ASF Report September 2018
Affluence Small Company Fund

Affluence Small Company Fund September 2018

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To view the full Affluence Small Company Fund September 2018 report in pdf format, click here.

We believe that smaller companies can provide higher returns over time than the ASX 200 index. Investing in smaller companies through different managers, investment strategies and structures can help to reduce risk.

The Fund provides you access to a diversified portfolio of small companies via unlisted managed funds selected by Affluence.

Report Summary

The ASX Small Ordinaries Index decreased by -0.4% in September, with the ASX200 Index decreasing by -1.3%. The Affluence Small Company Fund recorded a small increase of 0.3%. The Fund has returned 7.7% per annum since inception in April 2016. The Fund has underperformed its benchmark (ASX Small Ordinaries) since inception, however it has delivered its returns with less volatility of the ASX Small Ordinaries.

Our best performing funds this month was the Phoenix Opportunities Fund (up 1.9%) and the Wentworth Williamson Fund (up 1.4%).

At the end of the month, the Affluence Small Company Fund held investments in 6 unlisted funds (including the Affluence LIC Fund) representing 94% of the total portfolio. The balance 6% was cash.

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Visit the Affluence Small Company Fund page.

We have identified a number of other outstanding small-cap managers to add to the portfolio in coming months. In order to make these additional investments, we are considering undertaking a small capital raising in the Fund.

If you are interested in investing in the Affluence Small Company Fund, and you qualify as a Wholesale or Sophisticated investor, please let us know.

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