FUND PERFORMANCE

Katana Australian Equity Fund

The Katana Australian Equity Fund (KAEF) is a long-only, actively managed investment fund that invests in a range of Australian listed companies. Katana focuses on generating returns through unique insights into investment ideas while striving to act in unison with the market. Flexibility within the boundaries of our risk framework and rigorous investment process allows us to maximise investor returns without constraint on size, sector or thematic. Our fund has an overarching preoccupation with protecting your investment. We are comfortable to remain weighted in cash for extended periods until the right opportunities arise.

Katana Performance vs All Ordinaries & Accumulation Index


Line data accurate as of 30/9/2024

Line data accurate as of 30/9/2024

An image render of KAEF Performance Flyer, September 2024 issueDownload KAEF Performance Flyer

Since Katana/KAEF were established, the All Ordinaries Index has increased by only 81.33%.

The Katana Australian Equity Fund (and its predecessor) generated a total investment return of 459.60% since inception in December 2005. This is a very significant out-performance.


Daily Price as at 14/10/2024: $1.2759

Katana vs All Ordinaries & Accumulation Index Per Annum Comparison

Consistent and strong Out-Performance

Since inception, KAEF has out-performed the All Ords Index by 6.39% per annum net of fees.

This is a significant level of out-performance, even as the market rises and falls, since inception over a decade ago.

Katana vs All Ordinaries & Accumulation Index Per Annum Out-Performance



Notes: Information above correct as of the 30th of September 2024

Inception date Katana Capital January 2006. Returns quoted net of fees pre-tax. From 1st July 2011 performance data Katana Australian Equity Fund Vehicle. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance.
Please refer to our Product Disclosure Statement for relevant information on our Fees, please click here, email us at [email protected] for a copy of our Product Disclosure Statement (PDS)
Source: Katana Asset Management Ltd; IRESS

Fund Updates

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Monthly Unit Prices

2024
  • Jan $1.2395
  • Feb $1.2580
  • Mar $1.3057
  • Apr $1.2958
  • May $1.2844
  • Jun Pre $1.2604
  • Jun Post $1.2013
  • Jul $1.2335
  • Aug $1.1957
  • Sep $1.2516
2023
  • Jan $1.2623
  • Feb $1.2160
  • Mar $1.2193
  • Apr $1.2389
  • May $1.2200
  • Jun Pre $1.2350
  • Jun Post $1.1939
  • July $1.2279
  • Aug $1.2296
  • Sep $1.1930
  • Oct $1.1448
  • Nov $1.1850
  • Dec $1.2415
2022
  • Jan $1.3171
  • Feb $1.3243
  • Mar $1.4155
  • Apr $1.4239
  • May $1.3969
  • Jun Pre $1.2776
  • Jun Post $1.0609
  • Jul $1.1315
  • Aug $1.1600
  • Sep $1.1037
  • Oct $1.1611
  • Nov $1.2285
  • Dec $1.1956
2021
  • Jan $1.3536
  • Feb $1.3676
  • Mar $1.3742
  • Apr $1.4134
  • May $1.4330
  • Jun Pre $1.4675
  • Jun Post $1.2810
  • Jul $1.3081
  • Aug $1.3444
  • Sep $1.3494
  • Oct $1.3568
  • Nov $1.3475
  • Dec $1.3831
2020
  • Jan $1.2216
  • Feb $1.1363
  • Mar $0.8962
  • Apr $1.0417
  • May $1.1396
  • Jun Pre $1.1778
  • Jun Post $1.1105
  • Jul $1.1427
  • Aug $1.1888
  • Sep $1.1628
  • Oct $1.1845
  • Nov $1.3286
  • Dec $1.3547
2019
  • Jan $1.0680
  • Feb $1.1006
  • Mar $1.0943
  • Apr $1.0984
  • May $1.1079
  • Jun Pre $1.1141
  • Jun Post $1.0735
  • Jul $1.1312
  • Aug $1.1100
  • Sep $1.1221
  • Oct $1.1556
  • Nov $1.1833
  • Dec $1.1805
2018
  • Jan $1.241
  • Feb $1.2433
  • Mar $1.2322
  • Apr $1.2624
  • May $1.3044
  • Jun Pre $1.3215
  • Jun Post $1.1396
  • Jul $1.1517
  • Aug $1.1493
  • Sep $1.1455
  • Oct $1.0784
  • Nov $1.0608
  • Dec $1.0442
2017
  • Jan $1.0768
  • Feb $1.0778
  • Mar $1.0931
  • Apr $1.0908
  • May $1.0642
  • Jun Pre $1.0728
  • Jun Post $1.0581
  • Jul $1.0767
  • Aug $1.0898
  • Sep $1.1045
  • Oct $1.1602
  • Nov $1.1951
  • Dec $1.2377
2016
  • Jan $1.0416
  • Feb $1.0259
  • Mar $1.0505
  • Apr $1.0677
  • May $1.0745
  • Jun Pre $1.0629
  • Jun Post $1.0177
  • Jul $1.0642
  • Aug $1.0766
  • Sep $1.0721
  • Oct $1.0633
  • Nov $1.0658
  • Dec $1.0738
2015
  • Jan $1.1682
  • Feb $1.2344
  • Mar $1.2221
  • Apr $1.2147
  • May $1.2121
  • Jun Pre $1.1533
  • June Post $1.0137
  • Jul $1.0423
  • Aug $0.9945
  • Sep $0.9899
  • Oct $1.0316
  • Nov $1.0650
  • Dec $1.0947
2014
  • Jan $1.0912
  • Feb $1.1734
  • Mar $1.2066
  • Apr $1.2022
  • May $1.2105
  • Jun Pre $1.2104
  • Jun Post $1.1230
  • July $1.1690
  • Aug $1.1825
  • Sep $1.1444
  • Oct $1.1492
  • Nov $1.1488
  • Dec $1.1511

Annual Distribution

  • June 2024 5.9090 CPU (paid 11/07/2024)
  • June 2023 4.1116 CPU (paid 17/07/2023)
  • June 2022 21.6662 CPU (paid 14/07/2022)
  • June 2021 18.6502 CPU (paid 13/07/2021)
  • June 2020 6.7297 CPU (paid 08/07/2020)
  • June 2019 4.0587 CPU (paid 11/07/2019)
  • June 2018 18.1940 CPU (paid 10/07/2018)
  • June 2017 1.4771 CPU (paid 12/07/2017)
  • June 2016 4.5109 CPU (paid 11/07/2016)
  • June 2015 13.9649 CPU (paid 09/07/2015)
  • June 2014 8.7359 CPU (paid 14/07/2014)
  • June 2013 1.6297 CPU (paid 12/07/2013)
  • June 2012 2.4969 CPU (paid 10/07/2012)

Performance. Process. People. Passion.

Katana’s proven track record is built on our core values.

Performance:

Strong Performance

The Katana Australian Equity Fund has significantly out-performed both the All Ordinaries Index and Accumulation Index since inception in December 2005.

process:

Sustainable competitive advantage

We take a macro overlay approach to determine weighting to equities or cash, opportunities in specific sectors and themes and then use bottom up analysis to drive investment into specific companies.

people:

Extensive experience

The investment team consists of 3 portfolio managers with over 90 years of combined experience, which contributes to an inquisitive and robust decision making process.

passion:

Strong Alignment

Our team is passionate about what we do because our futures ride alongside those of our investors. We demonstrate a strong alignment of interests, stewardship of funds and intrinsic respect for shareholders.

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Platforms

The Katana Australian Equity Fund is available on the following platforms below. You can invest via a platform which is generally offered through a financial planner.

For more information about financial planners or to locate one in your local area, please visit the Financial Planning Association of Australia.

If you would like the Katana Australian Equity Fund to be available on a platform that is not on the list below then please contact us.

Platform Super IDPS
Netwealth ✔ ✔
Hub 24 ✔ ✔
Your Choice Super (One Vue) ✔ ✔