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Systematic equities

Diversified, cost-effective equity exposure, strengthened by deep ethical insight.

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Our investment approach

Our systematic equities capability combines quantitative portfolio construction with specialist ethical assessment to deliver diversified Australian and global equity portfolios aligned with market indices.

Our structured, multi-factor process is designed to deliver risk-aware, market-style returns at low cost — without compromising on our ethical standards. 

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How we invest

A systematic process that blends ethical insight with quantitative precision.

While systematic investing is built on discipline and repeatability, our approach is enhanced by the ethical research of our in‑house Impact & Ethics team — strengthening risk management and reducing exposure to long‑term material risks. Our approach combines:

  • Rigorous ethical assessment that creates an approved universe of sectors and companies that avoid material risks and capture emerging opportunities
  • Quantitative, factor‑driven modelling that targets persistent return drivers across market cycles
  • Disciplined portfolio construction that delivers diversified, market‑style exposure that can stand alone or provide a cost-effective core holding
  • Continuous innovation of models to incorporate new factors based on empirical research and market dynamics
How we invest ethically

Why our approach works

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Value-for-money diversification

A systematic approach enables low-cost access to well-diversified Australian and global equity portfolios that closely follow market indices. 

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Enhanced risk management

Integrating ethical criteria strengthens risk management — helping identify evolving regulatory and labour standards and operational weaknesses as well as long-term material risks such as climate exposure.

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True-to-label

We apply rigorous ethical scrutiny without compromising investment discipline — avoiding greenwash and maintaining alignment with our Ethical Charter.

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Future-focused exposure

Our ethical framework naturally tilts portfolios toward industries positioned for structural growth, including technology, healthcare and renewable energy — sectors driving a more sustainable, economy.

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Portfolio strength

We invest in companies that demonstrate strong governance, leadership and operational resilience — qualities that support long-term portfolio strength.

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Performance snapshot

Diversified Shares Fund (Wholesale)

9.7%9.7%

p.a. returns over 10 years as at 31 December 2025*

International Shares Fund (Wholesale)

11.8%11.8%

p.a. returns over 10 years as at 31 December 2025*

* Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Awards & recognition

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Financial Standard Investment Leadership Awards 2024 

Australian Ethical Diversified Shares Fund – Winner Australian Equities: High Active Risk

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Financial Newswire Fund Manager of the Year 2022
Australian Ethical International Shares Fund - Winner Responsible Investments (ESG)

Our Systematic equities team

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Nathan Parkin
Head of Equities and Portfolio Manager | Emerging Companies Fund
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Natalie Tam
Portfolio Manager | Systematic Equities
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Our Impact & Ethics team

Our in-house ethics teams, conducts rigorous, independent research that guides every investment decision.

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Contact a member of our Adviser Relationship Team today if you would like to learn more about responsible investing or our range of ethical investments.

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+ Our investment restrictions include some thresholds. Thresholds may be in the form of an amount of revenue that a business derives from a particular activity, but there are other tolerance thresholds we can use depending on the nature of the investment. We apply a range of qualitative and quantitative analysis to the way we apply thresholds. For example, we may make an investment where we assess that the positive aspects of the investment outweigh its negative aspects. For information on how we make these assessments for a range of investment sectors and issues such as fossil fuels, nuclear power, gambling, tobacco, human rights, and many others, please read our Ethical Guide.