % of fund |
|---|---|
| BHP Group Limited | 7.50% |
| CSL Limited | 6.83% |
| Commonwealth Bank of Australia Limited | 6.38% |
| Westpac Banking Corporation | 4.60% |
| National Australia Bank Limited | 3.77% |
| Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited | 3.18% |
| Macquarie Group Limited | 3.11% |
| Telstra Group | 2.47% |
| Rio Tinto Limited | 2.45% |
| Santos Limited | 2.34% |
| Major holdings as % of total portfolio | 42.63% |
Performance over time
Return Comparison
| 1 Month | 3 Months | 1 Year | *3 Years | *Since commenced operation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Fund Return | 1 Month 3.15% | 3 Months 4.66% | 1 Year 23.38% | *3 Years 10.89% | *Since commenced operation 4.33% |
| Gross Fund Return | 1 Month 3.25% | 3 Months 4.96% | 1 Year 24.81% | *3 Years 12.16% | *Since commenced operation 5.66% |
| S&P/ASX Accumulation 200 Index (50% Hedged to the NZD) | 1 Month 3.82% | 3 Months 6.35% | 1 Year 25.59% | *3 Years 11.07% | *Since commenced operation 7.01% |
*Annualised
Net Fund Returns are calculated before deduction of taxes but after deduction of fund charges and trading expenses and including imputation credits where available. Prior to October 2022 Net Fund Returns were calculated after deduction of fund charges, trading expenses and accrued tax for a New Zealand resident paying individual tax at the highest Prescribed Investor Rate (28%). Gross Fund Returns are calculated before deduction of taxes and fund charges but after deduction of trading expenses and including imputation credits where applicable. Market index returns do not have any deductions for fund charges, trading expenses or tax.
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Fund update
As at 30 September 2024This document tells you how the Australian Equities Fund has performed and what fees were charged. The document will help you to compare the fund with other funds. (Please note that this fund was previously known as the Forsyth Barr Australian Equities Fund, and that Fund Updates may refer to the fund by that name.)
General Fund Information
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The risk indicator is rated from 1 (low) to 7 (high). The rating reflects how much the value of the relevant fund’s assets goes up and down (volatility). A higher risk generally means higher potential returns over time, but more ups and downs along the way. The risk indicator is based on the returns data for the five years to 30 September 2024. See more information about the risks of investing in the Product Disclosure Statement.
Target investment mix
| Cash and cash equivalents | 5.00% |
| New Zealand fixed interest | 0.00% |
| International fixed interest | 0.00% |
| Australasian equities | 85.00% |
| International equities | 0.00% |
| Listed property | 10.00% |
Things to note
- Manager: Forsyth Barr Investment Management Limited
- Investment manager: Octagon Asset Management Limited
- Date the fund started: 26 June 2008
- Tax status: Portfolio Investment Fund (PIE)
- Minimum suggested investment time frame: At least five years
- Benchmark: S&P/ ASX 200 Accumulation Index, 50% hedged to the NZD
- Currency: New Zealand dollars
View the Product Disclosure Statement for detailed information about this Fund and Octagon Investment Funds Scheme.
Fees
- Annual fund charges are currently 1.15% p.a. of the value of your investment. We pay management and administration charges along with the Supervisor fee out of this. All fees and charges are quoted exclusive of GST.
Important resources
Fund Manager of the Year Awards were announced by Research IP on 15 November 2023. These awards should not be read as a recommendation by Research IP. For further advice on the relevance of this award to your personal situation, please consult your financial adviser, or visit http://research-ip.com/awards.
Forsyth Barr Investment Management Limited is the issuer and Octagon Asset Management Limited the investment manager of the Octagon Investment Funds. The comments on this webpage do not take your personal circumstances into account. Before acting on any information on this webpage, we recommend you seek financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable guide to future performance. Forsyth Barr Investment Management Limited, Octagon Asset Management Limited and their affiliates do not make any representation or warranty (express or implied) that this webpage is accurate, complete, or current and to the maximum extent permitted by law disclaim any liability for loss which may be incurred by any person relying on this webpage. This webpage is not intended to be distributed or made available to any person in any jurisdiction where doing so would constitute a breach of any applicable laws or regulations.