The Perpetual Wholesale Smaller Companies Fund aims to provide long-term capital growth and income by investing in companies outside the S&P/ASX 50 Index (when first acquired).
The portfolio leverages the growth potential of smaller and emerging companies through a proprietary stock selection process. Perpetual only invests in a company when we believe its share price is attractive relative to its return potential. We seek to hold positions for the long term.
Features and Benefits
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Growth potential for strong returns
Small companies investing can provide excellent longer-term growth potential as we seek to invest in quality, smaller companies with room to grow.
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Consistent long-term performance
Since inception in 1996, the Fund has earned above-benchmark returns for investors.
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Deep research advantage
Perpetual’s investment philosophy focuses on bottom up research and engagement with management. This is particularly valuable in smaller companies.
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Expert management team
The Fund is managed by one of Australia’s largest and most experienced equity teams.
Perpetual Wholesale Smaller Companies Fund
Pricing & Performance
Performance as at 31/05/2022
Returns as at 31/05/2022
| Growth % | Distribution % | Total % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -4.21 | -- | -4.21 |
| 3 month | 0.91 | -- | 0.91 |
| 6 month | -0.13 | 1.26 | 1.13 |
| 1 year | -3.66 | 14.16 | 10.50 |
| 3 year | 7.67 | 8.10 | 15.77 |
| 5 year | 2.25 | 9.73 | 11.98 |
| 10 year | 2.19 | 10.57 | 12.76 |
Distributions
| Frequency | Half Yearly |
| Cents per Unit | 1.885 |
| Reinvestment Price | 1.489 |
Fund Commencement Date
| October 1996 |
Fund Profile
Target Market Determination (TMD)
Details & Fees
About this fund
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Fund Manager
Perpetual Investment Management Limited
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Asset Class
Australian shares
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Suggested Length
5 years or longer
Investment Objective
Aims to provide long-term capital growth and income through investment in quality Australian industrial and resource shares which, when first acquired, do not rank in the S&P/ASX 50 Index.
Investment Approach
Perpetual researches companies of all sizes using consistent share selection criteria. Perpetual's priority is to select those companies that represent the best investment quality and are appropriately priced. In determining investment quality, investments are carefully selected on the basis of four key investment criteria:
- conservative debt levels
- sound management
- quality business and
- recurring earnings.
Derivatives may be used in managing the Fund.
Investment Details
| Minimum Initial Investment | $25,000 |
| With Savings Plan | |
| Minimum Initial Investment | $25,000 |
| Monthly Minimum | Nil |
| Minimum Additional Investment | $2,000 |
Fees
| Entry | 0 |
| Exit | 0 |
| Management Fee (p.a.) | 1.25%. Refer to PDS for Management Costs. |
| Buy / Sell Spread | 0.12% / 0.12% |
Investment Guidelines
| Australian smaller companies shares | 80 - 100% |
| Cash | 0 - 20% |
Distribution
| Half Yearly |
| June 30, December 31 |
How to Invest
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Perpetual Wholesale Funds feature Perpetual’s leading investment management capabilities. They are designed for individual and wholesale investors, and super fund trustees, with $25,000 or more to invest. You can also invest through investor directed portfolio services.
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Making an investment
Review the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and related documents to ensure you understand how the fund works and the risks involved.Online Application
Apply for Perpetual Wholesale funds
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Mailing and application details address
Send your completed application & identification documents to:
Perpetual Wholesale Funds
GPO Box 4171, Sydney NSW 2001
If applying to Perpetual Pure Series Funds:
Perpetual Pure Series Funds
GPO Box 4171, Sydney NSW 2001
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All forms, offer documents and PDS’s can be found in Forms, PDS's and Offer Documents page in our Resources section.
Downloads
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If you are an institutional investor
Please contact one of our institutional relationship managers or phone 1800 110 941.
Got a question?
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Jack Collopy
Portfolio Manager
Pure Microcap, Smaller Companies, AnalystBEcYears of experience: 21
Years at Perpetual: 19
Jack is the Portfolio Manager for the Perpetual Pure Microcap and Smaller Companies Funds and an Analyst.
Jack joined Perpetual in November 2001 as an Investment Administrator and Equity Dealer. After four years he moved into an Analyst role, focusing on small cap industrial companies. Jack took on portfolio management responsibilities in June 2010.
Prior to joining Perpetual, Jack gained two years industry experience working in London as an Equities Dealer and Investment Administrator at both Salomon Smith Barney and Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
Jack has a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney.
