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Yarra Emerging Leaders Fund (Direct) - Managed Fund

Fund Objective
Yarra’s philosophy is based on the belief that markets are competitive but not perfectly efficient. Yarra believes that mispricing opportunities arise when the market’s valuation (as depicted in the share price) doesn’t reflect their views on a company’s true value. Yarra has a large investment team, which helps ensure detailed analysis across the investment universe. By applying their fundamental and research-driven approach, they aim to identify and exploit market inefficiencies and add value through active management.
Fund Strategy
Yarra’s philosophy is based on the belief that markets are competitive but not perfectly efficient. Yarra believes that mispricing opportunities arise when the market’s valuation (as depicted in the share price) doesn’t reflect their views on a company’s true value. Yarra has a large investment team, which helps ensure detailed analysis across the investment universe. By applying their fundamental and research-driven approach, they aim to identify and exploit market inefficiencies and add value through active management.

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 1.84% -1.36% 8.53% 11.17% 12.26% 9.73% 7.95% 7.13%
Growth return -1.82% -0.25% 9.1% 10.33% 7.75% 8.91% 5.49% 5.38%
Income return 3.66% -1.11% -0.57% 0.84% 4.51% 0.82% 2.46% 1.75%
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

Yarra Emerging Leaders Fund (Direct)
Australian Equities
98%
Cash
2%
International Equities
0%
Property & Infrastructure
0%
Fixed Interest
0%
Alternatives
0%
Average Allocation of Peers
Australian Equities
94.62%
Cash
3.77%
International Equities
0.66%
Property & Infrastructure
0.23%
Fixed Interest
0%
Alternatives
0.71%

General Information

Fund Details
Type Description
Yarra Emerging Leaders Fund (Direct)
Yarra Funds Management Limited
JBW0007AU
Equity Australia Mid/Small Growth
starstarstar (as at 31 Dec 2025)
Investment Fund
3 Nov 1994
$257404744 million (as at 30 Jan 2026)
n/a
$5.6633 (as at 30 Jan 2026)
Open
Offer information
Type Description
Standard entry fee 4%
MER 1.25% (as at 25 Aug 2024)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) 1.90% (as at 30 Jun 2025)
Minimum initial investment $50,000
Minimum additional investments $1,000.00
Minimum redemption amount

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Oct 2025)

Holding (as at 31 Oct 2025) Type % of Portfolio
Sandfire Resources Ltd Equity 4.99%
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FAQs about the Yarra Emerging Leaders Fund (Direct)

The objective of the Yarra Emerging Leaders Fund (Direct) managed fund is Yarra’s philosophy is based on the belief that markets are competitive but not perfectly efficient. Yarra believes that mispricing opportunities arise when the market’s valuation (as depicted in the share price) doesn’t reflect their views on a company’s true value. Yarra has a large investment team, which helps ensure detailed analysis across the investment universe. By applying their fundamental and research-driven approach, they aim to identify and exploit market inefficiencies and add value through active management.

The strategy of the Yarra Emerging Leaders Fund (Direct) managed fund is Yarra’s philosophy is based on the belief that markets are competitive but not perfectly efficient. Yarra believes that mispricing opportunities arise when the market’s valuation (as depicted in the share price) doesn’t reflect their views on a company’s true value. Yarra has a large investment team, which helps ensure detailed analysis across the investment universe. By applying their fundamental and research-driven approach, they aim to identify and exploit market inefficiencies and add value through active management.

The APIR code of the Yarra Emerging Leaders Fund (Direct) managed fund is JBW0007AU.

Yarra Emerging Leaders Fund (Direct)’s total return last month was 1.84%. This was made up of a growth return of -1.82% and an income return of 3.66%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

Yarra Emerging Leaders Fund (Direct)’s total return for the last three months was -1.36%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.25% and an income return of -1.11%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

Yarra Emerging Leaders Fund (Direct)’s one-year total return is 11.17%. This was made up of a growth return of 10.33% and an income return of 0.84%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

Yarra Emerging Leaders Fund (Direct)’s one-year total return is 9.73%. This was made up of a growth return of 8.91% and an income return of 0.82%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

The asset allocation of the Yarra Emerging Leaders Fund (Direct) managed fund is :

Australian Equities
98%
Cash
2%
International Equities
0%
Property & Infrastructure
0%
Fixed Interest
0%
Alternatives
0%

The Responsible Entity for the Yarra Emerging Leaders Fund (Direct) managed fund is Yarra Funds Management Limited.

The Yarra Emerging Leaders Fund (Direct) managed fund belongs to the Equity Australia Mid/Small Growth sector/asset class.

As at 30 Jan 2026, the size of the Yarra Emerging Leaders Fund (Direct) managed fund was $257404744 million.

The Yarra Emerging Leaders Fund (Direct) managed fund has an inception date of 3 Nov 1994.

The current entry price of the Yarra Emerging Leaders Fund (Direct) managed fund is $ per unit and the current exit price is $5.6633 per unit (as at 30 Jan 2026).

The current exit price of the Yarra Emerging Leaders Fund (Direct) managed fund is $5.6633 per unit and the current entry price is $ per unit (as at 30 Jan 2026).

The minimum initial investment amount for the Yarra Emerging Leaders Fund (Direct) managed fund is $50,000. 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.