Bennelong Long Short Equity - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

The objective of the Bennelong Long Short Equity Fund is to achieve a superior absolute return from a portfolio of both long and short large capitalisation Australian shares whilst limiting the portfolio exposure to market risk by utilising a dollar neutral long/short strategy.

Fund Strategy

In order to achieve the risk/return objectives of the Fund, the Manager employs a variety of strategies in a portfolio of Australian listed companies - predominantly via a series of correlated long and short positions (pairs).

Fund Performance 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	-6.96%	-5.49%	3.47%	0.67%	10.22%	8.01%	-1.05%	4.11%
Growth return	-6.96%	-5.49%	3.25%	0.46%	9.13%	5.73%	-3%	2.05%
Income return	0%	0%	0.22%	0.21%	1.09%	2.28%	1.95%	2.06%
Market index (S&P/ASX 200 TR AUD)
Total return	0.39%	2.7%	11.09%	12.46%	18.51%	13.08%	12.64%	9.68%

As at 31 Oct 2025. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Bennelong Long Short Equity (Wholesale)
Responsible Entity	Bennelong Funds Management Ltd
APIR Code	BFL0005AU
Sector/Asset Class	Equity Australia Long Short
Morningstar Rating	(as at 30 Sep 2025)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	4 Mar 2008
Fund Size	$40.62 million (as at 31 Oct 2025)
Entry Price	$3.3575 (as at 31 Oct 2025)
Exit Price	$3.3575 (as at 31 Oct 2025)
Fund Status	Closed

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	1.62% (as at 15 Dec 2023)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	1.63% (as at 30 Jun 2022)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	0.01
Minimum initial investment	$500,000
Minimum additional investments	$500,000

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FAQs about the Bennelong Long Short Equity

What is the objective of the Bennelong Long Short Equity managed fund?

The objective of the Bennelong Long Short Equity managed fund is The objective of the Bennelong Long Short Equity Fund is to achieve a superior absolute return from a portfolio of both long and short large capitalisation Australian shares whilst limiting the portfolio exposure to market risk by utilising a dollar neutral long/short strategy.

What is the strategy for the Bennelong Long Short Equity managed fund?

The strategy of the Bennelong Long Short Equity managed fund is In order to achieve the risk/return objectives of the Fund, the Manager employs a variety of strategies in a portfolio of Australian listed companies - predominantly via a series of correlated long and short positions (pairs).

What is the APIR code of the Bennelong Long Short Equity managed fund?

The APIR code of the Bennelong Long Short Equity managed fund is BFL0005AU.

What was Bennelong Long Short Equity’s total return last month?

Bennelong Long Short Equity’s total return last month was -6.96%. This was made up of a growth return of -6.96% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2025.

What was Bennelong Long Short Equity’s total return for the last three months?

Bennelong Long Short Equity’s total return for the last three months was -5.49%. This was made up of a growth return of -5.49% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2025.

What is Bennelong Long Short Equity’s one-year total return?

Bennelong Long Short Equity’s one-year total return is 0.67%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.46% and an income return of 0.21%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2025.

What is Bennelong Long Short Equity’s three-year total return?

Bennelong Long Short Equity’s one-year total return is 8.01%. This was made up of a growth return of 5.73% and an income return of 2.28%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2025.

What is the asset allocation of the Bennelong Long Short Equity managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Bennelong Long Short Equity managed fund is :

Alternatives: 100%

Australian Equities: 0%

International Equities: 0%

Cash: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Bennelong Long Short Equity managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Bennelong Long Short Equity managed fund is Bennelong Funds Management Ltd.

What sector/asset class does the Bennelong Long Short Equity managed fund belong to?

The Bennelong Long Short Equity managed fund belongs to the Equity Australia Long Short sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Bennelong Long Short Equity managed fund?

As at 31 Oct 2025, the size of the Bennelong Long Short Equity managed fund was $40.62 million.

What is the inception date of the Bennelong Long Short Equity managed fund?

The Bennelong Long Short Equity managed fund has an inception date of 4 Mar 2008.

What is the current entry price of the Bennelong Long Short Equity managed fund?

The current entry price of the Bennelong Long Short Equity managed fund is $3.3575 per unit and the current exit price is $3.3575 per unit (as at 31 Oct 2025).

What is the current exit price of the Bennelong Long Short Equity managed fund?

The current exit price of the Bennelong Long Short Equity managed fund is $3.3575 per unit and the current entry price is $3.3575 per unit (as at 31 Oct 2025).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Bennelong Long Short Equity managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Bennelong Long Short Equity managed fund is $500,000. Minimum additional investment is $500000.

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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