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JPMorgan US 100Q Equity Premium Income ETF lifted operating profit to A$15.678 million as net assets grew to A$106.991 million. The fund is now preparing to move its underlying investment from a Nasdaq-listed ETF to a London-listed UCITS vehicle, with total management fees and costs unchanged at 0.40% a year.

JPMorgan Global Select Equity Fund (ASX:JHL) reported an operating profit of A$39.058 million for the year ended 30 June 2026, while net assets attributable to unitholders rose 37% to A$578.268 million. Distributions increased sharply, although the fund remains almost entirely exposed to one underlying global equity ETF and significant currency movements.

JPMorgan Global Select Equity Fund reported A$39.1 million in operating profit for the year ended 30 June 2026, with net assets rising to A$578.3 million. The result includes fair value gains and comes with a concentrated portfolio, with 100% of fair value investments tied to the underlying JPMorgan Global Select Equity ETF.

JPMorgan Global Research Enhanced Index Equity Trust (ASX:JRH) reported a sharp rise in FY2026 operating profit, driven primarily by investment revaluation gains as net assets expanded to almost A$2 billion. Distributions also surged, although the result remains exposed to global equity markets, foreign exchange and derivatives.

JPMorgan Global Research Enhanced Index Equity Trust reported a sharp rise in operating profit and net assets for the year ended 30 June 2026, powered largely by fair value gains across its global portfolio. Distributions also increased substantially, particularly for hedged classes, although the report does not show whether the Fund outperformed its benchmark.

JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF grew net assets to $167.99 million while operating profit plunged to $740,000 as fair-value losses widened. The fund is also preparing to switch its underlying ETF from NYSE Arca to the London Stock Exchange without changing its investment objective or stated total fees and costs.

Loftus Peak Global Disruption Fund delivered benchmark-beating returns in both its unhedged and hedged classes during the year ended 30 June 2026, while net assets expanded by roughly 44% to $936.7 million. The strong result came with larger distributions and higher performance-related costs, alongside the market exposure inherent in its global equity strategy.

Loftus Peak Global Disruption Fund delivered benchmark-beating returns across both its unhedged and hedged classes in the year to 30 June 2026, while net assets rose to $936.7 million. The annual report also records higher distributions and a clean audit opinion.

Australian United Investment Company’s profit surged after its merger with Diversified United Investment, but the headline result was dominated by a one-off acquisition gain. Underlying profit rose 19.9%, while AUI expanded its portfolio to about A$3.1 billion and declared fully franked dividends totalling 28 cents per share.

Marlin Global delivered a 3.0% gross performance return in August, beating its benchmark as software holdings rebounded sharply. The Fisher Funds-managed portfolio is also preparing to exit some investments and add businesses in three sectors.

Barramundi’s portfolio surged in August, delivering a 6.7% adjusted NAV return against a 1.9% benchmark gain. The recovery leaves the NZX-listed investment company trading at a 13.2% discount to its underlying portfolio value.

St Barbara will sell its remaining New Simberi interest and Tabar Islands exploration exposure to Lingbao for A$453 million in cash, while retaining royalties over future production. The deal could leave the gold developer with about A$880 million in cash, but completion still depends on regulatory and potentially shareholder approvals.