Fund Overview
The Airlie Small Companies Fund ('Fund') provides an opportunity to access a highly experienced investment team with a proven track record of prudent, common-sense investing.
The Fund will generally hold a portfolio of between 20-40 quality Australian listed small companies which when first acquired do not rank in the S&P/ASX 100. The Maximum cash and cash holding equivalents of the Fund is 10%. You will have access to the Investment Manager’s investment expertise and a professionally managed Australian equities portfolio.
Investment objective
The Fund’s primary investment objective is to provide long-term capital growth and income through investing in Australian listed small companies.
Investment Approach
Airlie employs a prudent, common-sense investment approach that identifies companies based on their financial strength, attractive durable business characteristics and the quality of their management teams. Airlie invests in these companies when their view of their fair value exceeds the prevailing market price.
Fund Facts
Transaction costs may also apply - refer to the Product Disclosure Statement. All management costs described above are inclusive of the estimated net effect of GST.
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*PERFORMANCE FEE: Performance fees are 20% of the excess return of the units of the Fund above the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index over each Calculation Period. Performance fees are estimated daily and accrued in the unit price. Calculation of the fee is finalised and payable at the end of each Calculation Period from the assets of the Fund.
INVESTMENT RISKS: All investments carry risk. While it is not possible to identify every risk relevant to an investment in a fund, we have provided details of risks in the fund's Product Disclosure Statement.
Portfolio Construction
Financial Strength
The first thing we consider is the balance sheet. Only those companies with solid financial characteristics, including appropriate levels of debt for the business model, are considered for investment.
Business Quality
The research process focuses on the quality of the business: looking for businesses that can earn attractive or improving returns on capital in the future.
Given the decades of investment experience of the Airlie team, we typically have considerable knowledge of the histories, industries and strategies of the stocks in which we invest.
Quality of Management
Airlie seeks to invest in companies with competent managers whose interests ideally align with those of shareholders. Airlie has a particular preference for investing in founder-led businesses, which it has found typically exhibit a longer-term focus that is rewarding for shareholders. In order to make an assessment of business and management quality, Airlie regularly meets with management teams and boards of Australian companies.
Valuation
Airlie turns to valuation last, as we believe you can only value a business if you understand it. We see returns as the ultimate driver of valuation, and focus our efforts on understanding the likely direction of future returns. We seek to invest where our assessment of the quality and worth of a business exceeds the prevailing market price.
We also explicitly consider ESG risks as part of our investment process.
Meet the Portfolio Manager
Will Granger
Portfolio Manager
Will joined Airlie in February 2020 as an Equities Analyst. In March 2023, Will became the Portfolio Manager of the Airlie Small Companies Fund.
Prior to Airlie, Will worked as an analyst at KIS Capital Partners (February 2016 to June 2019), a market neutral hedge fund. In 2018, he was given portfolio management responsibilities. Before joining KIS Capital Partners, Will completed an analyst internship at stockbroker Blue Ocean Equities. Will holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Sydney.
Performance
| Performance | 3 Months | 6 Months | 1 Year | Since Inception (% p.a.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airlie Small Companies Fund | -1.52% | 2.32% | 23.43% | 13.51% |
| Benchmark* | 3.77% | 5.84% | 26.65% | 9.92% |
| Excess Return | -5.29% | -3.52% | -3.22% | 3.59% |
*S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index
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Important Information: Calculations are based on exit price with distributions reinvested, after ongoing fees and expenses but excluding individual tax, member fees and entry fees (if applicable). Inception date 4 April 2023 (inclusive). Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
Growth of AUD $10,000
*S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index
Important Information: Calculations are based on exit price with distributions reinvested, after ongoing fees and expenses but excluding individual tax, member fees and entry fees (if applicable). Inception date 4 April 2023 (inclusive). Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
Unit Prices
| Date | Net Asset Value | Entry | Exit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20-Nov-2024 | 4.2097 | 4.2202 | 4.1992 |
| 19-Nov-2024 | 4.2549 | 4.2655 | 4.2443 |
| 18-Nov-2024 | 4.2765 | 4.2872 | 4.2658 |
| 15-Nov-2024 | 4.2971 | 4.3078 | 4.2864 |
| 14-Nov-2024 | 4.2868 | 4.2975 | 4.2761 |
| 13-Nov-2024 | 4.2862 | 4.2969 | 4.2755 |
| 12-Nov-2024 | 4.3104 | 4.3212 | 4.2996 |
| 11-Nov-2024 | 4.2862 | 4.2969 | 4.2755 |
| 08-Nov-2024 | 4.2550 | 4.2656 | 4.2444 |
| 07-Nov-2024 | 4.1983 | 4.2088 | 4.1878 |
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Distribution history
IMPORTANT
Please ensure that your Tax File Number (TFN) or Australian Business Number (ABN) is provided to the Unit Registry by Record Date, otherwise tax will be withheld on income attributed to you at the top marginal tax rate plus Medicare Levy.
If you have elected to receive distributions in cash, please ensure that your bank account details are provided to the Unit Registry by Record Date, otherwise your distribution payment will be withheld until a valid bank account is provided.
To review or update your TFN/ABN and bank account details, log on to the Unit Registry’s online portal.
| Date | Distribution per unit | Reinvestment price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | 15.000 cents | $4.0521 | Annual Fund Distribution 2024 |
| June 2023 | 0.200 cents | $3.3901 | Annual Fund Distribution 2023 |
Reports
Fund Updates
| 31 Oct 2024 October 2024 Fund Update | 30 Sep 2024 September 2024 Fund Update | 31 Aug 2024 August 2024 Fund Update |
| 31 Jul 2024 July 2024 Fund Update | 30 Jun 2024 June 2024 Fund Update | 31 May 2024 May 2024 Fund Update |
| 30 Apr 2024 April 2024 Fund Update | 31 Mar 2024 March 2024 Fund Update | 29 Feb 2024 February 2024 Fund Update |
| 31 Jan 2024 January 2024 Fund Update | 31 Dec 2023 December 2023 Fund Update | 30 Nov 2023 November 2023 Fund Update |
| 31 Oct 2023 October 2023 Fund Update | 30 Sep 2023 September 2023 Fund Update | 31 Aug 2023 August 2023 Fund Update |
| 31 Jul 2023 July 2023 Fund Update | 30 Jun 2023 June 2023 Fund Update | 31 May 2023 May 2023 Fund Update |
| 30 Apr 2023 April 2023 Fund Update |
Financial Reports
| 30 Jun 2024 Annual Financial Report 2024 | 30 Jun 2023 Annual Financial Report 2023 |
Invest With Us
Airlie Small Companies Fund
Read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS)
Complete the Application Form & CRS Form(s) (if applicable)
You will be guided by the Application Form as to which CRS form(s) to complete.Send application form to Apex Fund Services
Apex Fund Services - Unit Registry
GPO Box 143
Sydney NSW 2001Or Email the application form to magellanfunds@apexgroup.com
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Investment Insights
Airlie Quarterly Update
Emma Fisher and Joe Wright explore key drivers and share insights from the recent quarter, as well as offering their perspectives on the market’s outlook. They discuss how the portfolio has navigated the turbulent environment and highlight the opportunities they are closely monitoring.
1Research house ratings disclaimers
The rating published on 10/2024 for Australian Small Companies Fund is issued by Lonsec Research Pty Ltd ABN 11 151 658 561 AFSL 421 445 (Lonsec Research). Ratings are general advice only and have been prepared without taking account of investors’ objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider your personal circumstances, read the product disclosure statement and seek independent financial advice before investing. The rating is not a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold any product. Past performance information is not indicative of future performance. Ratings are subject to change without notice and Lonsec Research assumes no obligation to update. Lonsec Research uses objective criteria and receives a fee from the Fund Manager. Visit lonsec.com.au for ratings information and to access the full report. © 2024 Lonsec. All rights reserved.
The Genium rating (assigned October 2024) presented in this document is issued by Genium Investment Partners Pty Ltd ABN 13 165 099 785, which is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Genium Advisory Services Pty Ltd ABN 94 304 403 582, AFSL 246580. The Rating is limited to “General Advice” (s766B Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)) and has been prepared without taking into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of any individual, including target markets of financial products, where applicable, and is subject to change at any time without notice. Past performance information is for illustrative purposes only and is not indicative of future performance. It is not a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold the relevant product(s). Investors should seek independent financial advice before making an investment decision in relation to this financial product(s). Genium receives a fee from the Fund Manager for researching and rating the product(s). Visit Geniumip.com.au for information regarding Genium’s Ratings methodology.