Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

The Manager is focused on generating superior risk adjusted returns for its investors. Historically, the Manager has found many such opportunities have existed within the ‘event’ space and as such regularly invests in merger arbitrage situations, along with select capital raisings and other corporate actions.

Fund Strategy

Fund Performance Comparison

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Fees Comparison

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Fund performance

	1M	3M	6M	1Y p.a.	2Y p.a.	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.	10Y p.a.
Total return	0.18%	0.95%	5.96%	7.93%	13.15%	12.77%	13.38%	8.13%
Growth return	0.1%	-2.02%	2.47%	-2.86%	2.93%	2.64%	6.92%	2.34%
Income return	0.08%	2.97%	3.49%	10.79%	10.22%	10.13%	6.46%	5.79%
Market index (RBA Bank accepted Bills 90 Days)
Total return	0.31%	0.92%	1.82%	3.77%	4.09%	4.08%	2.82%	2.12%

As at 31 Jan 2026. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return

Australian Equities: 85.38%

International Equities: 6.50%

Cash: 12.78%

Fixed Interest: 0.91%

Alternatives: -5.56%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 4.75%

International Equities: 3.24%

Cash: 55.23%

Fixed Interest: 16.09%

Alternatives: 18.70%

Property & Infrastructure: 2%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return
APIR Code	FHT0042AU
Sector/Asset Class	Alternative - Other
Morningstar Rating	Not Rated
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	1 Jul 2013
Fund Size	$21.35 million (as at 30 Jun 2023)
Entry Price	$1.4796 (as at 12 Feb 2026)
Exit Price	$1.4722 (as at 12 Feb 2026)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	4.01% (as at 17 Jan 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	3.81% (as at 30 Jun 2025)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	1.49
Minimum initial investment	$5,000.00
Minimum additional investments	$1,000.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 May 2021)

Holding (as at 31 May 2021)	Type	% of Portfolio
Vitalharvest Freehold Trust	Equity - Units	18.53%
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FAQs about the Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return

What is the objective of the Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return managed fund?

The objective of the Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return managed fund is The Manager is focused on generating superior risk adjusted returns for its investors. Historically, the Manager has found many such opportunities have existed within the ‘event’ space and as such regularly invests in merger arbitrage situations, along with select capital raisings and other corporate actions.

What is the strategy for the Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return managed fund?

The strategy of the Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return managed fund is The Manager is focused on generating superior risk adjusted returns for its investors. Historically, the Manager has found many such opportunities have existed within the ‘event’ space and as such regularly invests in merger arbitrage situations, along with select capital raisings and other corporate actions.

What is the APIR code of the Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return managed fund?

The APIR code of the Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return managed fund is FHT0042AU.

What was Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return’s total return last month?

Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return’s total return last month was 0.18%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.1% and an income return of 0.08%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What was Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return’s total return for the last three months?

Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return’s total return for the last three months was 0.95%. This was made up of a growth return of -2.02% and an income return of 2.97%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What is Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return’s one-year total return?

Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return’s one-year total return is 7.93%. This was made up of a growth return of -2.86% and an income return of 10.79%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What is Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return’s three-year total return?

Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return’s one-year total return is 12.77%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.64% and an income return of 10.13%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What is the asset allocation of the Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 85.38%

International Equities: 6.50%

Cash: 12.78%

Fixed Interest: 0.91%

Alternatives: -5.56%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

What sector/asset class does the Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return managed fund belong to?

The Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return managed fund belongs to the Alternative - Other sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return managed fund?

As at 30 Jun 2023, the size of the Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return managed fund was $21.35 million.

What is the inception date of the Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return managed fund?

The Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return managed fund has an inception date of 1 Jul 2013.

What is the current entry price of the Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return managed fund?

The current entry price of the Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return managed fund is $1.4796 per unit and the current exit price is $1.4722 per unit (as at 12 Feb 2026).

What is the current exit price of the Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return managed fund?

The current exit price of the Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return managed fund is $1.4722 per unit and the current entry price is $1.4796 per unit (as at 12 Feb 2026).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Harvest Lane Asset Management Absolute Return managed fund is $5,000. Minimum additional investment is $1000.

Fund data sourced from Morningstar. Some material is copyright and published under licence from ASX Operations Pty Limited ACN 004 523 782 ("ASXO"). Data and content is provided for personal use only. Whilst every care has been taken in producing these numbers, neither Morningstar nor InvestSMART can make any guarantees around the complete accuracy of these figures. Should you decide to change investments, please read all relevant disclosure documents including the Product Disclosure Statements and if required, you may consider speaking to a financial professional for further guidance. A tax event may be realised as a result of switching investments. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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