Our Global Small Companies Fund aims to deliver superior returns through a diverse portfolio of smaller companies with big futures. Launched in 1999 and managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management since 2016, our experienced team uses alternative data and AI to gain insights that optimise diversification and growth potential over the medium to long term.
Unique alpha
The Fund leverages the power of technology and alternative data to systematically source unique alpha opportunities in a diverse global universe of more than 7,500 smaller companies.
Beyond the benchmark
The Fund has outperformed its benchmark World Small Cap Index over 1, 3, 5 and 10 years. Knowing
more, seeing better and acting faster helps deliver a superior risk return profile.
Vast experience
Goldman Sachs Quantitative Investment Strategies stands as one of the oldest and largest quantitative investing platforms, managing over US$7.5 billion* in small-cap strategies.
| Gross Performance 30 November 2024 |
% per month | % per annum | since inception %p.a1 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | ||
| Yarra Global Small Companies Strategy | 6.53% | 9.16% | 35.84% | 12.90% | 12.13% | 13.70% | 9.84% |
| MSCI World Small Cap Index Total Return Net in AUD | 7.04% | 9.92% | 28.32% | 6.87% | 9.29% | 11.43% | 8.03% |
| Relative Return | -0.51% | -0.76% | 7.52% | 6.03% | 2.84% | 2.26% | 1.81% |
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| Net Performance 30 November 2024 |
% per month | % per annum | since inception %p.a1 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | ||
| Yarra Global Small Companies Fund | 6.43% | 8.82% | 34.16% | 11.51% | 10.75% | 12.27% | 8.35% |
| MSCI World Small Cap Index Total Return Net in AUD | 7.04% | 9.92% | 28.32% | 6.87% | 9.29% | 11.43% | 8.03% |
| Relative Return | -0.62% | -1.10% | 5.84% | 4.64% | 1.46% | 0.83% | 0.33% |
How we invest
Drawing on diverse datasets, we apply advanced analytics such as machine learning to extract insights and trends. Portfolio Managers overlay qualitative research techniques before they are included in the investment model. Backtesting ensures insights make sense both intuitively and quantitatively. This combination of qualitative and quantitative analysis leads to differentiated returns.
Unearth trends
Because global markets are increasingly theme and trend driven, we use alternative data sources as our lens into company trends that other investors may not be seeing.
Find unrealised value
Our analysis helps us identify fundamentally undervalued companies. We believe that buying high-quality businesses at a fair price leads to stronger long-term performance.
Leverage global insight
We recognise that other market participants can provide valuable information to supplement our own analysis. Exploring broader market sentiment helps us gain insight into future performance.
Investment summary
Inception Date
November 1999
Unit Pricing
Daily
Investment Horizon
5-7+ years
Distribution Frequency
Semi-Annually
Minimum Initial Investment
$50,000
No. of Holdings
Generally 350-750
Management Fees
1.25% p.a.
APIR Code
JBW0103AU
Buy/Sell Spread
+/- 0.10%
ARSN Code
090 047 822
Investment summary
Inception Date
November 1999
Management Fees
By negotiation
Investment Horizon
5-7+ years
No. of Holdings
Generally 350-750
Our Global Small Companies Fund has netted a 1-year return (after fees) of 20.93%3.
Managed by Yarra since 2018, this strategy is available through the UBS Australian Small Companies Fund
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