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GuardCap Global Equity Hedged - Managed Fund

Fund Objective
The Fund seeks to provide long-term growth of capital.
Fund Strategy
The central part of the investment process is the stock selection process which is based on intensive analysis of a limited universe of companies; with the Investment Managers' confidence increasing as the company passes through each analytical phase. The analysis is focused on determining whether the company meets 10 key 'Confidence Criteria'; and valuation criteria. In-depth due diligence with a long-term investment horizon is a hallmark of all parts of the process.

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 0.41% -3.59% -6.58% -3.88% 3.77% -% -% -%
Growth return 0.41% -5.51% -8.44% -5.79% 0.37% -% -% -%
Income return 0% 1.92% 1.86% 1.91% 3.4% -% -% -%
Market index (Vanguard Intl Shares Index Hdg AUD TR)
Total return 0.87% 5.67% 9.66% 13.17% 16.48% 15.02% 12.89% 11.13%
As at 31 Aug 2025. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

No asset allocation data available.
Average Allocation of Peers
Australian Equities
0.06%
International Equities
98.27%
Cash
1.45%
Property & Infrastructure
0.20%
Fixed Interest
0.03%
Alternatives
0%

General Information

Fund Details
Type Description
GuardCap Global Equity Hedged
Equity Trustees Ltd
ETL6043AU
Equity World - Currency Hedged
Not Rated
Investment Fund
16 May 2023
$4.32 million (as at 30 Jun 2024)
$1.036 (as at 24 Sep 2025)
$1.0308 (as at 24 Sep 2025)
Open
Offer information
Type Description
MER 1% (as at 29 Jun 2024)
Minimum initial investment $20,000
Minimum additional investments $10,000.00

FAQs about the GuardCap Global Equity Hedged

The objective of the GuardCap Global Equity Hedged managed fund is The Fund seeks to provide long-term growth of capital.

The strategy of the GuardCap Global Equity Hedged managed fund is The central part of the investment process is the stock selection process which is based on intensive analysis of a limited universe of companies; with the Investment Managers' confidence increasing as the company passes through each analytical phase. The analysis is focused on determining whether the company meets 10 key 'Confidence Criteria'; and valuation criteria. In-depth due diligence with a long-term investment horizon is a hallmark of all parts of the process.

The APIR code of the GuardCap Global Equity Hedged managed fund is ETL6043AU.

GuardCap Global Equity Hedged’s total return last month was 0.41%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.41% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

GuardCap Global Equity Hedged’s total return for the last three months was -3.59%. This was made up of a growth return of -5.51% and an income return of 1.92%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

GuardCap Global Equity Hedged’s one-year total return is -3.88%. This was made up of a growth return of -5.79% and an income return of 1.91%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

GuardCap Global Equity Hedged’s one-year total return is -%. This was made up of a growth return of -% and an income return of -%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

The asset allocation of the GuardCap Global Equity Hedged managed fund is :

Australian Equities
100%
International Equities
0%
Cash
0%
Property & Infrastructure
0%
Fixed Interest
0%
Alternatives
0%

The Responsible Entity for the GuardCap Global Equity Hedged managed fund is Equity Trustees Ltd.

The GuardCap Global Equity Hedged managed fund belongs to the Equity World - Currency Hedged sector/asset class.

As at 30 Jun 2024, the size of the GuardCap Global Equity Hedged managed fund was $4.32 million.

The GuardCap Global Equity Hedged managed fund has an inception date of 16 May 2023.

The current entry price of the GuardCap Global Equity Hedged managed fund is $1.036 per unit and the current exit price is $1.0308 per unit (as at 24 Sep 2025).

The current exit price of the GuardCap Global Equity Hedged managed fund is $1.0308 per unit and the current entry price is $1.036 per unit (as at 24 Sep 2025).

The minimum initial investment amount for the GuardCap Global Equity Hedged managed fund is $20,000. Minimum additional investment is $10000.

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.