International Growth: Performance Apr-2023

International Growth portfolio performance since inception on July 1, 2018 is set out below. We expect to hold most growth stocks for 5 to 10 years.

International Growth Annualized Performance 1-Jul-2018 to 30-Apr-2023: Portfolio 8.45%, S&P 500 Total Return Index 11.29%

And in Australian Dollars:

International Growth in AUD Annualized Performance 1-Jul-2018 to 30-Apr-2023: Portfolio 10.97%, S&P 500 Total Return Index 13.88%

Performance of Individual Stocks

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Past Performance

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

Hypothetical USD 1 million invested on July 1, 2018 would have grown to 1.48 million by April 30, 2023, compared to the S&P 500 Total Return Index (SPXT) which would have grown to 1.68 million.

Converted to Australian Dollars (on a month-end basis):

Hypothetical AUD 1.35 million (equivalent of USD 1 million) invested on July 1, 2018 would have grown to 2.24 million by April 30, 2023, compared to the S&P 500 Total Return Index (SPXT) which would have grown to 2.54 million.

Performance Notes:

  • Performance is calculated in US Dollars except where otherwise stated.
  • Annualized performance is calculated using the CAGR formula.
  • Returns are calculated after brokerage costs but exclude all other fees and charges.
  • Not all stocks have equal weighting nor held for the full period.
  • Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance.

Portfolio Allocation

Current portfolio allocation differs from our target allocation due to medium-term technical trends and over-pricing in targeted sectors. For further details see Changes to International portfolio allocation.

Allocations Changed Apr-2023

We have revised the allocation of some stocks held in the model portfolio. These changes have been applied to the current and past allocations below.

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Current Allocation

The graph below reflects current portfolio allocation:

International Growth Current Allocation

Past Allocations

Allocations have evolved over time to deal with elevated market risk, over-priced sectors, and opportunities in cyclicals:

International Growth Past Allocations