Emerging Companies Fund
Emerging Companies Fund
About the fund
Emerging companies, exciting futures
When you’re navigating share markets with elevated valuations, it pays to be different.
Our Emerging Companies Fund (the ‘Fund’) has a pulse on future-focused sectors like technology, healthcare and renewables, directing capital to small and microcap companies with high growth potential. We like companies that have global aspirations – with revenue streams and addressable markets considerably larger than Australia.
Specialist knowledge
Deep expertise in Australian growth industries like technology, healthcare and renewables.
Active growth
Actively managed with companies selected for their capital growth potential & guided by strict valuation discipline.
Proven track record
The Fund has returned 12.6% pa to investors since its inception, outperforming its benchmark.1
1 As at 29 February 2024 for the Australian Ethical Emerging Companies (Wholesale) Fund. Inception date: 30/06/2015. Benchmark: S&P ASX Small Industrials Index. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Refer to our Managed Funds performance, Super performance, Pension performance and ETF performance for more detailed information on performance, including what we mean by "healthy" or "strong".
Expert insights
Overview
To provide long-term growth by investing in small capitalisation companies that meet our Ethical Criteria.
The Fund aims to significantly exceed the return of the S&P/ASX Small Industrials Total Return Index after taking into account management costs over a 7 year period.
The opportunity to invest in a diversified portfolio of shares in small capitalisation companies on the basis of their social, environmental and investment credentials.
The Fund utilises an active stock-picking management style with stocks selected for capital growth rather than income. All stocks are chosen on the basis of relative value where we deem the risks are being adequately priced.
Fund facts
For investors investing $25,000 or more. The difference between the wholesale and retail version of the fund is the amount of fees charged.
If you invest $25,000 or more (wholesale), your fees will be reduced.
Overview | |
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$255.37m
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Equity
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S&P/ASX Small Industrials
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30/06/2015
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7 years
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Very high
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AU60AUG00275
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AUG0027AU
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Fees and costs | |
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$25,000
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1.20% p.a.
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0.01%
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0.15% / 0.15%
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Distribution | |
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Up to twice per year
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30 June & 31 December
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A full explanation of all the Fund features including fees and costs that you may be charged for investing in the Fund is provided in the Fund’s Product Disclosure Statement (Retail PDS, Wholesale PDS) and the fee information page. For further information about the Fund and how we assess investments using our Ethical Criteria, please read the Additional Information Booklet and the Ethical Guide.
1. The current benchmark may not have been the benchmark over all periods shown.
For investors investing less than $25,000. The difference between the wholesale and retail version of the fund is the amount of fees charged.
If you invest $25,000 or more (wholesale), your fees will be reduced
Overview | |
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$19.41m
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Equity
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S&P/ASX Small Industrials
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30/06/2015
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7 years
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Very high
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AU60AUG00267
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AUG0026AU
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Fees and costs | |
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$1,000 or $500 with a Regular investor plan
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1.69% p.a.
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0.00%
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0.15% / 0.15%
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Distribution | |
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Up to twice per year
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30 June & 31 December
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A full explanation of all the Fund features including fees and costs that you may be charged for investing in the Fund is provided in the Fund’s Product Disclosure Statement (Retail PDS, Wholesale PDS) and the fee information page. For further information about the Fund and how we assess investments using our Ethical Criteria, please read the Additional Information Booklet and the Ethical Guide.
1. The current benchmark may not have been the benchmark over all periods shown.
Portfolio
Top 10 Holdings | Allocation |
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ANSARADA GROUP LIMITED | 4.1% |
NUIX LTD | 4.1% |
CONTACT ENERGY LTD | 4.0% |
GENTRACK GROUP LTD | 3.4% |
DOMAIN HOLDINGS AUSTRALIA LIMITED | 3.3% |
MACQUARIE TECHNOLOGY GROUP LTD ORD F/PD DS | 3.3% |
MERIDIAN ENERGY LIMITED -PARTIAL PAID SHARE | 3.3% |
BRAVURA SOLUTIONS LTD | 3.2% |
AUSSIE BROADBAND PTY LTD | 3.1% |
MERCURY NZ LTD | 2.8% |
Performance
Fund | Benchmark | |
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1.9% | 3.5% | |
6.3% | 9.6% | |
10.2% | 20.0% | |
18.6% | 20.5% | |
0.7% | 1.7% | |
12.4% | 4.9% | |
- | - | |
12.7% | 7.3% |
The performance data is updated on a monthly basis.
Total returns are calculated:
- using the sell (exit) price
- net of management fees
- gross of tax
- as if distributions of income have been reinvested at the actual distribution reinvestment price
- the actual returns received by an investor will depend on the timing, buy and exit price of individual transactions.
Figures showing a period of less than one year have not been adjusted to show an annual total return. Figures for periods of greater than one year are on a per annum compound basis.
Return of capital and the performance of your investment in the fund are not guaranteed. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
Fund | Benchmark | |
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1.8% | 3.5% | |
6.2% | 9.6% | |
9.8% | 20.0% | |
18.1% | 20.5% | |
0.2% | 1.7% | |
11.8% | 4.9% | |
- | - | |
12.0% | 7.3% |
The performance data is updated on a monthly basis.
Total returns are calculated:
- using the sell (exit) price
- net of management fees
- gross of tax
- as if distributions of income have been reinvested at the actual distribution reinvestment price
- the actual returns received by an investor will depend on the timing, buy and exit price of individual transactions.
Figures showing a period of less than one year have not been adjusted to show an annual total return. Figures for periods of greater than one year are on a per annum compound basis.
Return of capital and the performance of your investment in the fund are not guaranteed. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
Investment commentary
Check out our latest Emerging Companies Fund commentary for the quarter ended 31 March 2024.
Resources
Ways to invest
Directly with Australian Ethical
Complete our online or paper application form. You may be asked for your IDs for verification purposes.
Through a platform
You could also invest through a range of platforms, which are typically used by advisers. If you don’t have an adviser but would like to find one, visit the Responsible Investment Association Australasia or the Financial Planning Association.
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