Paragon Australian Long Short Fund - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

Australian long-short equities absolute return fund, focusing on core competencies in the resource and industrial sectors. The Fund deploys a high conviction, long bias strategy, focusing on proprietary, fact based research. This fundamental bottom up stock selection, coupled with a global macro perspective to actively manage market risk, places capital preservation as a key objective of the Fund.

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	-30.26%	-14.58%	14.71%	98.49%	97.38%	57%	25.16%	17.12%
Growth return	-29.94%	-13.4%	16.3%	100.52%	98.39%	56.8%	21.42%	14.51%
Income return	-0.32%	-1.18%	-1.59%	-2.03%	-1.01%	0.2%	3.74%	2.61%
Market index (S&P/ASX 200 TR AUD)
Total return	-7.15%	-1.61%	-2.61%	11.67%	7.17%	9.54%	8.63%	9.44%

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

Asset Allocation

No asset allocation data available.

Average Allocation of Peers

Alternatives: -0.02%

Australian Equities: 96.08%

International Equities: 4.01%

Cash: -1%

Property & Infrastructure: 1.26%

Fixed Interest: -0.33%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Paragon Australian Long Short Fund
Responsible Entity	Paragon Funds Management Ltd
APIR Code	PGF0001AU
Sector/Asset Class	Equity Australia Long Short
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Mar 2026)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	1 Mar 2013
Fund Size	$44.5 million (as at 31 Jul 2023)
Entry Price	$5.8683 (as at 31 Mar 2026)
Exit Price	$5.8507 (as at 31 Mar 2026)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	5.64% (as at 22 Sep 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) - Estimated	3.87% (as at 30 Jun 2025) (Estimated)
Minimum initial investment	$25,000
Minimum additional investments	$5,000.00
Minimum redemption amount	$10,000.00

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FAQs about the Paragon Australian Long Short Fund

What is the objective of the Paragon Australian Long Short Fund managed fund?

The objective of the Paragon Australian Long Short Fund managed fund is Australian long-short equities absolute return fund, focusing on core competencies in the resource and industrial sectors. The Fund deploys a high conviction, long bias strategy, focusing on proprietary, fact based research. This fundamental bottom up stock selection, coupled with a global macro perspective to actively manage market risk, places capital preservation as a key objective of the Fund.

What is the strategy for the Paragon Australian Long Short Fund managed fund?

The strategy of the Paragon Australian Long Short Fund managed fund is Australian long-short equities absolute return fund, focusing on core competencies in the resource and industrial sectors. The Fund deploys a high conviction, long bias strategy, focusing on proprietary, fact based research. This fundamental bottom up stock selection, coupled with a global macro perspective to actively manage market risk, places capital preservation as a key objective of the Fund.

What is the APIR code of the Paragon Australian Long Short Fund managed fund?

The APIR code of the Paragon Australian Long Short Fund managed fund is PGF0001AU.

What was Paragon Australian Long Short Fund’s total return last month?

Paragon Australian Long Short Fund’s total return last month was -30.26%. This was made up of a growth return of -29.94% and an income return of -0.32%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Mar 2026.

What was Paragon Australian Long Short Fund’s total return for the last three months?

Paragon Australian Long Short Fund’s total return for the last three months was -14.58%. This was made up of a growth return of -13.4% and an income return of -1.18%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Mar 2026.

What is Paragon Australian Long Short Fund’s one-year total return?

Paragon Australian Long Short Fund’s one-year total return is 98.49%. This was made up of a growth return of 100.52% and an income return of -2.03%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Mar 2026.

What is Paragon Australian Long Short Fund’s three-year total return?

Paragon Australian Long Short Fund’s one-year total return is 57%. This was made up of a growth return of 56.8% and an income return of 0.2%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Mar 2026.

What is the asset allocation of the Paragon Australian Long Short Fund managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Paragon Australian Long Short Fund managed fund is :

Alternatives: 100%

Australian Equities: 0%

International Equities: 0%

Cash: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Paragon Australian Long Short Fund managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Paragon Australian Long Short Fund managed fund is Paragon Funds Management Ltd.

What sector/asset class does the Paragon Australian Long Short Fund managed fund belong to?

The Paragon Australian Long Short Fund managed fund belongs to the Equity Australia Long Short sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Paragon Australian Long Short Fund managed fund?

As at 31 Jul 2023, the size of the Paragon Australian Long Short Fund managed fund was $44.5 million.

What is the inception date of the Paragon Australian Long Short Fund managed fund?

The Paragon Australian Long Short Fund managed fund has an inception date of 1 Mar 2013.

What is the current entry price of the Paragon Australian Long Short Fund managed fund?

The current entry price of the Paragon Australian Long Short Fund managed fund is $5.8683 per unit and the current exit price is $5.8507 per unit (as at 31 Mar 2026).

What is the current exit price of the Paragon Australian Long Short Fund managed fund?

The current exit price of the Paragon Australian Long Short Fund managed fund is $5.8507 per unit and the current entry price is $5.8683 per unit (as at 31 Mar 2026).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Paragon Australian Long Short Fund managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Paragon Australian Long Short Fund managed fund is $25,000. Minimum additional investment is $5000.

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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