Arculus Preferred Income Fund - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

The Funds investment strategy is to identify appropriate investments that are expected to generate a sufficiently high yield, commensurate with the assumed risk, with minimum volatility of returns. The fund consists of a core portfolio constructed with reference to macroeconomic factors and industry exposure. The balance of the fund is a tactical component that seeks to enhance returns via investing in short term yield opportunities in the same fixed interest asset classes but especially those traded on the ASX.

Fund Strategy

Fund Performance Comparison

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Fees Comparison

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Fund performance

	1M	3M	6M	1Y p.a.	2Y p.a.	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.	10Y p.a.
Total return	0.35%	0%	1.39%	3.89%	5.08%	5.28%	3.88%	4.76%
Growth return	-1.73%	-1%	-1.19%	-2.61%	-1.19%	-0.56%	-0.9%	0.02%
Income return	2.08%	1%	2.58%	6.5%	6.27%	5.84%	4.78%	4.74%
Market index (Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+Y TR AUD)
Total return	0.21%	-1.29%	-0.51%	3.2%	3.05%	2.85%	-0.31%	1.93%

As at 31 Jan 2026. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Arculus Preferred Income Fund

Cash: 1.68%

Fixed Interest: 98.32%

Australian Equities: 0%

International Equities: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Cash: 7.85%

Fixed Interest: 91.24%

Australian Equities: 0.61%

International Equities: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0.13%

Alternatives: 0.18%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Arculus Preferred Income Fund
Responsible Entity	DDH Graham Limited
APIR Code	DDH0001AU
Sector/Asset Class	Unconstrained Fixed Income
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Dec 2025)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	25 Oct 2004
Fund Size	$110431765 million (as at 31 Dec 2025)
Entry Price	$0.823 (as at 29 Jan 2026)
Exit Price	$0.8206 (as at 29 Jan 2026)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.82% (as at 17 Jul 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.82% (as at 30 Jun 2024)
Minimum initial investment	$2,000.00
Minimum additional investments	$500.00
Minimum redemption amount	$500.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 May 2020)

Holding (as at 31 May 2020)	Type	% of Portfolio
National Australia Bank Limited	Bond - Convertible	9.27%
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FAQs about the Arculus Preferred Income Fund

What is the objective of the Arculus Preferred Income Fund managed fund?

The objective of the Arculus Preferred Income Fund managed fund is The Funds investment strategy is to identify appropriate investments that are expected to generate a sufficiently high yield, commensurate with the assumed risk, with minimum volatility of returns. The fund consists of a core portfolio constructed with reference to macroeconomic factors and industry exposure. The balance of the fund is a tactical component that seeks to enhance returns via investing in short term yield opportunities in the same fixed interest asset classes but especially those traded on the ASX.

What is the strategy for the Arculus Preferred Income Fund managed fund?

The strategy of the Arculus Preferred Income Fund managed fund is The Funds investment strategy is to identify appropriate investments that are expected to generate a sufficiently high yield, commensurate with the assumed risk, with minimum volatility of returns. The fund consists of a core portfolio constructed with reference to macroeconomic factors and industry exposure. The balance of the fund is a tactical component that seeks to enhance returns via investing in short term yield opportunities in the same fixed interest asset classes but especially those traded on the ASX.

What is the APIR code of the Arculus Preferred Income Fund managed fund?

The APIR code of the Arculus Preferred Income Fund managed fund is DDH0001AU.

What was Arculus Preferred Income Fund’s total return last month?

Arculus Preferred Income Fund’s total return last month was 0.35%. This was made up of a growth return of -1.73% and an income return of 2.08%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What was Arculus Preferred Income Fund’s total return for the last three months?

Arculus Preferred Income Fund’s total return for the last three months was 0%. This was made up of a growth return of -1% and an income return of 1%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What is Arculus Preferred Income Fund’s one-year total return?

Arculus Preferred Income Fund’s one-year total return is 3.89%. This was made up of a growth return of -2.61% and an income return of 6.5%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What is Arculus Preferred Income Fund’s three-year total return?

Arculus Preferred Income Fund’s one-year total return is 5.28%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.56% and an income return of 5.84%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What is the asset allocation of the Arculus Preferred Income Fund managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Arculus Preferred Income Fund managed fund is :

Cash: 1.68%

Fixed Interest: 98.32%

Australian Equities: 0%

International Equities: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Arculus Preferred Income Fund managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Arculus Preferred Income Fund managed fund is DDH Graham Limited.

What sector/asset class does the Arculus Preferred Income Fund managed fund belong to?

The Arculus Preferred Income Fund managed fund belongs to the Unconstrained Fixed Income sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Arculus Preferred Income Fund managed fund?

As at 31 Dec 2025, the size of the Arculus Preferred Income Fund managed fund was $110431765 million.

What is the inception date of the Arculus Preferred Income Fund managed fund?

The Arculus Preferred Income Fund managed fund has an inception date of 25 Oct 2004.

What is the current entry price of the Arculus Preferred Income Fund managed fund?

The current entry price of the Arculus Preferred Income Fund managed fund is $0.823 per unit and the current exit price is $0.8206 per unit (as at 29 Jan 2026).

What is the current exit price of the Arculus Preferred Income Fund managed fund?

The current exit price of the Arculus Preferred Income Fund managed fund is $0.8206 per unit and the current entry price is $0.823 per unit (as at 29 Jan 2026).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Arculus Preferred Income Fund managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Arculus Preferred Income Fund managed fund is $2,000. Minimum additional investment is $500.

Fund data sourced from Morningstar. Some material is copyright and published under licence from ASX Operations Pty Limited ACN 004 523 782 ("ASXO"). Data and content is provided for personal use only. Whilst every care has been taken in producing these numbers, neither Morningstar nor InvestSMART can make any guarantees around the complete accuracy of these figures. Should you decide to change investments, please read all relevant disclosure documents including the Product Disclosure Statements and if required, you may consider speaking to a financial professional for further guidance. A tax event may be realised as a result of switching investments. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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