Retirement income policy - issues & background

28 Nov 2019 - Gyrostat Capital Management

This paper: - Identifies two key issues that Gyrostat believes would, if appropriately addressed, progress the development of retirement income products. - Provides a summary of the retirement income policy development in...

Presentation - Gyrostat Absolute Return Income Equity Fund

28 Nov 2019 - Gyrostat Capital Management

The Fund is designed for retiree income with protection, and to address sequencing risk. The distinctive features are 'hard' protection always in place and a track record of returns increasing with market volatility. Gyrostat...

Performance Report: 4D Global Infrastructure Fund

28 Nov 2019 - Australian Fund Monitors

Bennelong's 4D Infrastructure Fund posted a positive return of 0.06% in October, taking YTD performance to 26.57% without a negative monthly return. Over 12 months the fund has returned 27.03%, almost 20% above the fund's benchmark return...

28 Nov 2019 - Performance Report: 4D Global Infrastructure Fund

By: Australian Fund Monitors

Report Date	28 November 2019
Manager	4D Infrastructure, a Bennelong boutique
Fund Name	4D Global Infrastructure Fund
Strategy	Infrastructure
Latest Return Date	October 2019
Latest Return	0.06%
Latest 6 Months	8.78%
Latest 12 Months	27.03%
Latest 24 Months (pa)	13.12%
Annualised Since Inception	14.34%
Inception Date	07 March 2016
FUM (millions)	AU$65.63
Fund Overview	The 4D Global Infrastructure Fund aims to outperform the OECD G7 Inflation Index +5.5% p.a. over the long term by identifying quality listed global infrastructure securities, trading at or below fair value with sustainable, growing earning combined with sustainable, growing dividends. The fund will be managed as a single portfolio of listed global infrastructure securities including regulated utilities in gas, electricity and water, transport infrastructure such as airports, ports, road and rail as well as communication assets such as the towers and satellite sectors. The portfolio is intended to have exposure to both developed and emerging market opportunities, with country risk assessed internally before any investment is considered. The maximum absolute position of an individual stock is 7% of the fund.
Manager Comments	Bennelong's 4D Infrastructure Fund posted a positive return of 0.06% in October, taking YTD performance to 26.57% without a negative month. Over 12 months the fund has returned 27.03%, almost 20% above the fund's benchmark return of OECD G7 Inflation +5.5%. Despite a slowing global environment, 4D remain confident in their overweight exposure to user pays assets, although ongoing geopolitical issues are of concern to certain regions such as the UK and Hong Kong. 4D maintain a very positive outlook for global listed infrastructure over the medium term, given the number of powerful macro forces at play which will continue to support the sector, including a huge underinvestment in infrastructure around the world over the past 30 years. In addition, the world's population is expected to grow by 53% by the end of this century, which will be accompanied by an emerging middle class, especially in Asia, which combined will compel new, improved and expanded infrastructure around the world. At the end of October, the Fund held 26% exposure to North America, 35% to Developed Europe, and 32% to Emerging Markets, and 7% in cash.
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Performance Report: DS Capital Growth Fund

28 Nov 2019 - Australian Fund Monitors

DS Capital reported a return of 1.57% for the month of October, taking 12 month performance to 19.9%. Since inception in January 2013 the fund has returned investors 15.34% with volatility just 7.13% for a Sharpe ratio of 1.79%.

28 Nov 2019 - Performance Report: DS Capital Growth Fund

By: Australian Fund Monitors

Report Date	28 November 2019
Manager	DS Capital
Fund Name	DS Capital Growth Fund
Strategy	Equity Long
Latest Return Date	October 2019
Latest Return	1.57%
Latest 6 Months	8.68%
Latest 12 Months	19.97%
Latest 24 Months (pa)	11.84%
Annualised Since Inception	15.34%
Inception Date	01 January 2013
FUM (millions)	AU$238
Fund Overview	The Fund aims to deliver an average return of at least 10% p.a. through the economic cycle, with a focus on capital preservation. The Fund will comprise a concentrated portfolio of small and mid-cap investments selected through a process of quantitative and qualitative analysis. The investment team looks for industrial businesses that are simple to understand; they generally avoid large caps, pure mining, biotech and start-ups. They also look for: - Access to management; - Businesses with a competitive edge; - Profitable companies with good margins, organic growth prospects, strong market position and a track record of healthy dividend growth; - Sectors with structural advantage and barriers to entry; - 15% p.a. pre-tax compound return on each holding; and - A history of stable and predictable cash flows that DS Capital can understand and value.
Manager Comments	DS Capital reported a return of 1.57% for the month of October, taking 12 month performance to 19.9%. Since inception in January 2013 the fund has returned investors 15.34% with volatility of just 7.13% for a Sharpe ratio of 1.79%. The Manager's quarterly report to the end of September noted that the fund started the financial year well, enjoying a strong quarter with the main influence on stock markets during the quarter continuing to be interest rates, ongoing trade negotiations between the US and China, and the slowdown in global economic growth. The quarter featured many full year earnings results. In general, profit improvement was modest, outlook guidance disappointed more than usual, and growth expectations became more measured. The uncertain geopolitical environment saw investors focus closely on outlook commentary and any negativity saw share prices punished. Fortunately, most of the Fund's holdings delivered good results that were in line with our expectations with the main exception being cinema software provider, Vista Group. The Funds discretionary consumer businesses performed well with both Zip Money and Collins Foods reporting strong results.
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Performance Report: Australian Eagle Trust Long-Short Fund

27 Nov 2019 - Australian Fund Monitors

The Australian Eagle Trust Long-Short Fund has risen +29.49% over the past 12 months against the ASX200 Accumulation Index's +19.29%. Since inception in July 2016, the Fund has returned +19.83% p.a. versus the Index's +12.19%.

27 Nov 2019 - Performance Report: Australian Eagle Trust Long-Short Fund

By: Australian Fund Monitors

Report Date	27 November 2019
Manager	Australian Eagle Asset Management
Fund Name	Australian Eagle Trust Long-Short Fund
Strategy	Equity Long/Short
Latest Return Date	October 2019
Latest Return	-0.34%
Latest 6 Months	9.86%
Latest 12 Months	29.49%
Latest 24 Months (pa)	15.94%
Annualised Since Inception	19.83%
Inception Date	27 June 2016
FUM (millions)
Fund Overview	The Australian Eagle Trust Long-Short Fund aims to achieve strong double digit returns by allowing clients to access Australian Eagle's demonstrated historical strength in constructing Australian share portfolios applied to a long-short product. Using a combination of Australian Eagle's actual long investment performance in conjunction with a short selling discipline, suggests that this product can provide strong investment returns along with an alpha performance that is negatively correlated to the broader Australian equity market.
Manager Comments	The Australian Eagle Trust Long-Short Fund returned -0.34% in October, in line with the Index's -0.35%. The Fund has risen +29.49% over the past 12 months against the ASX200 Accumulation Index's +19.29%. Since inception in July 2016, the Fund has returned +19.83% p.a. versus the Index's +12.19%. The Fund's Sharpe and Sortino ratios, 1.53 and 2.89 respectively, by contrast with the Index's Sharpe of 1.18 and Sortino of 2.01, highlight the Fund's capacity to achieve superior risk-adjusted returns whilst avoiding the market's downside volatility over the long-term. The Fund's up-capture and down-capture ratios, 133.1% and 71.0% respectively, indicate that, on average, the Fund has significantly outperformed in both rising and falling markets since inception. Over the September quarter, the Fund returned +1.26%. The long side of the portfolio contributed positively while the short side of the portfolio detracted from performance. Positive individual contributors included CYBG (short), Treasury Wine Estates (long) and ResMed (long). Key detractors included James Hardie (short), Domino's Pizza Enterprise (short) and Flight Centre (short).
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Performance Report: Bennelong Twenty20 Australian Equities Fund

27 Nov 2019 - Australian Fund Monitors

The Bennelong Twenty20 Australian Equities Fund returned +0.29% in October, outperforming the ASX200 Accumulation Index by +0.64% and taking annualised performance since inception in November 2009 to +10.60% versus the Index's +8.33%.

27 Nov 2019 - Performance Report: Bennelong Twenty20 Australian Equities Fund

By: Australian Fund Monitors

Report Date	27 November 2019
Manager	Bennelong Australian Equity Partners (BAEP), a Bennelong boutique
Fund Name	Bennelong Twenty20 Australian Equities Fund
Strategy	Equity Long
Latest Return Date	October 2019
Latest Return	0.29%
Latest 6 Months	10.29%
Latest 12 Months	19.75%
Latest 24 Months (pa)	10.82%
Annualised Since Inception	10.60%
Inception Date	02 December 2015
FUM (millions)	AU$6.78
Fund Overview	The Fund aims to outperform the return of the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index by 2% per annum after fees on a rolling three-year basis by combining indexed positions in the S&P/ASX 20 stocks with an actively managed exposure in primarily Australian stocks that are outside the S&P/ASX 20. The Fund is managed as one portfolio but comprises and combines two separately managed exposures: 1. An investment in the top 20 stocks of the markets, which the Fund achieves by taking an indexed position in the S&P/ASX 20 Index; and 2. An investment in the stocks beyond the S&P/ASX 20 Index. This exposure is managed on an active basis using a fundamental core approach. The Fund may also invest in securities expected to be listed on the ASX, securities listed or expected to be listed on other exchanges where such securities relate to ASX-listed securities.Derivative instruments may be used to replicate underlying positions and hedge market and company specific risks. The companies within the portfolio are primarily selected from, but not limited to, the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index. The Fund typically holds between 40-55 stocks and thus is considered to be highly concentrated. This means that investors should expect to see high short-term volatility. The Fund seeks to achieve growth over the long-term, therefore the minimum suggested investment timeframe is 5 years.
Manager Comments	The Bennelong Twenty20 Australian Equities Fund returned +0.29% in October, outperforming the ASX200 Accumulation Index by +0.64% and taking annualised performance since inception in November 2009 to +10.60% versus the Index's +8.33%. The Fund's up-capture and down-capture ratios for performance since inception, 108.5% and 94.2% respectively, highlight the Fund's capacity to outperform in both rising and falling markets. As at the end of October, the Fund's weightings were increased in the Discretionary, Health Care and Industrials sectors, and decreased in the Consumer Staples, Communication, REIT's, IT, Energy, Financials and Materials sectors. The Fund's top holdings included Commonwealth Bank, CSL, BHP Billiton, Westpac Banking, National Australia Bank, Goodman, ANZ and Aristocrat Leisure.
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Fund Review: Insync Global Capital Aware Fund October 2019

26 Nov 2019 - Australian Fund Monitors

Latest Fund Review on Insync Global Capital Aware Fund is now available. The Global Capital Aware Fund invests in a concentrated portfolio of 15-30 stocks, targeting exceptional, large cap global companies with a strong focus on dividend...

Performance Report: Gyrostat Absolute Return Income Equity Fund

25 Nov 2019 - Australian Fund Monitors

The Gyrostat Absolute Return Income Equity Fund returned +0.12% in October, taking 12-month performance to +8.40%. Since inception in December 2010, the Fund has returned +4.48% p.a. with an annualised volatility of 3.76%.

25 Nov 2019 - Performance Report: Gyrostat Absolute Return Income Equity Fund

By: Australian Fund Monitors

Report Date	25 November 2019
Manager	Gyrostat Capital Management
Fund Name	Gyrostat Absolute Return Income Equity Fund
Strategy	Equity Income
Latest Return Date	October 2019
Latest Return	0.12%
Latest 6 Months	7.23%
Latest 12 Months	8.40%
Latest 24 Months (pa)	5.73%
Annualised Since Inception	4.48%
Inception Date	10 December 2010
FUM (millions)	AU$12
Fund Overview	Gyrostat's absolute return income equity fund is designed to combine protection, returns and regular income through all stages of the investment cycle (including large market falls). The investment objective is to deliver regular and stable income stream (from ASX20 dividends) in a low interest rate environment with capital security - an 'alternative - defensive' asset class. Gyrostat has for 34 consecutive quarters operated within a 'hard' defined risk parameter (no more than 3% capital at risk with our maximum draw-down 2.2% in any circumstances) always in place, delivered regular income at a minimum BBSW90 + 3% by passing through ASX-20 dividends, and met returns guidance based upon market conditions (demonstrating increasing returns with market volatility). The fund buys and holds ASX-20 shares with lowest cost protection always in place with upside. It is an 'alternative - defensive' conservative asset allocation. Advances in investment risk management enable cost-effective protection to always be in place for a 'hard' defined risk parameter (say no more than 3% capital at risk). Returns are designed to increase as volatility levels increase, as this provides more opportunities to lower protection costs. Investment Objectives: - Returns: 6% - 8% pa in trending markets, greater than 8% pa in volatile markets, BBSW90 + 3% in stable markets - Income: Minimum cash rate + 3% paid semi-annually (currently 4.2% p.a.) from dividends and franking credits - Protection: No quarterly NAV draw-downs exceeding 3% Also includes a 'tail hedge' for gains on large market falls
Manager Comments	The Gyrostat Absolute Return Income Equity Fund returned +0.12% in October, taking 12-month performance to +8.40%. Since inception in December 2010, the Fund has returned +4.48% p.a. with an annualised volatility of 3.76%. Gyrostat noted market volatility was low with returns as per guidance in October. The Fund is a solution for falling interest rates. It has a 'conservative' asset allocation and has for 35 consecutive quarters since inception operated within a 'hard' defined risk parameter (no quarterly NAV drawdowns exceeding 3%), delivered regular equity income (by passing through ASX20 dividends), and returns increasing with volatility levels (including a tail hedge for large gains on large market falls). Gyrostat noted they anticipate increasing levels of 'late cycle' market volatility with geopolitical tensions elevated, historically high debt levels and elevated valuations.
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Adriatic Metals - A compelling mineral growth story

25 Nov 2019 - Emanuel Datt - Datt Capital

Adriatic Metals ('ADT') are a base metal developer in Bosnia & Herzegovina (BiH), with a world-class resource in a global scale mineral province. The breakup of Yugoslavia and the consequent Bosnian war, along with high upfront...

Hedge Clippings | 22 November 2019

22 Nov 2019 - Australian Fund Monitors

Hedge Clippings remains in distant parts, and thus well out of the daily face-to-face contacts we're used to, and with limited access to the usual internet and email overload we're normally dependant on. The challenge, therefore, is to...

22 Nov 2019 - Hedge Clippings | 22 November 2019

By: Australian Fund Monitors

Hedge Clippings | Friday 22 November, 2019

Hedge Clippings remains in distant parts, and thus well out of the daily face-to-face contacts we're used to, and with limited access to the usual internet and email overload we're normally dependant on. The challenge, therefore, is to pick up what one can - partly to keep in touch with events in Australia, and possibly bring some relevance from an offshore perspective.

Over the past months it would be impossible not to have noticed an increase in anti-Chinese rhetoric in Australia, possibly partly in response to Donald Trump's trade war, but also locally as well. This has seemingly ramped up this week with former ASIO director Duncan Lewis saying that the Chinese government is trying to "take over" Australia's political system through foreign influence operations, with any person in office a potential target.

The same goes for business and commerce in general.

We might think the Chinese government is focusing on Australia, but this situation seems to be replicated around the globe. Currently we're in Barbados, famous for Sir Garfield Sobers' exploits in the cricket pitch, and of course rum, which by the way is excellent! The point is that even on this tiny speck of an island (21 miles by 14), and throughout the region, today we had exactly the same conversation with a leading local business identity.

Moving on, it seems that Australia's economic growth forecast has been downgraded, which shouldn't come as too much of a surprise. Household debt is at record levels fuelled by ultra low-interest rates which are likely to go lower. In response the government has announced a major $3.8 billion infrastructure investment program, but is it enough?

Hedge Clippings has long called for an investment of superannuation fund assets into infrastructure. Both have a long term horizon, and one would have thought the political or legislative issues to be easily managed.

The infrastructure sector is of increasing size and interest in AFM's database. Steady returns, steady income streams, and both local and offshore exposure - both to emerging and developed economies. Watch this space!

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