Australian Equity Long Short Fund
The Acadian Australian Equity Long Short Fund (the Fund) uses quantitative modelling and fundamental insights to invest in undervalued stocks and short-sell overvalued stocks, generally maintaining a gross long exposure of 130% and a gross short exposure of 30%.
The investment approach is both multi-faceted and highly adaptable, which allows Acadian to take advantage of attractive stocks opportunities as they arise. Acadian casts a wide net to discover mispriced stocks, analysing more than 1,000 stocks daily to find the most attractive investment opportunities for inclusion in the portfolio.
FUND FACTS
Invest in a fund that uses systematic expertise to invest in undervalued stocks and short sell overvalued stocks, to unearth undervalued stocks and deliver compelling long-term returns.
Investment objective:
To maximise risk-adjusted, long-term returns by investing in undervalued stocks and short selling overvalued stocks listed on the Australian Securities Exchange while carefully controlling portfolio risk and transaction costs. The Fund aims to outperform the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index over rolling four-year periods before fees and taxes.
Inception date |
Style |
Distribution |
Holdings |
Investment horizon |
27 February 2006 |
Australian equity - Long/Short, Active |
Half yearly (June and December) |
100-150 (Long) 70-80 (Short) |
At least 7 years |
Active stock limit |
Cash holding |
Management cost |
Minimum investment |
APIR code |
+/-1.3% (hard limit) |
0-5% |
1.13% |
$25,000 |
FSF0789AU |
FUND DOCUMENTS
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