Bell Global Emerging Companies Fund - Class A
The fund employs a long only investment strategy, with a fundamental bottom up approach that invests in a global portfolio of small and mid-capitalised companies.
Performance
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Monthly Report.
*Inception date of 27 June 2016
Benchmark: MSCI World SMID Cap Index
The performance returns take into account all fees and expenses charged to each of the funds, but don’t include any allowance for tax. Net returns are also calculated assuming all distributions are reinvested. All returns represent past performance only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
Unit Price
Unit prices will be updated regularly but they may differ from the prices you receive should you apply for or redeem units from the Fund. The actual transaction price will be communicated to investors via a transaction statement shortly after the transaction has been processed. The unit prices displayed may include income and any realised gains accrued but not yet distributed.
For unit price history, please contact the Fund Administrator on 1300 133 451 or registry@apexgroup.com.
Key Features
To outperform its benchmark over rolling 3-year periods while maintaining an ESG Quality Score of the Fund’s portfolio above the ESG Quality Score which applies to the Benchmark and the carbon intensity (tonnes CO2 equivalents/$ million revenue) of the Fund’s portfolio remaining at least 25% lower than the carbon intensity of the Benchmark. An ESG Quality Score is based on ESG Ratings published by MSCI ESG Research LLC. ESG Ratings provide a measure of the ability of companies to manage key short, medium and long-term risks and opportunities arising from ESG factors relative to their peers. CO2 Equivalents are Scope 1 + Scope 2 emissions measured by MSCI ESG Research LLC using data aggregated from portfolio companies’ public documents.
MSCI World SMID Cap Index
Including: ESG screening, ESG analysis, continuous engagement with companies and customised, active proxy voting
The Fund will invest in a portfolio of small and mid cap (SMID) companies listed on global stock exchanges
At least 5 years
The fund is unhedged and the unit prices are denominated in Australian Dollars
Annually as at 30 June, with the option to:
- reinvest the amount as additional units, or
- have the amount paid to a nominated bank account.
$10,000
Daily, with notice to be received by the fund’s administrator by 2pm EST.
Redemptions typically paid out within 10 business days.
Calculated daily. Month end prices are published on website.
The Trust Company (RE Services) Limited ABN 45 003 278 831 AFSL 235150
Bell Asset Management Limited ABN 84 092 278 647, AFSL 231091
Apex Fund Services Pty Limited ABN 81 118 902 891
Unlisted Managed Investment Scheme
BPF0029AU
Ratings & Certifications
Frequently Asked Questions
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To outperform its benchmark over rolling 3-year periods while maintaining an ESG Quality Score of the Fund’s portfolio above the ESG Quality Score which applies to the Benchmark and the carbon intensity (tonnes CO2 equivalents/$ million revenue) of the Fund’s portfolio remaining at least 25% lower than the carbon intensity of the Benchmark. An ESG Quality Score is based on ESG Ratings published by MSCI ESG Research LLC. ESG Ratings provide a measure of the ability of companies to manage key short, medium and long-term risks and opportunities arising from ESG factors relative to their peers. CO2 Equivalents are Scope 1 + Scope 2 emissions measured by MSCI ESG Research LLC using data aggregated from portfolio companies’ public documents.
The Fund will invest in a portfolio of small and mid cap (SMID) listed on global stock exchanges.
Fund is denominated in Australian Dollars and is unhedged.
Distributions are normally made annually for the period ending 30 June.
Unless otherwise determined by us, the minimum initial investment is $10,000.
The management fee is 1.25% per annum of the Net Asset Value of the Fund, inclusive of GST (net of estimated input tax credits or reduced input tax credits).
The Recoverable Expense is an additional expense. The estimated cost relates to custody arrangements, preparation of accounts and unit registry of 0.09% per annum of the net asset value of the Fund, inclusive of GST (net of estimated input tax credits or reduced input tax credits).
0.10% buy spread/0.10% sell spread.
The Buy/Sell Spread is an estimate of the transaction costs that are incurred in buying and selling the underlying assets of the Fund as a result of applications and withdrawals. The Buy Spread is added to the NAV price and is paid into the Fund as part of an application and the Sell Spread is deducted from the NAV price and is left in the Fund as part of a redemption.
Applications and withdrawals can be made on a daily basis with notice to be received by the fund’s administrator by 2pm EST.
Unit prices are usually calculated each Business Day, and are published on this website.
Investors can invest in the Fund via several different options:
Platforms: Investors can complete their application to the Fund through their Platform Provider. See ‘Key Features – Platform availability’ above for a list of platforms we are currently on.
ASX mFunds: Investors who have access to a stock broking account that has registered to access ASX mFunds may purchase units in the Fund via their Broker. For a list of Brokers registered with ASX mFunds, please click here.
Direct: Please ensure you have downloaded, read and understood the PDS and AIB. You can then complete and submit the application here.
- AMP MyNorth
- ANZ Grow Wrap
- ASX mFund (Code: BLM01)
- Ausmaq
- BT Panorama
- BT Wrap
- Colonial FirstChoice
- Colonial FirstWrap
- HUB24
- IOOF Portfolio Service
- IOOF Pursuit
- IOOF Xpand
- Macquarie Wrap
- Mason Stevens
- Netwealth
- Oasis
- OneVue
- Portfolio One
- Powerwrap
- Praemium
- uXchange
- Xplore Wealth
We have a range of forms available on our website under the more information “forms” section above or, you can contact our client service team directly:
Telephone: 1300 133 451
Email: registry@apexgroup.com
Statements are provided to investors on an annual basis. Your statement will show the number of units the investor has and the current value of the investment.
Up-to-date unit balances are also available in several different ways depending on how you invested in the Fund.
Via a platform:
You will be able to see your unit balance on your account summary page in your Platform account.
Via ASX mFunds:
You will be able to access your unit balance on your account holdings page through your broker.
Units held directly:
To access the online portal – click here
The portal gives you access to your unit balance and dollar value as well as copies of statements and other correspondence. If you require assistance to register for the investor portal, please call the client service team on 1300 133 451 or registry@apexgroup.com.
This information has been prepared and issued by Bell Asset Management Limited (BAM) ABN 84 092 278 647, AFSL 231091 as the investment manager of the Bell Global Emerging Companies Fund ARSN 160 079 541. The Trust Company (RE Services) Limited ABN 45 003 278 831 AFSL 235 150 (Perpetual) is the responsible entity and the issuer of units in the Fund. It is general information only and is not intended to provide you with financial advice and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider the product disclosure statement (PDS), prior to making any investment decisions. The PDS and target market determination (TMD) can be obtained for free by contacting 1300 133 451 or registry@apexgroup.com or by visiting www.bellasset.com.au . If you require financial advice that takes into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs, you should consult your licensed or authorised financial adviser. This information is only as current as the date indicated, and may be superseded by subsequent market events or for other reasons. To the extent permitted by law, no liability is accepted for any loss or damage as a result of any reliance on this information. All investments contain risk and may lose value.
Neither BAM nor any company in the Perpetual Group (Perpetual Limited ABN 86 000 431 827 and its subsidiaries) guarantees the performance of any fund or the return of an investor’s capital. Neither BAM nor Perpetual give any representation or warranty as to the reliability or accuracy of the information contained here.
