Model Portfolios

We run two model portfolios based on our investment strategy:

International Growth consists mainly of growth stocks listed on the NYSE/Nasdaq, and includes many multinationals, but may include stocks listed elsewhere and at times will include cyclical stocks or ETFs (e.g. gold).

Australian Growth is a far more diverse portfolio, consisting of ASX listed stocks. The portfolio includes stocks held primarily for their strong dividend income streams as well as cyclical stocks held for appreciation through the economic/commodity cycle.

The portfolios have been run for clients since late 2017. Performance has so far been excellent but varies between clients depending on individual selections and entry dates. Hence the need for a model portfolio to provide an objective measure of performance.

Performance

Australian Growth performance since the creation of the model portfolio on July 1, 2018:

Australian Growth Annualized Performance 1-Jul-2018 to 31-Dec-2023: Portfolio 3.97%, ASX 200 Accumulation Index 7.96%

International Growth performance since the creation of the model portfolio on July 1, 2018, calculated in US Dollars:

International Growth Annualized Performance July 1, 2018 to December 31, 2023: Portfolio 8.46%, S&P 500 Total Return Index 12.8%

International Growth performance calculated in Australian Dollars:

International Growth in AUD Annualized Performance July 1, 2018 to December 31, 2023: Portfolio 10.08%, S&P 500 Total Return Index 14.49%

The period is too short to give a real indication as to how the portfolios will perform in the long-term. We expect to hold most growth stocks for 5 to 10 years.

Notes

  • Annualized performance is calculated using the CAGR formula.
  • Returns are calculated after brokerage costs but exclude all other fees and charges.
  • Franking credits are excluded from return calculations.
  • Not all stocks have equal weighting nor held for the full period.
  • Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance.

Past Performance

Hypothetical $1 million invested in the Australian Growth portfolio on July 1, 2018:

Hypothetical AUD 1 million invested on 1-Jul-2018 would have grown to 1.24 million by 31-Dec-23, compared to the ASX 200 Accumulation Index (XJOA) which would have grown to 1.52 million.

Hypothetical $1 million invested in the International Growth portfolio on July 1, 2018:

Hypothetical USD 1 million invested on July 1, 2018 would have grown to 1.56 million by December 31, 2023, compared to the S&P 500 Total Return Index (SPXT) which would have grown to 1.94 million.

International Growth performance with month-end values converted to Australian Dollars:

Hypothetical AUD 1.35 million (equivalent of USD 1 million) invested on July 1, 2018 would have grown to 2.29 million by December 31, 2023, compared to the S&P 500 Total Return Index (SPXT) which would have grown to 2.85 million.

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