Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

The Trust invests in a range of smaller listed companies predominantly outside the ASX Top 100 Index which Perennial Value, the investment manager, believes have sustainable operations and whose share price offers good value.

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	-4.6%	-12.27%	-0.83%	-1.89%	3.44%	0.11%	-2.13%	6.34%
Growth return	-2.39%	-9.34%	-7.73%	-4.04%	-0.98%	-0.42%	-6.91%	0.12%
Income return	-2.21%	-2.93%	6.9%	2.15%	4.42%	0.53%	4.78%	6.22%
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

Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust

Australian Equities: 97.68%

Cash: 2.32%

International Equities: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 91.88%

Cash: 3.85%

International Equities: 3.32%

Property & Infrastructure: 0.24%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0.71%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust
APIR Code	IOF0214AU
Sector/Asset Class	Equity Australia Mid/Small Blend
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Dec 2025)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	7 Mar 2002
Fund Size	$38275564 million (as at 31 Jan 2026)
Entry Price	$0.7976 (as at 29 Jan 2026)
Exit Price	$0.7928 (as at 29 Jan 2026)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	1.69% (as at 26 Aug 2023)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	1.20% (as at 30 Jun 2025)
Minimum initial investment	$25,000
Minimum additional investments	$5,000.00
Minimum redemption amount	$5,000.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Dec 2025)

Holding (as at 31 Dec 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
DUG Technology Ltd Ordinary Shares		5.37%
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FAQs about the Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust

What is the objective of the Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust managed fund?

The objective of the Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust managed fund is The Trust invests in a range of smaller listed companies predominantly outside the ASX Top 100 Index which Perennial Value, the investment manager, believes have sustainable operations and whose share price offers good value.

What is the strategy for the Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust managed fund?

The strategy of the Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust managed fund is The Trust invests in a range of smaller listed companies predominantly outside the ASX Top 100 Index which Perennial Value, the investment manager, believes have sustainable operations and whose share price offers good value.

What is the APIR code of the Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust managed fund?

The APIR code of the Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust managed fund is IOF0214AU.

What was Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust’s total return last month?

Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust’s total return last month was -4.6%. This was made up of a growth return of -2.39% and an income return of -2.21%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What was Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust’s total return for the last three months?

Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust’s total return for the last three months was -12.27%. This was made up of a growth return of -9.34% and an income return of -2.93%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What is Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust’s one-year total return?

Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust’s one-year total return is -1.89%. This was made up of a growth return of -4.04% and an income return of 2.15%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What is Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust’s three-year total return?

Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust’s one-year total return is 0.11%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.42% and an income return of 0.53%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What is the asset allocation of the Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 97.68%

Cash: 2.32%

International Equities: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

What sector/asset class does the Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust managed fund belong to?

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

What is the size of the Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust managed fund?

As at 31 Jan 2026, the size of the Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust managed fund was $38275564 million.

What is the inception date of the Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust managed fund?

The Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust managed fund has an inception date of 7 Mar 2002.

What is the current entry price of the Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust managed fund?

The current entry price of the Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust managed fund is $0.7976 per unit and the current exit price is $0.7928 per unit (as at 29 Jan 2026).

What is the current exit price of the Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust managed fund?

The current exit price of the Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust managed fund is $0.7928 per unit and the current entry price is $0.7976 per unit (as at 29 Jan 2026).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Perennial Value Smaller Companies Trust 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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