CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

The Fund seeks to provide a stable stream of real returns over the long term with low absolute volatility and significant downside protection. To achieve this, the Fund employs a global multi-asset absolute return investment strategy. This means that the Fund has the ability to move flexibly as determined by the investment manager between three asset classes globally – equities, cash and government bonds.

Fund Strategy

Fund performance

	1M	3M	6M	1Y p.a.	2Y p.a.	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.	10Y p.a.
Total return	-0.59%	-0.92%	2.25%	4.16%	6.19%	7.29%	6.38%	5.64%
Growth return	-0.52%	-0.72%	2.66%	3.6%	2.89%	2.68%	2.65%	1.44%
Income return	-0.07%	-0.2%	-0.41%	0.56%	3.3%	4.61%	3.73%	4.2%
Market index (Morningstar AUS Balance Tgt Alloc NR AUD)
Total return	-0.76%	-0.59%	5.47%	4.2%	6.59%	9.42%	4.87%	6.13%

As at 30 Sep 2026. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return

Australian Equities: 13.28%

International Equities: 26.33%

Cash: 2.21%

Fixed Interest: 58.18%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 17.21%

International Equities: 28.09%

Cash: 7.16%

Fixed Interest: 35.76%

Property & Infrastructure: 3.66%

Alternatives: 8.12%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return
Responsible Entity	Bank of Montreal Capital Markets Ltd
APIR Code	PER0728AU
Sector/Asset Class	Multisector Flexible
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Aug 2026)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	6 Jun 2014
Fund Size	$83.56 million (as at 1 Oct 2026)
Entry Price	$1.1613 (as at 1 Oct 2026)
Exit Price	$1.1566 (as at 1 Oct 2026)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.80% (as at 27 May 2026)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.80% (as at 30 Jun 2024)
Minimum initial investment	$20,000
Minimum additional investments	$5,000.00
Minimum redemption amount	$5,000.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Aug 2026)

Holding (as at 31 Aug 2026)	Type	% of Portfolio
Australia (Commonwealth of) 1.75%		8.75%
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FAQs about the CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return

What is the objective of the CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return managed fund?

The objective of the CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return managed fund is The Fund seeks to provide a stable stream of real returns over the long term with low absolute volatility and significant downside protection. To achieve this, the Fund employs a global multi-asset absolute return investment strategy. This means that the Fund has the ability to move flexibly as determined by the investment manager between three asset classes globally – equities, cash and government bonds.

What is the strategy for the CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return managed fund?

The strategy of the CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return managed fund is The Fund seeks to provide a stable stream of real returns over the long term with low absolute volatility and significant downside protection. To achieve this, the Fund employs a global multi-asset absolute return investment strategy. This means that the Fund has the ability to move flexibly as determined by the investment manager between three asset classes globally – equities, cash and government bonds.

What is the APIR code of the CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return managed fund?

The APIR code of the CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return managed fund is PER0728AU.

What was CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return’s total return last month?

CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return’s total return last month was -0.59%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.52% and an income return of -0.07%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2026.

What was CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return’s total return for the last three months?

CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return’s total return for the last three months was -0.92%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.72% and an income return of -0.2%%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2026.

What is CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return’s one-year total return?

CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return’s one-year total return is 4.16%. This was made up of a growth return of 3.6% and an income return of 0.56%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2026.

What is CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return’s three-year total return?

CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return’s one-year total return is 7.29%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.68% and an income return of 4.61%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2026.

What is the asset allocation of the CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return managed fund?

The asset allocation of the CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 13.28%

International Equities: 26.33%

Cash: 2.21%

Fixed Interest: 58.18%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return managed fund is Bank of Montreal Capital Markets Ltd.

What sector/asset class does the CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return managed fund belong to?

The CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return managed fund belongs to the Multisector Flexible sector/asset class.

What is the size of the CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return managed fund?

As at 1 Oct 2026, the size of the CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return managed fund was $83.56 million.

What is the inception date of the CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return managed fund?

The CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return managed fund has an inception date of 6 Jun 2014.

What is the current entry price of the CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return managed fund?

The current entry price of the CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return managed fund is $1.1613 per unit and the current exit price is $1.1566 per unit (as at 1 Oct 2026).

What is the current exit price of the CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return managed fund?

The current exit price of the CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return managed fund is $1.1566 per unit and the current entry price is $1.1613 per unit (as at 1 Oct 2026).

What is the minimum investment amount for the CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the CT Pyrford Global Absolute Return managed fund is $20,000. Minimum additional investment is $5000.

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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