Australian Shares Fund
Overview
OBJECTIVE
To provide long-term growth focusing on Australian companies that meet the Australian Ethical Charter.
INVESTMENT STRATEGY
The opportunity to invest in a diversified share portfolio of companies predominately listed on the ASX and selected on the basis of their social, environmental and financial credentials.
The Fund utilises an active stock-picking management style with stocks generally selected for growth rather than income, with a bias towards smaller capitalisation stocks listed on the ASX. All stocks are chosen on the basis of relative value where we deem the risks are being adequately priced.
Features & benefits
Eyes on the future
Investable universe is inherently skewed towards future-building industries and sectors that will thrive in the new economy.
Broad cap expertise
Quality all cap exposure to Australian and NZ share market, that have met rigorous ethical assessment.
Tested in all weather conditions
Over 27 years of track record in various market cycles, proving the fund is well positioned to respond to market changes.
Fund facts
$633.74m
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Equity
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S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation
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7 years
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23/01/2012
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Very high
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MINIMUM INITIAL INVESTMENT |
$500,000 across all Australian Ethical Managed Funds, including $25,000 within the Australian Shares Fund. |
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isin code |
AU60AUG00184 |
apir code |
AUG0018AU |
distribution frequency |
Up to twice per year |
distribution dates |
30 June & 31 December |
management costs |
1.10% p.a. |
ADDITIONAL TRANSACTIONAL & OPERATIONAL COSTS |
0.00% |
BUY/SELL SPREAD |
0.15% / 0.15% |
A full explanation of all the fees and costs that you may be charged for investing in the Fund is provided in the Fund’s Product Disclosure Statement (Retail PDS, Wholesale PDS) and the fee information page.
*The current benchmark may not have been the benchmark over all periods shown.
$223.45m
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Equity
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S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation
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7 years
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19/09/1994
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Very high
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MINIMUM INITIAL INVESTMENT |
$1,000, or $500 if you start a regular investment plan of at least $100 per month. |
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isin code |
AU60AUG00028 |
apir code |
AUG0002AU |
distribution frequency |
Up to twice per year |
distribution dates |
30 June & 31 December |
management costs |
1.69% p.a. |
ADDITIONAL TRANSACTIONAL & OPERATIONAL COSTS |
0.03% |
BUY/SELL SPREAD |
0.15% / 0.15% |
A full explanation of all the fees and costs that you may be charged for investing in the Fund is provided in the Fund’s Product Disclosure Statement (Retail PDS, Wholesale PDS) and the fee information page.
*The current benchmark may not have been the benchmark over all periods shown.
Portfolio
Top 10 Holdings | Allocation |
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MACQUARIE TELECOM GROUP LTD ORD F/PD DS | 4.3% |
GENWORTH MORTGAGE INSURANCE | 3.7% |
BANK OF QUEENSLAND LIMITED | 3.7% |
HEALIUS LTD | 3.5% |
SUNCORP GROUP LIMITED | 3.4% |
WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION ORD F/PD SHARES | 3.4% |
NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK | 3.2% |
BENDIGO AND ADELAIDE BANK LIMITED | 3.2% |
COCHLEAR LTD | 3.1% |
CONTACT ENERGY LTD | 2.9% |
Performance
Fund | Benchmark | |
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1 Month | -5.6 % | -2.8 % |
3 Month | -4.9 % | 3.1 % |
6 Month | -9.5 % | 1.0 % |
1 Year P.A. | -5.7 % | 4.7 % |
3 Year P.A. | 11.5 % | 6.8 % |
5 Year P.A. | 10.7 % | 9.4 % |
10 Year P.A. | 13.8 % | 9.9 % |
Since Inception P.A. | 13.7 % | 10.2 % |
Fund | Benchmark | |
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1 Month | -5.7 % | -2.8 % |
3 Month | -5.0 % | 3.1 % |
6 Month | -9.8 % | 1.0 % |
1 Year P.A. | -6.2 % | 4.7 % |
3 Year P.A. | 10.7 % | 6.8 % |
5 Year P.A. | 9.7 % | 9.4 % |
10 Year P.A. | 12.4 % | 9.9 % |
Since Inception P.A. | 9.9 % | 7.3 % |
2021 in review
Check out our latest investment commentary for insights into the Australian Shares Fund, which continues to deliver strong returns for investors.

Award-winning managed fund
Certified by RIAA
Money Management Fund Manager of the Year 2021
Australian Ethical Australian Shares Fund - Winner Responsible Investments
Financial Standard Leadership Awards
Australian Ethical Australian Shares Fund - Winner ESG Australian Equities 2021
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Resources
Ways to invest
Directly with AE
Complete our online or paper application form. You may be asked for your IDs for verification purposes.
Through a platform
Our funds are available on a range of platforms, which are typically used by advisers. If you don’t have an adviser but would like to find one, visit the Responsible Investment Association Australasia or the Financial Planning Association.