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JPMorgan US 100Q Equity Premium Income ETF (ASX:JPH) lifted operating profit to A$15.678 million for the year ended 30 June 2026, while net assets rose to A$106.991 million. The fund is also preparing to move its underlying exposure from a Nasdaq-listed ETF to an Irish UCITS vehicle traded in London, with total management fees and costs unchanged at 0.40% a year.

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.

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.

Vaughan Nelson Global Equity SMID Fund delivered a sharp rise in operating profit and more than quadrupled its net assets in FY2026, helped by $31.8 million in investment gains and strong investor applications. The result also leaves the ASX-listed Class B units with greater exposure to global equity and currency movements.

Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund will pay an unfranked final dividend of 3 cents per share after what it describes as strong investment performance. Shareholders can reinvest through the fund’s DRP at a 2.5% discount to the relevant ASX trading average.

Pengana International Equities (ASX: PIA) posted a sharp 82% plunge in net profit for FY26, triggering a strategic board reshuffle and a capital management package including a special dividend and buy-back proposal.

Thorney Technologies Ltd posted a $16.4 million net loss for FY2026, deepening from last year, as it continued to simplify its portfolio and execute a substantial share buyback program.

Queste Communications Ltd (ASX:QUE) posted a 66% increase in company-level profit for FY2026, but its consolidated entity, including Orion Equities (ASX:OEQ), saw earnings decline sharply amid weaker revenues and investment losses. No dividend was declared.

Nanuk New World Fund posted robust gains in the 2026 financial year, with its hedged unit class surging 36.1% and unhedged units rising 27.1%, driven by a global equities portfolio focused on sustainability themes.

WAM Active Limited delivered a historic 75.5% investment portfolio return in FY2026, driving net profit after tax up 355% to $33.8 million and declaring fully franked dividends totaling 9.4 cents per share.