K2 Australian Absolute Return - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

The Fund aims to deliver capital growth over the long term by seeking out opportunities in undervalued companies in all market cycles.

Fund Strategy

The Fund aims to deliver investors strong capital growth over the long-term. K2's investment parameters allow both Long and Short investment in equity markets, with the added flexibility of investing in cash. The Fund carries specific capacity limits, enabling them to remain versatile and protect their ability to continue to achieve their performance objectives.

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	3.95%	3.49%	16.93%	21.51%	15.8%	11.83%	9.84%	5.55%
Growth return	3.95%	-8.85%	2.98%	7.02%	8.59%	7.07%	2.41%	-0.51%
Income return	0%	12.34%	13.95%	14.49%	7.21%	4.76%	7.43%	6.06%
Market index (S&P/ASX 200 TR AUD)
Total return	3.1%	7.03%	11.65%	14.74%	14.82%	13.04%	12.32%	9.87%

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

Asset Allocation

K2 Australian Absolute Return

Australian Equities: 87.87%

International Equities: 6.05%

Cash: 6.08%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 93.72%

International Equities: 4.82%

Cash: -0.78%

Property & Infrastructure: 1.41%

Fixed Interest: 0.26%

Alternatives: 0.58%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	K2 Australian Absolute Return
Responsible Entity	K2 Asset Management Ltd
APIR Code	KAM0101AU
Sector/Asset Class	Equity Australia Long Short
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Aug 2025)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	1 Oct 1999
Fund Size	$7.29 million (as at 16 Sep 2025)
Entry Price	$163.89 (as at 17 Sep 2025)
Exit Price	$163.07 (as at 17 Sep 2025)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	3.40% (as at 26 Feb 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	3.24% (as at 30 Jun 2024)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	0.31
Minimum initial investment	$20,000
Minimum additional investments	$10,000.00
Minimum redemption amount	$10,000.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 30 Jun 2025)

Holding (as at 30 Jun 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
Macquarie Group Ltd	Equity	12.46%
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FAQs about the K2 Australian Absolute Return

What is the objective of the K2 Australian Absolute Return managed fund?

The objective of the K2 Australian Absolute Return managed fund is The Fund aims to deliver capital growth over the long term by seeking out opportunities in undervalued companies in all market cycles.

What is the strategy for the K2 Australian Absolute Return managed fund?

The strategy of the K2 Australian Absolute Return managed fund is The Fund aims to deliver investors strong capital growth over the long-term. K2's investment parameters allow both Long and Short investment in equity markets, with the added flexibility of investing in cash. The Fund carries specific capacity limits, enabling them to remain versatile and protect their ability to continue to achieve their performance objectives.

What is the APIR code of the K2 Australian Absolute Return managed fund?

The APIR code of the K2 Australian Absolute Return managed fund is KAM0101AU.

What was K2 Australian Absolute Return’s total return last month?

K2 Australian Absolute Return’s total return last month was 3.95%. This was made up of a growth return of 3.95% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What was K2 Australian Absolute Return’s total return for the last three months?

K2 Australian Absolute Return’s total return for the last three months was 3.49%. This was made up of a growth return of -8.85% and an income return of 12.34%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is K2 Australian Absolute Return’s one-year total return?

K2 Australian Absolute Return’s one-year total return is 21.51%. This was made up of a growth return of 7.02% and an income return of 14.49%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is K2 Australian Absolute Return’s three-year total return?

K2 Australian Absolute Return’s one-year total return is 11.83%. This was made up of a growth return of 7.07% and an income return of 4.76%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is the asset allocation of the K2 Australian Absolute Return managed fund?

The asset allocation of the K2 Australian Absolute Return managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 87.87%

International Equities: 6.05%

Cash: 6.08%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the K2 Australian Absolute Return managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the K2 Australian Absolute Return managed fund is K2 Asset Management Ltd.

What sector/asset class does the K2 Australian Absolute Return managed fund belong to?

The K2 Australian Absolute Return managed fund belongs to the Equity Australia Long Short sector/asset class.

What is the size of the K2 Australian Absolute Return managed fund?

As at 16 Sep 2025, the size of the K2 Australian Absolute Return managed fund was $7.29 million.

What is the inception date of the K2 Australian Absolute Return managed fund?

The K2 Australian Absolute Return managed fund has an inception date of 1 Oct 1999.

What is the current entry price of the K2 Australian Absolute Return managed fund?

The current entry price of the K2 Australian Absolute Return managed fund is $163.89 per unit and the current exit price is $163.07 per unit (as at 17 Sep 2025).

What is the current exit price of the K2 Australian Absolute Return managed fund?

The current exit price of the K2 Australian Absolute Return managed fund is $163.07 per unit and the current entry price is $163.89 per unit (as at 17 Sep 2025).

What is the minimum investment amount for the K2 Australian Absolute Return managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the K2 Australian Absolute Return 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.

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