To view the Affluence LIC Fund Report February 2018 in pdf format, click here.
The Affluence LIC Fund provides access to a diversified investment portfolio of ASX Listed Investment Companies (LICs) selected by Affluence. We aim to outperform the ASX200 Accumulation Index over rolling 3 year periods, with less volatility than the stock market. The Fund provides exposure to a broad range of underlying investment styles, investment strategies, and geographies.
Affluence LIC Fund Report Summary
The Affluence LIC Fund decreased by 0.1% in February. The ASX 200 Index increased by 0.4%. Since inception, the Fund has returned 13.1% per annum, compared to the ASX 200 Index of 12.6% per annum.
There was a wide disparity of returns this month. Positive contributors included Acorn Capital (ACQ) up 5.3%, Alternative Investment Trust (AIQ) up 8.2%, and MFF Capital (MFF) up 4.4%. The major detractors were Bailador Technology (BTI) down 6.9%, NAOS Absolute Opportunities (NAC) down 3.8% and 8IP Emerging Companies (8EC) down 3%.
At the end of the month, the Fund held investments in 29 Listed Investment Companies representing 73% of the Fund. The Fund also held 26% in cash and some options which can benefit the Fund in rising and falling markets.
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If you are interested in investing in the Affluence LIC Fund, and you qualify as a Wholesale or Sophisticated investor, please let us know. We will place you on the waiting list when we open it again in the future. If you do not qualify as a Wholesale or Sophisticated investor, you can still gain access through our Affluence Investment Fund, which currently invests around 15% of its portfolio in the Affluence LIC Fund. Existing investors can add to their investment or withdraw from the Affluence LIC Fund monthly.
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See the Affluence LIC Fund Portfolio here (you must be an Affluence Member to view)
