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Fund Review
Sharpbridge Equities Fund
Performance as at Aug 2026
Sharpbridge Funds Management Pty Ltd is a Brisbane-based investment management company that serves as the trustee and investment manager for the Sharpbridge Equities Fund. It was founded by Jarrad Stuart, who has an extensive background with roles at Commonwealth Bank, Suncorp, and Ernst and Young. Jarrad Stuart holds the position of Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, while Nicholas Chant serves as a Portfolio Manager.
| 1 Year | 3 Years3 | 5 Years3 | 7 Years3 | Inception3,4 | ||
| Total Return | Fund | 41.25% | N/A | N/A | N/A | 54.70% |
| Peer Group1 | 6.62% | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12.47% | |
| Index2 | 9.75% | N/A | N/A | N/A | 14.39% | |
| Volatility | Fund | 21.42% | N/A | N/A | N/A | 18.75% |
| Peer Group1 | 8.60% | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.84% | |
| Index2 | 12.17% | N/A | N/A | N/A | 11.28% | |
| 1Equity Long - Large Cap - Global, 2All Countries World Index (AUD), 3Annualised, 4Apr 2025 | ||||||
Strategy Description
The Sharpbridge Equities Fund aims to outperform the MSCI World NTR Index (AUD) over the investment cycle by investing in a diversified portfolio of global equities. It utilises bottom-up fundamental research in conjunction with top-down macroeconomic analysis and does not employ leverage, short selling, or derivatives in its investment strategy.Cumulative Performance
Core Details |
PG = Peergroup Average | ||
| APIR: | SKB4053AU | Status: | Open |
| Peer Group: | Equity Long - Large Cap - Global | Inception Date: | Apr 2025 |
| Strategy: | Equity Long | Style: | Blend |
| Geography: | Global | Domicile: | Australia |
| Investors: | Wholesale | Distributions: | Annually |
| Fund Size: | AU$ 5m | Manager FUM: | AU$ 5m |
| Applications: | Monthly, Initial: AU$ 10,000 | Redemptions: | Monthly |
| Management Fee: | 1.00% (PG avg: 0.91%) | Performance Fee: | 20.00% (PG avg: 6.13%) |
| Buy/Sell Spread: | 0.25%/0.25% (PG avg: 0.16%/0.15%) | Hurdle: | MSCI World NTR Index (AUD) |
| Early Redemption Fee | No | High Water Mark: | Yes |
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Sharpbridge Equities Fund
Performance vs Equity Long - Large Cap - Global and All Countries World Index (AUD)
Since inception in Apr 2025, the Fund has returned 54.7% p.a. vs the Peer Group's return over the same period of 12.47%. Over the past 12 months, the Fund has returned 41.25% vs the Peer Group's 6.62%. The Fund's returns have been delivered with a volatility of 18.75% p.a. vs the Peer Group's 8.84%.
| Year | Jan % | Feb % | Mar % | Apr % | May % | Jun % | Jul % | Aug % | Sep % | Oct % | Nov % | Dec % | YTD % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10.03 | 0.90 | -5.17 | 7.29 | 7.86 | 7.88 | -11.63 | -1.08 | NA | NA | NA | NA | 14.90 |
| 2025 | NA | NA | NA | 7.79 | 7.28 | 2.75 | 4.57 | 5.71 | 4.35 | 5.91 | 8.60 | 2.44 | 61.49 |
| 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 7 Years | Inception | ||
| Total Return | Fund | 41.25% | N/A | N/A | N/A | 54.70% |
| Peer Group | 6.62% | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12.47% | |
| Index2 | 9.75% | N/A | N/A | N/A | 14.39% | |
| Volatility | Fund | 21.42% | N/A | N/A | N/A | 18.75% |
| Peer Group | 8.60% | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.84% | |
| Index | 12.17% | N/A | N/A | N/A | 11.28% | |
| Sharpe | Fund | 1.56 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2.26 |
| Peer Group | 0.34 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.95 | |
| Index | 0.51 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.91 | |
| Sortino | Fund | 2.35 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.64 |
| Peer Group | 0.45 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.57 | |
| Index | 0.67 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.37 | |
| Largest Drawdown | Fund | -12.59% | N/A | N/A | N/A | -12.59% |
| Peer Group | -7.87% | N/A | N/A | N/A | -7.87% | |
| Index | -9.70% | N/A | N/A | N/A | -9.70% |
Return in Index's 10 Best & 10 Worst Months %
Return in Index's 10 Best & 10 Worst Months %
Annualised Return vs Standard Deviation
Sharpbridge Equities Fund - Annualised Return vs. Standard Deviation
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Sharpbridge Equities Fund
Annual Returns
Annual Returns %
Drawdown
Drawdown%
Service Providers
| Trustee/RE: | Sharpbridge Funds Management |
| Custodian: | Sandhurst Trustees |
| Administrator: | William Buck Managed Funds (SA) |
| Auditor: | One Focus |
| Legal: | N/A |
| Prime Broker: | Interactive Brokers |
Available on Investment Platforms
Mason Stevens
Key Staff
Jarrad Stuart
Managing Director and Portfolio Manager
Years in industry: 14, Years at Firm: 6
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Star Ratings for Performance reflects annualised return. Risk is a combination of downside deviation, maximum drawdown and longest drawdown, which are allocated in reverse.
| AFM Star Rating | Relative performance band compared to funds in the same Peer Group |
|---|---|
| ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | Premium: The fund is in the top 10% of all funds in its peer group. |
| ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ | Top Quartile: The fund ranges between 75 and 90% of all funds in its peer group. |
| ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ | Second Quartile: The fund ranges between 50 and 75% of all funds in its peer group. |
| ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ | Third Quartile: The fund ranges between 25 and 50% of all funds in its peer group. |
| ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ | Fourth Quartile: The fund is in the lowest 25% of all funds in its peer group. |
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