Alpha Fund Managers
Alpha Fund Managers

Overview

Investment objective

The Alpha Australian Blue Chip Fund is designed for investors seeking strong, medium to long-term capital growth potential from higher market capitalisation Australian shares, combined with a steadily increasing dividend stream. It aims to outperform the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index (before fund fees and expenses, and before taxes) over rolling 3 to 5 year periods. The Fund invests predominately in a diversified portfolio of large market capitalisation shares - targeting a relatively low level of portfolio turnover, and a moderate level of franked dividend income.

Investments held

The Alpha Australian Blue Chip Fund gains exposure to large market capitalisation shares listed on the Australian Stock Exchange ('ASX') by investing with Australian share investment managers. The Alpha Australian Blue Chip Fund incorporates the styles of both long and short managers within the fund.

Minimum suggested investment timeframe

The minimum suggested investment timeframe for the Alpha Australian Blue Chip Fund is 3 to 5 years. The minimum suggested timeframe is a general guide only, and does not take into account your individual circumstances. We advise investors to seek financial advice to determine an appropriate investment period for the Alpha Australian Blue Chip Fund.

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Investment managers

Greencape Capital

Greencape Capital ('Greencape') is a boutique investment management firm that applies a high conviction management approach. Experienced and professional, the Greencape team is focused and committed to delivering superior, repeatable performance. Greencape believes its strong focus on qualitative stock attributes increases the opportunity for fund outperformance.

Bennelong Funds Management

Bennelong Funds Management (BFM) is a boutique fund manager nurturing a growing suite of asset management teams, including Australian equities, global equities, long short and property. Alignment of the interests of our clients and asset management teams is a vital part of the BFM approach to creating high-performing investment strategies and products.

BFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bennelong Group, a privately owned funds management and private equity business. While the Group owns and manages significant businesses globally, it also measures its success through contributing to positive and lasting change in the wider community via the Bennelong Foundation.

Loadstar Capital Partners

Lodestar Capital Partners ('Lodestar') is an independent investment manager founded in 2005. Lodestar's key investment professionals have an average of 24 years experience in funds management and financial markets. The investment team focuses solely on managing clients' money. The founders have a substantial portion of their wealth invested in their funds, ensuring their interests are aligned with those of investors.

Equity Trustees

Equity Trustees Limited ('EQT') is the investment manager of the EQT Wholesale Flagship Fund. EQT has been providing professional investment advice to its clients for over 100 years. In 2003, EQT created a new asset management team. As at 30 June 2008, the asset management team managed in excess of $650 million in Australian equities on behalf of its clients. EQT believes that investment value can be created by identifying companies whose current share price does not appear to fully reflect the longer-term growth potential of the company.