NovaPort Smaller Companies - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

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 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%	-20.42%	-22.63%	-21.91%	12.27%	11.42%	6.6%	7.41%
Growth return	0%	-86.36%	-97.22%	-97.2%	-98.93%	-95.04%	-83.95%	-59.1%
Income return	0%	65.94%	74.59%	75.29%	111.2%	106.46%	90.55%	66.51%
Market index (S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries TR AUD)
Total return	2.74%	2.65%	17.3%	22.76%	17.42%	12.08%	7.49%	9.51%

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

Asset Allocation

NovaPort Smaller Companies

Australian Equities: 95.31%

Cash: 4.69%

International Equities: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 91.87%

Cash: 3.88%

International Equities: 3.32%

Property & Infrastructure: 0.21%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0.71%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	NovaPort Smaller Companies
Responsible Entity	NovaPort Capital Pty Limited
APIR Code	HOW0016AU
Sector/Asset Class	Equity Australia Mid/Small Blend
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Jan 2026)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	31 Dec 2002
Fund Size	$691035 million (as at 30 Sep 2025)
Entry Price	n/a
Exit Price	$0.0003 (as at 10 Feb 2026)
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)
Minimum initial investment	$10,000.00
Minimum redemption amount	$1,000.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 30 Apr 2024)

Holding (as at 30 Apr 2024)	Type	% of Portfolio
Regis Healthcare Ltd		4.41%
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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 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 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 Jan 2026.

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 -20.42%. This was made up of a growth return of -86.36% and an income return of 65.94%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

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

NovaPort Smaller Companies’s one-year total return is -21.91%. This was made up of a growth return of -97.2% and an income return of 75.29%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

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

NovaPort Smaller Companies’s one-year total return is 11.42%. This was made up of a growth return of -95.04% and an income return of 106.46%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

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: 95.31%

Cash: 4.69%

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 NovaPort Capital Pty 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 30 Sep 2025, the size of the NovaPort Smaller Companies managed fund was $691035 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 $ per unit and the current exit price is $0.0003 per unit (as at 10 Feb 2026).

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 $0.0003 per unit and the current entry price is $ per unit (as at 10 Feb 2026).

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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