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US Forty Fund

Our differentiated view from the market identifies growth where growth is scarce, which we believe positions our investments to outperform the index over time

ISIN
IE0004445239

NAV
USD 61.32
As of 2024/04/18

1-Day Change
USD -0.32 (-0.52%)
 As of 2024/04/18

Key investment risks:

  • The Fund's investments in equities are subject to equity market risk due to fluctuation of securities values.
  • Investments in the Fund involve general investment, currency, hedging, economic, political, policy, foreign exchange, liquidity, tax, legal, regulatory and securities financing transactions related risks. In extreme market conditions, you

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  • may lose your entire investment.
  • The Fund may invest in financial derivatives instruments for investment and efficient portfolio management purposes. This may involve counterparty, liquidity, leverage, volatility, valuation, over-the-counter transaction, credit, currency, index, settlement default and interest risks; and the Fund may suffer total or substantial losses.
  • The Fund's investments are concentrated in a portfolio of 20-40 US companies and may be more volatile.
  • Investors should not only base on this document alone to make investment decisions and should read the offering documents including the risk factors for further details.

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Overview

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The Fund aims to provide capital growth over the long term.

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The Fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing at least 80% of its assets in a concentrated portfolio of 20-40 equities of US companies selected for their growth potential. The Fund generally invests in larger companies in any industry and sector.

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ABOUT THIS FUND

  • Typically holding 30 to 40 stocks, the fund invests in our best US large-cap growth equity ideas where we believe we have a differentiated view from the market
  • Stock-picker’s fund leveraging three decades of experience in high-conviction investing
  • Fundamental, research-driven approach seeking innovative wide-moat companies

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Doug Rao

Doug Rao

Portfolio Manager

Industry since 1998. Joined Firm in 2013.

Nick Schommer, CFA

Nick Schommer, CFA

Portfolio Manager

Industry since 2007. Joined Firm in 2013.

Brian Recht

Brian Recht

Co-Portfolio Manager | Research Analyst

Industry since 2011. Joined Firm in 2015.

Performance

Cumulative Performance (%)
As of 2024/03/31
A2 USD
 
  Cumulative
  1MO 3MO 6MO YTD 1YR 3YR 5YR Since Inception
1998/12/24
A2 USD 2.14 12.68 27.54 12.68 36.40 20.86 95.98 544.20
Source: Morningstar, Inc., NAV-NAV, gross income reinvested where applicable. Past performance cannot guarantee future results.
Calendar Year Returns (%)
As of 2024/03/31
A2 USD
2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
A2 USD 37.13 -34.32 21.26 37.27 34.45
Calendar Year Returns (%)
Year A2 USD Index
2023 37.13 42.68
2022 -34.32 -29.14
2021 21.26 27.60
2020 37.27 38.49
2019 34.45 36.39
2018 -0.32 -1.51
2017 28.04 30.21
2016 -2.54 7.08
2015 5.56 5.67
2014 9.59 13.05
2013 36.21 33.48
2012 21.39 15.26
2011 -8.87 2.64
2010 6.86 16.71
2009 43.83 37.21
2008 -44.85 -38.44
2007 30.21 11.81
2006 9.22 9.07
2005 10.94 5.26
2004 14.79 6.30
2003 22.77 29.75
2002 -24.48 -27.88
2001 -23.99 -20.42
2000 -29.99 -22.42
1999 73.05 33.16
1998 from 24/12/1998 -0.20 1.22
Source: Morningstar, Inc., NAV-NAV, gross income reinvested where applicable. Past performance cannot guarantee future results.
FEE INFORMATION
Initial Charge 5.00%
Annual Charge 1.25%
Ongoing Charge
(As of 2022/12/31) 		2.15%
The ongoing charge is calculated using the Packaged Retail Investment Product (PRIIPs) methodology. The PRIIPs methodology differs to the UCITS ongoing charge methodology, as the PRIIPS methodology captures additional recurring charges, including but not limited to: a. Interest paid on borrowing (e.g. bank interest) b. Any fees incurred in relation to stock-lending activity (i.e. the fee paid to the lending agent) c. Any costs associated with holding closed-ended vehicles.
Please refer to the offering documents for more details on the fees and expenses.

Portfolio

Top Holdings (As of 2024/03/31)
% OF FUND
Microsoft Corp 9.69
NVIDIA Corp 7.57
Amazon.com Inc 7.54
Meta Platforms Inc 5.78
Mastercard Inc 4.47
Apple Inc 4.32
ASML Holding NV 3.55
Alphabet Inc 3.13
Booking Holdings Inc 3.04
Progressive Corp 2.55
TOTAL 51.64
Portfolio holdings are subject to change without notice. 
Sector Allocation % OF FUND % OF FUND (As of 2024/03/31)
Regional Allocation % OF FUND % OF FUND (As of March 31, 2024)

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