NovaPort Smaller Companies - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

The Fund is designed to provide investors with a diversified portfolio of smaller Australian companies that aims to outperform its benchmark over rolling three-year periods.

Fund Strategy

The Fund will primarily be invested in the shares of companies listed on the ASX, but not included in the ASX 100 at the time they are first acquired on behalf of the Fund. Up to 10% of the Fund can be invested in unlisted companies, usually those that intend to list within six months. The Fund may also invest in listed New Zealand companies and a proportion may also be held in cash. The Fund can invest in listed equity securities or hybrid equity securities such as convertible notes, redeemable preference shares and partly paid shares.

Fund Performance 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%	0%	0%	41.01%	29.8%	22.35%	15.26%	10.21%
Growth return	0%	0%	0%	-20.59%	-93.5%	-83.55%	-66.28%	-41.56%
Income return	0%	0%	0%	61.6%	123.3%	105.9%	81.54%	51.77%
Market index (S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries TR AUD)
Total return	8.41%	12.42%	16.72%	23.4%	15.71%	9.81%	7.91%	9.19%

As at 31 Aug 2025. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

NovaPort Smaller Companies

Australian Equities: 95.50%

Cash: 4.50%

International Equities: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 91.25%

Cash: 3.92%

International Equities: 3.88%

Property & Infrastructure: 0.34%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0.60%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	NovaPort Smaller Companies
Responsible Entity	Fidante Partners Limited
APIR Code	HOW0016AU
Sector/Asset Class	Equity Australia Mid/Small Blend
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Aug 2025)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	31 Dec 2002
Fund Size	$0.83 million (as at 31 Jul 2024)
Entry Price	$0.0108 (as at 11 Sep 2025)
Exit Price	$0.0108 (as at 11 Sep 2025)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.90% (as at 17 Jan 2024)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.90% (as at 30 Jun 2024)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	0
Minimum initial investment	$10,000.00
Minimum redemption amount	$1,000.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 May 2023)

Holding (as at 31 May 2023)	Type	% of Portfolio
Estia Health Ltd	Equity	4.65%
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FAQs about the NovaPort Smaller Companies

What is the objective of the NovaPort Smaller Companies managed fund?

The objective of the NovaPort Smaller Companies managed fund is The Fund is designed to provide investors with a diversified portfolio of smaller Australian companies that aims to outperform its benchmark over rolling three-year periods.

What is the strategy for the NovaPort Smaller Companies managed fund?

The strategy of the NovaPort Smaller Companies managed fund is The Fund will primarily be invested in the shares of companies listed on the ASX, but not included in the ASX 100 at the time they are first acquired on behalf of the Fund. Up to 10% of the Fund can be invested in unlisted companies, usually those that intend to list within six months. The Fund may also invest in listed New Zealand companies and a proportion may also be held in cash. The Fund can invest in listed equity securities or hybrid equity securities such as convertible notes, redeemable preference shares and partly paid shares.

What is the APIR code of the NovaPort Smaller Companies managed fund?

The APIR code of the NovaPort Smaller Companies managed fund is HOW0016AU.

What was NovaPort Smaller Companies’s total return last month?

NovaPort Smaller Companies’s total return last month was 0%. This was made up of a growth return of 0% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What was NovaPort Smaller Companies’s total return for the last three months?

NovaPort Smaller Companies’s total return for the last three months was 0%. This was made up of a growth return of 0% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is NovaPort Smaller Companies’s one-year total return?

NovaPort Smaller Companies’s one-year total return is 41.01%. This was made up of a growth return of -20.59% and an income return of 61.6%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is NovaPort Smaller Companies’s three-year total return?

NovaPort Smaller Companies’s one-year total return is 22.35%. This was made up of a growth return of -83.55% and an income return of 105.9%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is the asset allocation of the NovaPort Smaller Companies managed fund?

The asset allocation of the NovaPort Smaller Companies managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 95.50%

Cash: 4.50%

International Equities: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the NovaPort Smaller Companies managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the NovaPort Smaller Companies managed fund is Fidante Partners Limited.

What sector/asset class does the NovaPort Smaller Companies managed fund belong to?

The NovaPort Smaller Companies managed fund belongs to the Equity Australia Mid/Small Blend sector/asset class.

What is the size of the NovaPort Smaller Companies managed fund?

As at 31 Jul 2024, the size of the NovaPort Smaller Companies managed fund was $0.83 million.

What is the inception date of the NovaPort Smaller Companies managed fund?

The NovaPort Smaller Companies managed fund has an inception date of 31 Dec 2002.

What is the current entry price of the NovaPort Smaller Companies managed fund?

The current entry price of the NovaPort Smaller Companies managed fund is $0.0108 per unit and the current exit price is $0.0108 per unit (as at 11 Sep 2025).

What is the current exit price of the NovaPort Smaller Companies managed fund?

The current exit price of the NovaPort Smaller Companies managed fund is $0.0108 per unit and the current entry price is $0.0108 per unit (as at 11 Sep 2025).

What is the minimum investment amount for the NovaPort Smaller Companies managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the NovaPort Smaller Companies managed fund is $10,000.

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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