Global Quality Fund

Overview

The Blackwattle Global Quality Fund is a high conviction long only equities fund that provides exposure to some of the best quality companies in the world.

The fund adopts an ‘All-weather Quality’ approach for investing. Our approach recognises a company’s persistent competitive edge and the durability of earnings power allowing for the compounding of capital over the business cycle.

Our objective is to deliver 8-12% investment returns over the longer term.

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Fund Media
Core Principles
Our Investments
Partnership

We truly are a partnership.
100% of our staff own equity.

Investment

Zero personal trading (PA) is allowed. We are 100% invested in our portfolios. We have all committed significant personal capital.

Re-Investment

Our corporate profits are reinvested into our portfolios. Our personal salaries are reinvested into our portfolios.

Profit Share

Our Portfolio Managers are aligned with our clients (and their investment results) via clearly defined profit share mechanisms.

Transparency

Timely and transparent communication with our investors. Providing regular access to our investment teams.

Note: Top 5 Portfolio Holdings as at 31 May 2024

Investment Team

Sunny Bangia
Portfolio Manager and Partner

Sunny has over 18 years of experience within funds management.

Most recently, Sunny was a co-founder and Portfolio Manager at Antipodes, a manager overseeing $10 billion of funds. Sunny was co-Portfolio Manager of the Antipodes Global funds and was Lead Portfolio Manager of the Antipodes Asia fund.

Prior to that, Sunny was working at Platinum Asset Management, a manager of global equities overseeing $16 billion of funds and worked at Westpac Institutional Bank.

Sunny holds a Bachelor of Business (Finance and Software Engineering) from the University of Technology, Sydney.

Sunny is the Portfolio Manager of the Blackwattle Global Quality Fund.

Edward Li
Senior Investment Analyst

Edward has over 8 years financial markets experience, most recently spending 3 years as an Analyst at Antipodes Partners covering global equities in Developed Markets.

Edward started as an Investment Banking Analyst at Macquarie Capital in Infrastructure and Consumer/Industrials. He then worked as an Investment Associate at Colinton Capital Partners in Australian mid market private equity.

Edward holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) at UNSW.

Nicholas Tan
Senior Investment Analyst

Nicholas Tan has over 17 years of engineering and investment experience, working across funds management, corporate finance, engineering and consulting.

Most recently, Nicholas was a Senior Investment Analyst at Antipodes Partners covering global equities in emerging markets. Prior to that, Nicholas was a Senior Investment Analyst at Platinum Asset Management.

Nicholas holds a Bachelor of Engineering and a Master of Commerce from The University of Sydney.

Isaac Boorer
Trader & Analyst

With over five years of experience in finance, operations, and trading, Isaac brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team. Most recently, he was a trader at Antipodes Partners, where he specialized in global and emerging markets. Before that, he served as a fund administrator at Fidante.

Isaac holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Finance and Economics from the University of Newcastle. His academic background, coupled with his extensive practical experience, makes him an invaluable asset in navigating the complexities of the investment landscape.

Fund Details

Benchmark MSCI All Country World Net Index in AUD
Management Fee 0.90% (excl GST) of the Net Asset Value of the Fund
Performance Fee 12.50% (excl GST) of the total return of the fund in excess of the return of the Benchmark during a relevant performance period and provided any prior underperformance has been recovered.
Portfolio Allocation Global listed equities: 90 – 100%
Cash & Cash equivalents: 0 – 10%
Portfolio Holdings Typically 20 to 35 stocks
Suggested Timeframe 5 years or more
Distribution Semi-annually
Minimum initial investment $25,000

Performance

Blackwattle Global Quality Fund Performance (net of fees) 1

  • Date
  • Entry ($)
  • NAV ($)
  • Exit ($)
  • Unit Price History
  • Daily Unit Price
  • 18/11/2024
  • 1.172
  • 1.1691
  • 1.1662

Net Performance as at 31 October 2024

  • 1 Month
  • 3 Month
  • 6 Month
  • 1 Year (p.a.)
  • 2 Years (p.a.)
  • Since Inception (p.a.) 2
  • Fund Return (Net)
  • 4.18%
  • 2.41%
  • -
  • -
  • -
  • 11.92%
  • Benchmark 3
  • 3.54%
  • 2.25%
  • -
  • -
  • -
  • 10.20%
  • Active Return
  • 0.64%
  • 0.15%
  • -
  • -
  • -
  • 1.72%

1 Returns are calculated after fees have been deducted and assume distributions have been reinvested. No allowance is made for tax when calculating these figures. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Source: Apex. 2 The inception date for the Fund is 2 May 2024. 3 MSCI All Country World Net Index in AUD.

This information is issued by Blackwattle Investment Partners Pty Limited (ABN 24 663 839 094) (BIP) corporate authorised representative of Blackwattle Licensing Pty Limited (ACN 665 711 839 AFSL 547 617) (corporate authorised representative no. 001304362) the investment manager of the Blackwattle Global Quality Fund. Equity Trustees Limited (ABN 46 004 031 298, AFSL No. 240975) (EQT) is the responsible entity of the Fund. This document is intended to provide general information only and is subject to change. It does not constitute an offer to subscribe for units in the Fund. The information does not consider the investment objectives, financial situation, or particular needs of any individual. You should seek advice from your licenced financial adviser and read the product disclosure statement (PDS) before making an investment decision. The PDS and target market determination (TMD) for the Fund can be obtained for free by visiting our website www.blackwattlepartners.com. The Fund will commence 2 May 2024. Returns shown for the Fund have been calculated using exit prices after taking into account fund ongoing fees and assuming reinvestment of distributions. No allowance has been made for taxation. Neither BIP, EQT or their related body corporates guarantee repayment of capital or any particular rate of return. An investment may achieve a lower-than-expected return and investors risk losing some or all of their principal investment. BIP has obtained information from sources it considers to be reliable but does not represent that such information is accurate or complete, or that it should be relied upon. Neither BIP nor EQT make any representations or warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information it provides and to the maximum extent permitted by law, neither BIP, EQT nor its directors, employees or agents accept any liability for any loss caused by using this information.