Latest Funds Performance News

Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund has successfully closed its Share Purchase Plan, raising nearly $1 million from existing shareholders. The capital injection will see over 740,000 new shares issued at a modest discount.

LDR Assets, controlled by the Lederer Family Office, has made a $0.70 per security cash offer for Elanor Commercial Property Fund, representing a premium to recent trading prices and net tangible asset backing. The bid highlights concerns over ECF's financial performance and Elanor Investors Group's solvency risks, with plans to overhaul management post-acquisition.

The Russell Investments Australian Responsible Investment ETF (RARI) posted a solid 18.77% total return for the year ending June 2025, slightly trailing its benchmark index. This update highlights the fund's steady performance amid evolving market conditions.

Betashares Capital Ltd has released estimated monthly distribution figures for 17 of its ETFs for the August 2025 period, setting key dates for investors ahead of final payouts.

The 2025 annual report for SPDR Core Equity ETFs confirms compliance with accounting standards and provides detailed unitholder data, underscoring the funds' robust governance and market position.

Pacific Current Group Limited reported a 3.3% decline in revenue and a 19% drop in underlying net profit after tax for FY25, alongside a major share buy-back and key portfolio restructurings.

Qualitas Limited has reported record full-year earnings for FY25, driven by strong growth in funds management revenue and expanding commercial real estate activity. The company has raised its FY26 profit guidance, signalling confidence in continued momentum.

Whitefield Income Limited has reported a $7.8 million net profit in its first seven months as an ASX-listed company, alongside steady monthly dividends annualised at 8%. The company’s portfolio outperformed its benchmark, signaling a promising start post-IPO.

HMC Capital reported a robust FY25 with a 51% rise in operating EPS and a 47% jump in assets under management to $18.7 billion, driven by expansion across multiple funds management divisions.

Lendlease Group has returned to profitability in FY25 with a statutory profit of $225 million and a 44% increase in distributions, underpinned by significant capital recycling and cost savings. The group is poised for growth with a robust development pipeline and a strong construction backlog.

Microequities Asset Management Group Limited reported a 19.3% rise in net profit for FY25, driven by strong fund performance and a surge in performance fees, while declaring a fully franked final dividend of 2.0 cents per share.

AGP Investment Management launches a secondary unit issue for the WCM Quality Global Growth Fund, offering investors a 1.25% loyalty bonus for holding units for 12 months. The fund also updates its distribution policy to target a 5% annual cash yield with quarterly payments.