Vertium Equity Income Fund - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

The Fund aims to deliver three investment objectives: Greater income than S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index ('Benchmark) (after-management fees and costs) yearly; lower volatility than the Benchmark yearly and potential for capital growth over the long term.

Fund Strategy

Vertium's investment process is based on using bottom-up fundamental analysis to determine the value of companies. The cornerstone of Vertium's investment philosophy is loss avoidance; with the team's research process placing an enormous amount of effort in mitigating downside risks by attempting to pay less than the fundamental value of a security.

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	-1.44%	-0.94%	3.53%	1.29%	6.52%	5.59%	6.71%	-%
Growth return	-1.44%	-1.95%	-0.72%	-4.87%	0.5%	-0.14%	0.99%	-%
Income return	0%	1.01%	4.25%	6.16%	6.02%	5.73%	5.72%	-%
Market index (S&P/ASX 200 TR AUD)
Total return	-2.66%	-3.05%	3.77%	5.47%	14.09%	9.71%	9.87%	9.46%

As at 30 Nov 2025. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Vertium Equity Income Fund

Australian Equities: 71.68%

Cash: 28.32%

International Equities: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 95.33%

Cash: -0.54%

International Equities: 4.37%

Property & Infrastructure: 1.39%

Fixed Interest: -0.49%

Alternatives: -0.05%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Vertium Equity Income Fund
Responsible Entity	Copia Investment Partners Ltd
APIR Code	OPS1827AU
Sector/Asset Class	Australia Equity Income
Morningstar Rating	(as at 30 Nov 2025)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	30 Apr 2017
Fund Size	$48.44 million (as at 24 Dec 2025)
Entry Price	$0.9915 (as at 24 Dec 2025)
Exit Price	$0.9865 (as at 24 Dec 2025)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.97% (as at 8 Oct 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.10% (as at 30 Jun 2025)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	Not Available
Minimum initial investment	$20,000
Minimum additional investments	$5,000.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Oct 2025)

Holding (as at 31 Oct 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
BHP Group Ltd	Equity	7.71%
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FAQs about the Vertium Equity Income Fund

What is the objective of the Vertium Equity Income Fund managed fund?

The objective of the Vertium Equity Income Fund managed fund is The Fund aims to deliver three investment objectives: Greater income than S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index ('Benchmark) (after-management fees and costs) yearly; lower volatility than the Benchmark yearly and potential for capital growth over the long term.

What is the strategy for the Vertium Equity Income Fund managed fund?

The strategy of the Vertium Equity Income Fund managed fund is Vertium's investment process is based on using bottom-up fundamental analysis to determine the value of companies. The cornerstone of Vertium's investment philosophy is loss avoidance; with the team's research process placing an enormous amount of effort in mitigating downside risks by attempting to pay less than the fundamental value of a security.

What is the APIR code of the Vertium Equity Income Fund managed fund?

The APIR code of the Vertium Equity Income Fund managed fund is OPS1827AU.

What was Vertium Equity Income Fund’s total return last month?

Vertium Equity Income Fund’s total return last month was -1.44%. This was made up of a growth return of -1.44% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Nov 2025.

What was Vertium Equity Income Fund’s total return for the last three months?

Vertium Equity Income Fund’s total return for the last three months was -0.94%. This was made up of a growth return of -1.95% and an income return of 1.01%%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Nov 2025.

What is Vertium Equity Income Fund’s one-year total return?

Vertium Equity Income Fund’s one-year total return is 1.29%. This was made up of a growth return of -4.87% and an income return of 6.16%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Nov 2025.

What is Vertium Equity Income Fund’s three-year total return?

Vertium Equity Income Fund’s one-year total return is 5.59%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.14% and an income return of 5.73%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Nov 2025.

What is the asset allocation of the Vertium Equity Income Fund managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Vertium Equity Income Fund managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 71.68%

Cash: 28.32%

International Equities: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Vertium Equity Income Fund managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Vertium Equity Income Fund managed fund is Copia Investment Partners Ltd.

What sector/asset class does the Vertium Equity Income Fund managed fund belong to?

The Vertium Equity Income Fund managed fund belongs to the Australia Equity Income sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Vertium Equity Income Fund managed fund?

As at 24 Dec 2025, the size of the Vertium Equity Income Fund managed fund was $48.44 million.

What is the inception date of the Vertium Equity Income Fund managed fund?

The Vertium Equity Income Fund managed fund has an inception date of 30 Apr 2017.

What is the current entry price of the Vertium Equity Income Fund managed fund?

The current entry price of the Vertium Equity Income Fund managed fund is $0.9915 per unit and the current exit price is $0.9865 per unit (as at 24 Dec 2025).

What is the current exit price of the Vertium Equity Income Fund managed fund?

The current exit price of the Vertium Equity Income Fund managed fund is $0.9865 per unit and the current entry price is $0.9915 per unit (as at 24 Dec 2025).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Vertium Equity Income Fund managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Vertium Equity Income Fund managed fund is $20,000. Minimum additional investment is $5000.

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