K2 Wholesale Plus Australian Absolute Return - Managed Fund (Closed)

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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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	-0.02%	2.22%	1.96%	12.02%	8.47%	5.92%	-%	-%
Growth return	-1.76%	-6.08%	-6.32%	2.92%	1.02%	0.16%	-%	-%
Income return	1.74%	8.3%	8.28%	9.1%	7.45%	5.76%	-%	-%
Market index (RBA Bank accepted Bills 90 Days)
Total return	0.35%	0.96%	1.88%	3.76%	4.06%	4.11%	2.96%	2.14%

As at 31 Jul 2018. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

K2 Wholesale Plus Australian Absolute Return

Australian Equities: 80.20%

International Equities: 6.59%

Cash: 13.21%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 4.87%

International Equities: 2.86%

Cash: 55.89%

Property & Infrastructure: 1.98%

Fixed Interest: 15.53%

Alternatives: 18.87%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	K2 Wholesale Plus Australian Absolute Return
Fund Status	Closed
Responsible Entity	BT Funds Management Ltd
APIR Code	BTA0566AU
Sector/Asset Class	Alternative - Other
Morningstar Rating	Not Rated
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	1 Dec 2014
Fund Size	$2.95 million (as at 31 Jul 2018)
Entry Price	$0.9529 (as at 3 Aug 2018)
Exit Price	$0.9481 (as at 3 Aug 2018)
Fund Status	Finalised

Offer information

Type	Description
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	2.44% (as at 30 Jun 2017)
Minimum initial investment
Minimum additional investments

Top 10 holdings (as at 30 Sep 2025)

Holding (as at 30 Sep 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
Macquarie Group Ltd	Equity	10.12%
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FAQs about the K2 Wholesale Plus Australian Absolute Return

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

The objective of the K2 Wholesale Plus 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 Wholesale Plus Australian Absolute Return managed fund?

The strategy of the K2 Wholesale Plus 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 Wholesale Plus Australian Absolute Return managed fund?

The APIR code of the K2 Wholesale Plus Australian Absolute Return managed fund is BTA0566AU.

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

K2 Wholesale Plus Australian Absolute Return’s total return last month was -0.02%. This was made up of a growth return of -1.76% and an income return of 1.74%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jul 2018.

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

K2 Wholesale Plus Australian Absolute Return’s total return for the last three months was 2.22%. This was made up of a growth return of -6.08% and an income return of 8.3%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jul 2018.

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

K2 Wholesale Plus Australian Absolute Return’s one-year total return is 12.02%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.92% and an income return of 9.1%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jul 2018.

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

K2 Wholesale Plus Australian Absolute Return’s one-year total return is 5.92%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.16% and an income return of 5.76%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jul 2018.

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

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

Australian Equities: 80.20%

International Equities: 6.59%

Cash: 13.21%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

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

The Responsible Entity for the K2 Wholesale Plus Australian Absolute Return managed fund is BT Funds Management Ltd.

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

The K2 Wholesale Plus Australian Absolute Return managed fund belongs to the Alternative - Other sector/asset class.

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

As at 31 Jul 2018, the size of the K2 Wholesale Plus Australian Absolute Return managed fund was $2.95 million.

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

The K2 Wholesale Plus Australian Absolute Return managed fund has an inception date of 1 Dec 2014.

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

The current entry price of the K2 Wholesale Plus Australian Absolute Return managed fund is $0.9529 per unit and the current exit price is $0.9481 per unit (as at 3 Aug 2018).

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

The current exit price of the K2 Wholesale Plus Australian Absolute Return managed fund is $0.9481 per unit and the current entry price is $0.9529 per unit (as at 3 Aug 2018).

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

The minimum initial investment amount for the K2 Wholesale Plus Australian Absolute Return managed fund is $0. Minimum additional investment is $0.

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