Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

Aims to generate positive returns over a market cycle irrespective of market conditions by investing in both long and short positions of predominantly Australian shares.

Fund Strategy

The fund's portfolio is created within specific investment guidelines and a risk-controlled framework. It will predominantly invest in Australian shares (both long and short), cash may be used defensively to preserve capital and it can invest opportunistically (both long and short) in global shares.

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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	2.92%	4.11%	5.15%	11.05%	8.23%	6.13%	8.5%	6.28%
Growth return	2.92%	2.43%	3.44%	7.62%	5.18%	1.26%	4.29%	1.97%
Income return	0%	1.68%	1.71%	3.43%	3.05%	4.87%	4.21%	4.31%
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

Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha

Australian Equities: 26.47%

International Equities: 14.89%

Cash: 58.64%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 93.42%

International Equities: 5.11%

Cash: -0.77%

Property & Infrastructure: 1.40%

Fixed Interest: 0.26%

Alternatives: 0.58%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha
Responsible Entity	Perpetual Investment Management Ltd
APIR Code	PER0668AU
Sector/Asset Class	Equity Australia Long Short
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Aug 2025)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	27 Mar 2012
Fund Size	$296.43 million (as at 30 Jun 2025)
Entry Price	$1.3096 (as at 25 Sep 2025)
Exit Price	$1.30489 (as at 25 Sep 2025)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	2.77% (as at 12 May 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	2.82% (as at 30 Jun 2023)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	1.53
Minimum initial investment	$25,000
Minimum additional investments	$2,000.00
Minimum redemption amount

Top 10 holdings (as at 30 Jun 2025)

Holding (as at 30 Jun 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
Xpu5	Equity Index - Future	12.24%
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FAQs about the Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha

What is the objective of the Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha managed fund?

The objective of the Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha managed fund is Aims to generate positive returns over a market cycle irrespective of market conditions by investing in both long and short positions of predominantly Australian shares.

What is the strategy for the Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha managed fund?

The strategy of the Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha managed fund is The fund's portfolio is created within specific investment guidelines and a risk-controlled framework. It will predominantly invest in Australian shares (both long and short), cash may be used defensively to preserve capital and it can invest opportunistically (both long and short) in global shares.

What is the APIR code of the Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha managed fund?

The APIR code of the Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha managed fund is PER0668AU.

What was Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha’s total return last month?

Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha’s total return last month was 2.92%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.92% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What was Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha’s total return for the last three months?

Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha’s total return for the last three months was 4.11%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.43% and an income return of 1.68%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha’s one-year total return?

Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha’s one-year total return is 11.05%. This was made up of a growth return of 7.62% and an income return of 3.43%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha’s three-year total return?

Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha’s one-year total return is 6.13%. This was made up of a growth return of 1.26% and an income return of 4.87%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is the asset allocation of the Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 26.47%

International Equities: 14.89%

Cash: 58.64%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha managed fund is Perpetual Investment Management Ltd.

What sector/asset class does the Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha managed fund belong to?

The Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha managed fund belongs to the Equity Australia Long Short sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha managed fund?

As at 30 Jun 2025, the size of the Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha managed fund was $296.43 million.

What is the inception date of the Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha managed fund?

The Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha managed fund has an inception date of 27 Mar 2012.

What is the current entry price of the Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha managed fund?

The current entry price of the Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha managed fund is $1.3096 per unit and the current exit price is $1.30489 per unit (as at 25 Sep 2025).

What is the current exit price of the Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha managed fund?

The current exit price of the Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha managed fund is $1.30489 per unit and the current entry price is $1.3096 per unit (as at 25 Sep 2025).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha managed fund is $25,000. Minimum additional investment is $2000.

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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