InvestSMART

Specialist Australian Small Companies A - Managed Fund

Fund Objective
The portfolio invests in small companies listed on the ASX. For this investment fund, small companies are considered to be those outside the top 100 ASX listed companies (by market value). Up to 20% of the investment fund’s portfolio may be invested in unlisted companies that the investment manager believes are likely to be listed in the next 12 months, or in companies between the top 50 and 100 listed on the ASX.
Fund Strategy
The portfolio invests in small companies listed on the ASX. For this investment fund, small companies are considered to be those outside the top 100 ASX listed companies (by market value). Up to 20% of the investment fund’s portfolio may be invested in unlisted companies that the investment manager believes are likely to be listed in the next 12 months, or in companies between the top 50 and 100 listed on the ASX.

Fund Performance Comparison

Relative Fund Performance vs {{ fund.benchmark.peers.peerCount }} peers using {{ fund.benchmark.name }} as their benchmark.

{{ fund.name }}
Peers
Benchmark ({{ fund.benchmark.name }})
{{ fund.model.name }}
The performance of the peers is calculated as the total of the performance for each time period for all the funds in the peer group, divided by the number of funds in the peer group.

Fees Comparison

{{ fund.mer | number:2 }}
% p.a.
{{ fund.name }}
{{ modelPortfolio.mer * 100 | number:2 }}
% p.a.
{{ modelPortfolio.name }}
{{ fund.benchmark.peers.mer * 100 | number:2 }}
% p.a.
Average of peers ({{ fund.benchmark.peers.peerCount }})
NOTE: Fee data has been provided by Morningstar, it may not include all costs being charged on your investment such as platform and adviser fees. You should check your fund manager or adviser statements to find out the exact fees you are being charged. Peers are funds that use the same benchmark in the Morningstar database.
Upsell Banner

Fund performance

  1M 3M 6M 1Y p.a. 2Y p.a. 3Y p.a. 5Y p.a. 10Y p.a.
Total return -10.5% -12.85% -14.14% 4.27% 1.13% 5.93% 2.33% 7.54%
Growth return -99.95% -99.95% -99.95% -99.94% -97.69% -91.51% -78.89% -53.3%
Income return 89.45% 87.1% 85.81% 104.21% 98.82% 97.44% 81.22% 60.84%
Market index (S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries TR AUD)
Total return -10.96% -10.87% -9.26% 13.65% 5.93% 8.5% 3.99% 7.29%
As at 31 Mar 2026. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Specialist Australian Small Companies A
Australian Equities
96.75%
Cash
3.21%
Fixed Interest
0.04%
International Equities
0%
Property & Infrastructure
0%
Alternatives
0%
Average Allocation of Peers
Australian Equities
91.98%
Cash
3.78%
Fixed Interest
0%
International Equities
3.40%
Property & Infrastructure
0.14%
Alternatives
0.71%

General Information

Fund Details
Type Description
Specialist Australian Small Companies A
AMP Group
AMP0973AU
Equity Australia Mid/Small Blend
starstarstar (as at 28 Feb 2026)
Investment Fund
5 Jan 2005
$7.51 million (as at 28 Feb 2026)
$0.80892 (as at 31 Mar 2026)
$0.80569 (as at 31 Mar 2026)
Open
Offer information
Type Description
MER 1.52% (as at 13 Mar 2026)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) 1.31% (as at 31 Dec 2025)
Performance fee (not included in ICR) 0.09
Minimum initial investment $10,000,000
Minimum additional investments $5,000.00
Minimum redemption amount

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Dec 2025)

Holding (as at 31 Dec 2025) Type % of Portfolio
Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure Ltd Stapled (Ordinary Share , Unsecured n 4.13%
Login now to view the complete list of holdings.
Your guide to next steps

Dealing with a struggling fund? What to Do and Look For

Your managed fund switching checklist. Is fear of capital gains tax holding you back?
Your managed fund switching checklist. Is fear of capital gains tax holding you back?
The Great Investment Fee Scam is hiding in plain sight. And it's ripping us all off.
The Great Investment Fee Scam is hiding in plain sight. And it's ripping us all off.
Guide to tidying up your Portfolio Manager holdings
Guide to tidying up your Portfolio Manager holdings

FAQs about the Specialist Australian Small Companies A

The objective of the Specialist Australian Small Companies A managed fund is The portfolio invests in small companies listed on the ASX. For this investment fund, small companies are considered to be those outside the top 100 ASX listed companies (by market value). Up to 20% of the investment fund’s portfolio may be invested in unlisted companies that the investment manager believes are likely to be listed in the next 12 months, or in companies between the top 50 and 100 listed on the ASX.

The strategy of the Specialist Australian Small Companies A managed fund is The portfolio invests in small companies listed on the ASX. For this investment fund, small companies are considered to be those outside the top 100 ASX listed companies (by market value). Up to 20% of the investment fund’s portfolio may be invested in unlisted companies that the investment manager believes are likely to be listed in the next 12 months, or in companies between the top 50 and 100 listed on the ASX.

The APIR code of the Specialist Australian Small Companies A managed fund is AMP0973AU.

Specialist Australian Small Companies A’s total return last month was -10.5%. This was made up of a growth return of -99.95% and an income return of 89.45%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Mar 2026.

Specialist Australian Small Companies A’s total return for the last three months was -12.85%. This was made up of a growth return of -99.95% and an income return of 87.1%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Mar 2026.

Specialist Australian Small Companies A’s one-year total return is 4.27%. This was made up of a growth return of -99.94% and an income return of 104.21%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Mar 2026.

Specialist Australian Small Companies A’s one-year total return is 5.93%. This was made up of a growth return of -91.51% and an income return of 97.44%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Mar 2026.

The asset allocation of the Specialist Australian Small Companies A managed fund is :

Australian Equities
96.75%
Cash
3.21%
Fixed Interest
0.04%
International Equities
0%
Property & Infrastructure
0%
Alternatives
0%

The Responsible Entity for the Specialist Australian Small Companies A managed fund is AMP Group.

The Specialist Australian Small Companies A managed fund belongs to the Equity Australia Mid/Small Blend sector/asset class.

As at 28 Feb 2026, the size of the Specialist Australian Small Companies A managed fund was $7.51 million.

The Specialist Australian Small Companies A managed fund has an inception date of 5 Jan 2005.

The current entry price of the Specialist Australian Small Companies A managed fund is $0.80892 per unit and the current exit price is $0.80569 per unit (as at 31 Mar 2026).

The current exit price of the Specialist Australian Small Companies A managed fund is $0.80569 per unit and the current entry price is $0.80892 per unit (as at 31 Mar 2026).

The minimum initial investment amount for the Specialist Australian Small Companies A managed fund is $10,000,000. 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.