Benefits of investing in AGM

Governance and ethical investment focus

The Fund provides exposure to a portfolio of securities that exhibit superior governance, social and environmental practices.

Low cost investment vehicle

Total expense ratio is 0.19% p.a. (inc GST net RITC) of the gross asset value of the Fund. The Investment Manager also does not charge a performance fee.

Diverse Australian equities exposure

The Fund will allow investors to gain exposure to approximately 75-85 of the largest companies within the ASX 100 Index and provides significant diversification that should reduce investment performance volatility.

Experienced Investment Manager and Advisory Board

The Advisory Board and Investment Manager have considerable experience and expertise in corporate governance structures and social and sustainable investments, in addition to listed equities experience.

Targeting consistent distributions

The Responsible Entity will seek to provide a steady cash flow from the Fund, with a targeted cash distribution of 5% per annum based on the NAV at or around the beginning of the relevant distribution period, paid semi-annually.

Convenient investment platform

The Fund provides an opportunity to invest in a diverse range of Australian equities through an ASX listed investment vehicle.

About the Fund

The Australian Governance & Ethical Index Fund is an ASX listed managed investment scheme that invests in securities within the ASX100 Index that exhibit high levels of governance, social and environmental performance.

The Investment Manager pursues an index style of investing with a focus on those entities that exhibit strong governance frameworks, are committed to overall corporate social responsibility and undertake sustainable operating practices including minimising environmental harm. The Fund provides investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio of approximately 75 to 85 Australian equities at a low total expense ratio of 0.19% p.a. (inc GST net RITC).

In consultation with the Responsible Entity, the Investment Manager also seeks to promote adherence to overall corporate social responsibility and governance best practices in its investments by engaging with portfolio companies, directing proxies and participating in shareholder meetings.

How we invest your money

The Fund will invest in S&P/ASX100 listed securities with a focus on those companies that exhibit strong governance frameworks, are committed to overall corporate social responsibility and undertake sustainable operating practices including minimising environmental harm. The Fund is expected to hold 75-85 securities, however it may hold more or less from time to time.

The Investment Manager will employ an index style of investing, with securities screened for exclusion from the Investment Portfolio based upon detailed company analysis. The Investment Manager will seek to exclude securities from the investment portfolio that lag peers in their responsible approach to governance, social and environmental risk or have a poor record of managing these risks.

The Investment Manager believes that, on average, companies which exhibit superior governance, social and environmental practices generally operate with a more sustainable and robust business model - subsequently delivering stronger financial performance and shareholder value over the longer term.

In consultation with the Responsible Entity, the Investment Manager will seek to promote adherence to strong overall corporate social responsibility and governance practices in its investments by engaging with portfolio companies, directing proxies and participating in shareholder meetings.