International Growth: Performance Jul-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 July 1, 2018 to July 31, 2023: Portfolio 9.65%, S&P 500 Total Return Index 12.9%

And in Australian Dollars:

International Growth in AUD Annualized Performance July 1, 2018 to July 31, 2023: Portfolio 11.72%, S&P 500 Total Return Index 15.04%

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 1.6 million by July 31, 2023, compared to the S&P 500 Total Return Index (SPXT) which would have grown to 1.85 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 2.38 million by July 31, 2023, compared to the S&P 500 Total Return Index (SPXT) which would have grown to 2.76 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

The graph below reflects current portfolio allocation:

International Growth Current Allocation

For a detailed discussion of target sectors see Changes to International portfolio 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

International Growth: Performance Jun-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 July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2023: Portfolio 9.63%, S&P 500 Total Return Index 12.42%

And in Australian Dollars:

International Growth in AUD Annualized Performance July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2023: Portfolio 11.93%, S&P 500 Total Return Index 14.77%

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 1.58 million by June 30, 2023, compared to the S&P 500 Total Return Index (SPXT) which would have grown to 1.8 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 2.38 million by June 30, 2023, compared to the S&P 500 Total Return Index (SPXT) which would have grown to 2.69 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

The graph below reflects current portfolio allocation:

International Growth Current Allocation

For a detailed discussion of target sectors see Changes to International portfolio 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

International Growth: Performance May-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 July 1, 2018 to May 31, 2023: Portfolio 8.3%, S&P 500 Total Return Index 11.18%

And in Australian Dollars:

International Growth in AUD Annualized Performance July 1, 2018 to May 31, 2023: Portfolio 11.16%, S&P 500 Total Return Index 14.12%

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 May 31, 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 2.28 million by May 31, 2023, compared to the S&P 500 Total Return Index (SPXT) which would have grown to 2.59 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

The graph below reflects current portfolio allocation:

International Growth Current Allocation

For a detailed discussion of target sectors see Changes to International portfolio 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

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

International Growth: Performance Mar-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 31-Mar-2023: Portfolio 8.96%, S&P 500 Total Return Index 11.13%

And in Australian Dollars:

International Growth in AUD Annualized Performance 1-Jul-2018 to 31-Mar-2023: Portfolio 11.29%, S&P 500 Total Return Index 13.5%

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 1.5 million by March 31, 2023, compared to the S&P 500 Total Return Index (SPXT) which would have grown to 1.65 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 2.25 million by March 31, 2023, compared to the S&P 500 Total Return Index (SPXT) which would have grown to 2.47 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 considerably from our target allocation, set as a long-term aspirational goal, due to elevated market risk, over-priced sectors, and opportunities in cyclicals (including gold and precious metals).

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

International Growth: Performance Feb-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 28-Feb-2023: Portfolio 8.54%, S&P 500 Total Return Index 10.49%

And in Australian Dollars:

International Growth in AUD Annualized Performance 1-Jul-2018 to 28-Feb-2023: Portfolio 10.74%, S&P 500 Total Return Index 12.73%

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 1.47 million by February 28, 2023, compared to the S&P 500 Total Return Index (SPXT) which would have grown to 1.59 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 2.18 million by February 28, 2023, compared to the S&P 500 Total Return Index (SPXT) which would have grown to 2.37 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 considerably from our target allocation, set as a long-term aspirational goal, due to elevated market risk, over-priced sectors, and opportunities in cyclicals (including gold and precious metals).

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

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International Growth: Performance Jan-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 31-Jan-2023: Portfolio 10%, S&P 500 Total Return Index 11.28%

And in Australian Dollars:

International Growth in AUD Annualized Performance 1-Jul-2018 to 31-Jan-2023: Portfolio 11.12%, S&P 500 Total Return Index 12.42%

Performance of Individual Stocks

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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.

International Growth: Performance Dec-2022

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 31-Dec-2022: Portfolio 7.87%, S&P 500 Total Return Index 10.01%

And in Australian Dollars:

International Growth in AUD Annualized Performance 1-Jul-2018 to 31-Dec-2022: Portfolio 9.83%, S&P 500 Total Return Index 12.00%

Performance of Individual Stocks

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The portfolio has a sizable allocation to gold & precious metals (19% at 31-Dec-2022). We expect negative real interest rates to lift performance of this asset class over the next year.

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.

International Growth: Performance Nov-2022

International Growth portfolio performance since inception on 1 July 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-Nov-2022: Portfolio 10.07%, S&P 500 Total Return Index 11.69%

And in Australian Dollars:

International Growth in AUD Annualized Performance 1-Jul-2018 to 30-Nov-2022: Portfolio 12.21%, S&P 500 Total Return Index 13.87%

Performance of Individual Stocks

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The portfolio has a sizable allocation to gold & precious metals (17% at 30-Nov-2022). We expect negative real interest rates to lift performance of this asset class over the next year.

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.

International Growth: Performance Oct-2022

International Growth portfolio performance since inception on 1 July 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 31-Oct-2022: Portfolio 9.29%, S&P 500 Total Return Index 10.54%

And in Australian Dollars:

International Growth in AUD Annualized Performance 1-Jul-2018 to 31-Oct-2022: Portfolio 12.99%, S&P 500 Total Return Index 14.28%

Performance of Individual Stocks

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The portfolio has a sizable allocation to gold & precious metals (16% at 31-Oct-2022). We expect negative real interest rates to lift performance of this asset class over the next year.

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.