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Elston Australian Large Companies Model Portfolio

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Fund Detail

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FUND MANAGER Elston Asset Management
ASX Code
APIR
ASSET CLASS SEPARATELY MANAGED ACCOUNTS
INVESTMENT STYLE

This is an actively managed portfolio of predominantly Australian equities. 
INVESTMENT PROFILE

The portfolio aims to outperform the S&P/ASX 100 Accumulation Index by 2.0% p.a. (after fees) over rolling five-year periods.
CURRENCY MANAGEMENT Hedged
INCEPTION DATE 03-10-2012
BENCHMARK S&P/ASX 100 Accumulation Index
FUND SIZE S&P/ASX 100 Accumulation Index
DISTRIBUTION FREQUENCY Account based
NO. OF HOLDINGS 20 - 25
FEES 0.40 - 0.48% subject to selected platform
STRUCTURE

Benefits

Benefits

The Elston Asset Management (EAM) investment team consists of eight investment professionals and is led by the four portfolio managers: Andrew McKie (AEQ only), Bruce Williams, Leon de Wet and Justin Woerner. The four portfolio managers are responsible for all investment related decisions, including the prioritising of research efforts, determining the Tactical Asset Allocation (TAA) tilts, the approved products list, and the final investment allocation.

EAM's team-based process across both asset allocation and security selection results in multiple members having shared responsibility for research, portfolio management and investment decisions, reducing key person risk within the company. The four portfolio managers have over 20 years' industry experience (on average), their experience and differentiated backgrounds is conducive to robust discussion and peer review. Additionally, the portfolio managers' long-term working relationship provides a strong working culture and environment.
RISK LEVEL
INVESTOR SUITABILITY

The portfolio is designed for investors seeking:
- long term capital growth above inflation;
- tax effective income growth;
- a non-index weighted portfolio construction; and,
- a minimum investment timeframe of seven years. 

Risks

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Key Features

This is an actively managed portfolio of predominantly Australian equities. In general, the portfolio will have a long-term average exposure of around 97% in growth assets and 3% in defensive assets, however the allocations will be actively managed within the allowable asset allocation ranges depending on market conditions.

Investor Philosophy
The Elston Asset Management investment philosophy incorporates the following values:
- Preservation of capital
- Long term focus
- Value and growth
- Genuine diversity
- Liquidity
- After tax management

Mandate

Investable Universe

S&P/ASX 100 Index (Min 80% in S&P/ASX 50 Index

Investment Style

Core / Style Neutral

Growth / Defensive

Growth 97% / Defensive 3%