To view the Affluence LIC Fund Report January 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 0.4% in January, as did the ASX 200 Index. Since inception, the Fund has returned 13.8% per annum, compared to the ASX 200 Index of 13% per annum.
There was a large range of results this month. Positive contributors included Australian Equity Performance (AEG) up 3.3%, Glennon Small Companies (GC1) up 3.1%, MFF Capital (MFF) up 2.7%, and WAM Microcap (WMI) up 4.1%. The major detractors were Australian Leaders Fund (ALF) down 6.9%, Watermark Global Leaders (WGF) down 3.8%, Bailador Technology (BTI) down 2.8%, and VGI International (VG1) down 4.9%.
At the end of the month, the Fund held investments in 29 Listed Investment Companies representing 77% of the Fund. The Fund also held 23% 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 17% of its portfolio in the Affluence LIC Fund. Existing investors can add to their investment or withdraw from the Fund monthly.
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See the Affluence LIC Fund Portfolio here (you must be an Affluence Member to view)
