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Platypus Systematic Growth - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective
The fund aims to outperform the broader Australian equity market over the medium to long term.
Fund Strategy
The Platypus Systematic Growth Fund concentrates its investments to companies in the ASX 300, using a systematic approach to provide a factor tilt toward high quality momentum in a risk controlled manner. The fund is highly diversified, typically holding between 80 and 110 stocks.

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 -2.84% -5.83% -5.34% 1.43% -1.42% 5.92% 6.24% 7.34%
Growth return -2.84% -5.83% -7.51% -3.38% -9.86% -3.81% -3.11% -3.43%
Income return 0% 0% 2.17% 4.81% 8.44% 9.73% 9.35% 10.77%
Market index (S&P/ASX 200 TR AUD)
Total return -1.31% 2.1% 8.44% 24.89% 13.39% 8.01% 8.17% 8.32%
As at 31 Oct 2023. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Platypus Systematic Growth
Australian Equities
97.67%
Cash
0.58%
Property
1.75%
International Equities
0%
Fixed Interest
0%
Alternatives
0%
Average Allocation of Peers
Australian Equities
93.36%
Cash
-0.08%
Property
2.11%
International Equities
4.21%
Fixed Interest
0.40%
Alternatives
0.01%

General Information

Fund Details
Type Description
Platypus Systematic Growth
Closed
Australian Unity Funds Management Ltd
AUS0036AU
Equity Australia Large Blend
starstarstar (as at 31 Oct 2023)
Investment Fund
25 Nov 2009
$19.53 million (as at 31 Oct 2023)
$0.87075 (as at 20 Nov 2023)
$0.87075 (as at 20 Nov 2023)
Finalised
Offer information
Type Description
MER 0.53% (as at 30 Sep 2022)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) 0.53% (as at 30 Jun 2023)
Performance fee (not included in ICR) 0
Minimum initial investment $5,000.00
Minimum additional investments $1,000.00
Minimum redemption amount $1,000.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Oct 2022)

Holding (as at 31 Oct 2022) Type % of Portfolio
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Equity 9.33%
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FAQs about the Platypus Systematic Growth

The objective of the Platypus Systematic Growth managed fund is The fund aims to outperform the broader Australian equity market over the medium to long term.

The strategy of the Platypus Systematic Growth managed fund is The Platypus Systematic Growth Fund concentrates its investments to companies in the ASX 300, using a systematic approach to provide a factor tilt toward high quality momentum in a risk controlled manner. The fund is highly diversified, typically holding between 80 and 110 stocks.

The APIR code of the Platypus Systematic Growth managed fund is AUS0036AU.

Platypus Systematic Growth’s total return last month was -2.84%. This was made up of a growth return of -2.84% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2023.

Platypus Systematic Growth’s total return for the last three months was -5.83%. This was made up of a growth return of -5.83% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2023.

Platypus Systematic Growth’s one-year total return is 1.43%. This was made up of a growth return of -3.38% and an income return of 4.81%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2023.

Platypus Systematic Growth’s one-year total return is 5.92%. This was made up of a growth return of -3.81% and an income return of 9.73%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2023.

The asset allocation of the Platypus Systematic Growth managed fund is :

Australian Equities
97.67%
Cash
0.58%
Property
1.75%
International Equities
0%
Fixed Interest
0%
Alternatives
0%

The Responsible Entity for the Platypus Systematic Growth managed fund is Australian Unity Funds Management Ltd.

The Platypus Systematic Growth managed fund belongs to the Equity Australia Large Blend sector/asset class.

As at 31 Oct 2023, the size of the Platypus Systematic Growth managed fund was $19.53 million.

The Platypus Systematic Growth managed fund has an inception date of 25 Nov 2009.

The current entry price of the Platypus Systematic Growth managed fund is $0.87075 per unit and the current exit price is $0.87075 per unit (as at 20 Nov 2023).

The current exit price of the Platypus Systematic Growth managed fund is $0.87075 per unit and the current entry price is $0.87075 per unit (as at 20 Nov 2023).

The minimum initial investment amount for the Platypus Systematic Growth 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.