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US Venture Fund

Seeks resilient companies positioned to weather a variety of market environments

ISIN
IE0009534383

NAV
USD 28.73
As of 2025/05/09

1-Day Change
USD -0.21 (-0.73%)
 As of 2025/05/09

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, securities financing transactions related and small/ mid-capitalisation companies related

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  • risks. In extreme market conditions, you 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 small sized 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 invests at least 80% of its assets in a concentrated portfolio of shares (also known as equities) of companies, in any industry, in the United States. The Fund will invest at least 50% in small US companies whose market capitalisations, at the time of initial purchase, falls within the range of companies in the Russell 2000 Growth Index.

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ABOUT THIS FUND

  • Seeks small-cap companies that stand out from competitors, using their advantages to grow over a multi-year time frame
  • In-depth fundamental research supported by a dedicated team of experienced analysts
  • Focus on resilient business models positioned to weather a variety of market environments

Portfolio Management

Jonathan Coleman, CFA: Portfolio Manager
Jonathan Coleman, CFA

Portfolio Manager

Industry since 1994. Joined Firm in 1994.

Scott Stutzman, CFA: Portfolio Manager | Research Analyst
Scott Stutzman, CFA

Portfolio Manager | Research Analyst

Industry since 2001. Joined Firm in 2007.

Aaron Schaechterle: Portfolio Manager | Research Analyst
Aaron Schaechterle

Portfolio Manager | Research Analyst

Industry since 2006. Joined Firm in 2022.

Performance

Cumulative Performance (%)
As of 2025/04/30
B2 USD (Net) Russell 2000® Growth Index US Small-Cap Equity - OE
 
  Cumulative
  1MO 3MO 6MO YTD 1YR 3YR 5YR Since Inception
1999/12/31
B2 USD (Net) 0.21 -12.76 -7.45 -9.04 0.64 7.64 30.04 181.80
Russell 2000® Growth Index -0.64 -14.39 -8.97 -11.68 2.42 15.94 44.25 263.89
US Small-Cap Equity - OE -1.71 -14.91 -9.83 -11.97 -1.48 8.70 56.37 400.29
Source: Morningstar, Inc., NAV-NAV, gross income reinvested where applicable. Past performance cannot guarantee future results.
Calendar Year Returns (%)
As of 2025/03/31
B2 USD (Net) Russell 2000® Growth Index US Small-Cap Equity - OE
2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
B2 USD (Net) 11.00 12.54 -26.65 3.14 29.57
Russell 2000® Growth Index 15.15 18.66 -26.36 2.83 34.63
US Small-Cap Equity - OE 11.68 17.09 -23.03 16.72 25.89
Source: Morningstar, Inc., NAV-NAV, gross income reinvested where applicable. Past performance cannot guarantee future results.

Recommended holding period 5 Years

Example Investment: USD 10,000

Scenarios If you exit after 1 year If you exit after 5 years
MinimumThere is no minimum guaranteed return. You could lose some or all of your investment
StressWhat you might get back after costs1,080 USD1,200 USD
Average return each year-89.19%-34.61%
UnfavourableWhat you might get back after costs6,620 USD9,380 USD
Average return each year-33.83%-1.28%
ModerateWhat you might get back after costs10,330 USD13,060 USD
Average return each year3.35%5.48%
FavourableWhat you might get back after costs16,870 USD21,820 USD
Average return each year68.71%16.89%
There is currently insufficient data to provide a useful indication of past performance to investors.
Fee Information
Initial Charge 0.00%
Annual Charge 1.50%
Ongoing Charge
(As of 2024/12/31) 		3.51%
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 2025/03/31)
% of Fund
Stride Inc 2.92
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc 2.51
Descartes Systems Group Inc 1.97
OSI Systems Inc 1.93
LPL Financial Holdings Inc 1.76
Globus Medical Inc 1.60
Shift4 Payments Inc 1.58
Bancorp Inc 1.53
SPX Technologies Inc 1.53
Core & Main Inc 1.47
TOTAL 18.80
Portfolio holdings are subject to change without notice. 
Sector Allocation % of Fund % of Index % of Fund % of Index As of 2025/03/31
Regional Allocation % of Fund % of Index % of Fund % of Index As of 2025/03/31

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