Australian Equities Trust

Institutional

Investment strategy

A diversified portfolio of ethically screened shares designed to provide income and long-term capital growth.

Objective

The Trust aims to achieve competitive risk adjusted returns over the medium to long term in accordance with U Ethical’s ethical investment policy and ethical investment and stewardship approach.

Objective

Outperform benchmark after fees over rolling 5-year periods

Benchmark

S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index

Suggested minimum investment horizon

7 to 10 years

Risk level

High

Inception date

24 January 2024

Fund size

$1.487m (as at 31 May 2025)

APIR code

UGF4955AU

Minimum investment

$25,000

Distribution frequency

Half yearly (30 June, 31 December)

Management costs

Estimated up to 0.80% p.a.1

Buy/sell spread

0.25% / 0.25%

Additional contributions

Anytime by BPAY or recurring direct debit

Redemptions

Each business day2

  1. No fees for establishment, contributions, redemptions or exit. Management costs apply
  2. Subject to conditions. Please read the Product Disclosure Statement. Valid redemption requests received before 1.00 p.m. on a business day will be processed within 2 business days at the price applicable on the day of receipt of the request, subject to the Trust’s liquidity.

Investment update

Read the latest quarterly commentary for an update on our Australian Equities strategy performance, portfolio holdings and ESG. 

Investing with purpose

We have been ethical investors since 1985. Our ethical investment philosophy has remained steadfast over the years.

Aligned to sustainability

Our investment process integrates ESG considerations with the aim of minimising investment risk and identifying opportunities.

Driven by our values

Our Ethical Investment and Stewardship Approach details how we implement our Ethical Investment Policy.

Our ethical investment approach has gained industry recognition

Awards won by our Australian Equities strategy

Our ratings and certifications

Zenith rating assigned 26th June 2025. Morningstar rating assigned as of 31/03/2025 (Analyst-driven 0%, Data coverage 91%)

U Ethical Australian Equities Trust (Wholesale), U Ethical Australian Equities Trust – Institutional, U Ethical Australian Equities Trust (Retail), U Ethical International Equities Trust (Wholesale) and the    U Ethical Growth Portfolio has been certified and classified by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia according to the operational and disclosure practices required under the Responsible Investment Certification Program. See www.responsiblereturns.com.au and RIAA’s Financial Services Guide for details.

RIAA’s Certification Symbol signifies that U Ethical offers responsible investment products; has undertaken continuing professional development on responsible investment; and conducts inquiries regarding client concerns about environmental social, governance or ethical issues. The Symbol also signifies that U Ethical has adopted the operational and disclosure practices required under the Responsible Investment Certification Program for the category of Investment Management Service. U Ethical is assessed against Responsible Investment Standard and Assessment Note- Sustainability Classifications. The classification signifies the degree to which sustainability is a consideration and binding investment criteria. There may be material differences between the definition and methodology of RIAA’s classification system and the way the terms ‘Responsible’/’Sustainable’/’Sustainable Plus’ are used by the product. Detailed information about RIAA, the Symbol and U Ethical can be found at www.responsiblereturns.com.au and in RIAA’s Financial Services Guide, together with details about other responsible investment products and services certified by RIAA.1

  1. The Responsible Investment Certification Program provides general advice only and does not take into account any person’s objectives, financial situation, or needs. Neither the Certification Symbol nor RIAA recommends to any person that any financial product is a suitable investment or that returns are guaranteed.

Because of this, you should consider your own objectives, financial situation and if the advice relates to the acquisition, or possible acquisition, of a particular financial product. Certifications are current for 24 months and subject to change at any time.

The Zenith Investment Partners (ABN 27 103 132 672, AFS Licence 226872) (“Zenith”) rating (assigned 26th June 2024) referred to in this piece is limited to “General Advice” (s766B Corporations Act 2001) for Wholesale clients only.  This advice has been prepared without taking into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of any individual, including target markets of financial products, where applicable, and is subject to change at any time without prior notice.  It is not a specific recommendation to purchase, sell or hold the relevant product(s).  Investors should seek independent financial advice before making an investment decision and should consider the appropriateness of this advice in light of their own objectives, financial situation and needs.  Investors should obtain a copy of, and consider the PDS or offer document before making any decision and refer to the full Zenith Product Assessment available on the Zenith website.  Past performance is not an indication of future performance. Zenith usually charges the product issuer, fund manager or related party to conduct Product Assessments.  Full details regarding Zenith’s methodology, ratings definitions and regulatory compliance are available on our Product Assessments and at Fund Research Regulatory Guidelines.

U Ethical Australian Equities Tr – Institutional received a Morningstar Medalist RatingTM of  Bronze as of 31/03/2025 © 2025 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. Neither Morningstar, its affiliates, nor the content providers guarantee the data or content contained herein to be accurate, complete or timely nor will they have any liability for its use or distribution. This report or data has been prepared for clients of Morningstar Australasia Pty Ltd (ABN: 95 090 665 544, AFSL: 240892) and/or New Zealand wholesale clients of Morningstar Research Ltd, subsidiaries of Morningstar, Inc. Any general advice has been provided without reference to your financial objectives, situation or needs. For more information refer to our Financial Services Guide at www.morningstar.com.au/s/ fsg.pdf. You should consider the advice in light of these matters and if applicable, the relevant Product Disclosure Statement before making any decision to invest. Morningstar’s publications, ratings and products should be viewed as an additional investment resource, not as your sole source of information. Morningstar’s full research reports are the source of any Morningstar Ratings and are available from Morningstar or your adviser. Past performance does not necessarily indicate a financial product’s future performance. To obtain advice tailored to your situation, contact a financial adviser

© 2025 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. Neither Morningstar, its affiliates, nor the content providers guarantee the data or content contained herein to be accurate, complete or timely nor will they have any liability for its use or distribution. This report or data has been prepared for clients of Morningstar Australasia Pty Ltd (ABN: 95 090 665 544, AFSL: 240892) and/or New Zealand wholesale clients of Morningstar Research Ltd, subsidiaries of Morningstar, Inc. Any general advice has been provided without reference to your financial objectives, situation or needs. For more information refer to our Financial Services Guide at www.morningstar.com.au/s/ fsg.pdf. You should consider the advice in light of these matters and if applicable, the relevant Product Disclosure Statement before making any decision to invest. Morningstar’s publications, ratings and products should be viewed as an additional investment resource, not as your sole source of information. Morningstar’s full research reports are the source of any Morningstar Ratings and are available from Morningstar or your adviser. Past performance does not necessarily indicate a financial product’s future performance. To obtain advice tailored to your situation, contact a financial adviser

Certain information contained herein (the “Information”) is sourced from/copyright of MSCI Inc., MSCI ESG Research LLC, or their affiliates (“MSCI”), or information providers (together the “MSCI Parties”) and may have been used to calculate scores, signals, or other indicators. The Information is for internal use only and may not be reproduced or disseminated in whole or part without prior written permission. The Information may not be used for, nor does it constitute, an offer to buy or sell, or a promotion or recommendation of, any security, financial instrument or product, trading strategy, or index, nor should it be taken as an indication or guarantee of any future performance. Some funds may be based on or linked to MSCI indexes, and MSCI may be compensated based on the fund’s assets under management or other measures. MSCI has established an information barrier between index research and certain Information. None of the Information in and of itself can be used to determine which securities to buy or sell or when to buy or sell them. The Information is provided “as is” and the user assumes the entire risk of any use it may make or permit to be made of the Information. No MSCI Party warrants or guarantees the originality, accuracy and/or completeness of the Information and each expressly disclaims all express or implied warranties. No MSCI Party shall have any liability for any errors or omissions in connection with any Information herein, or any liability for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, consequential or any other damages (including lost profits) even if notified of the possibility of such damages.

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How to invest

Platforms

You can invest with us through the following platforms.

Fund
APIR
IDPS & Super
BT Panorama
U Ethical Australian Equities Trust – Institutional
UGF4955AU
HUB24
U Ethical Australian Equities Trust – Institutional
UGF4955AU
Netwealth
U Ethical Australian Equities Trust – Institutional
UGF4955AU

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