To maximise risk-adjusted, long-term returns by investing in undervalued stocks and short selling overvalued stocks listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (the option can include up to 10% of its portfolio in securities listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange) while carefully controlling portfolio risk and transaction costs.

Investment Strategy:

The option’s investment strategy is based on the belief that markets are inefficient, creating price anomalies that can be exploited by a disciplined, objective investment process. Acadian’s investment approach employs structured stock and sector valuation models, which are designed to capture a broad range of relevant characteristics such as value, earnings growth, and price-related factors. This allows Acadian to systematically unearth securities with unrecognised value, as well as improving earnings prospects, to help unlock that value. Undervalued stocks will be purchased and overvalued stocks will be selectively short sold. The option will generally maintain a gross long exposure of 130% and a gross short exposure of 30% (130/30), with an upper limit of 150/50. The option does not hedge currency risk.

Margin Lenders:

Margin Lender	LVR	Website
BT Margin Lending	60%	BT
St. George Margin Lending	65%	StG
Suncorp Margin Lending	65%	SunC

Note: Investment Objective and Investment Strategy details are copied from Fund Manager PDS or profile documents.

Performance data assumptions

Performance is calculated on an initial investment of $10,000 using entry price, with distributions reinvested using actual unit price. No tax or contribution fees have been deducted from the results. If your own investment was subject to contribution fees or if you did not reinvest distributions, your returns may be less than that shown. Your after-tax returns will also be less. Data is sourced directly from fund managers, but we offer no warranty as to the accuracy of the data, we suggest you verify the data from other sources before acting on the information on this site.

These charts show historical performance only and give no indication of future performance. This information is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, goals or investment objectives. You should assess whether the information is appropriate for you and consider talking to a financial adviser before making any investment decisions.