Australian Equities Trust

Wholesale

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.

APIR: UGF2230AU

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

$742.55m (as at 30 June 2026)

APIR code

UGF2230AU

Minimum investment

$25,000

Distribution frequency

Half yearly (June & December)

Management costs

Estimated up to 0.8%p.a.¹

Buy/sell spread

0.25% / 0.25%

Additional contributions

Anytime by BPAY or recurring direct debit

Redemptions

Each business day²

No fees for establishment, contributions, redemptions or exit. Management costs apply. ‘On 1 November 2019, the U Ethical Australian Equities Portfolio was transferred into a unit trust, the U Ethical Australian Equities Trust (Trust). The Trust retains the same investment manager and investment strategy.’
Subject to conditions. Please read Information Memorandum. 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.

Australian Equities Trust - Wholesale holdings

AMCOR PLC-CDI
ANZ GROUP HOLDINGS LTD
BLUESCOPE STEEL LTD
BRAMBLES LTD
CAR GROUP LTD
CHARTER HALL GROUP
CLEANAWAY WASTE MANAGEMENT LTD
COLES GROUP LTD
COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA
COMPUTERSHARE LTD
CSL LTD
EVOLUTION MINING LTD
FORTESCUE LTD
GOODMAN GROUP
JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES-CDI
LYNAS RARE EARTHS LTD
MACQUARIE GROUP LTD
NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD
NEXTDC LTD
QBE INSURANCE GROUP LTD
RAMSAY HEALTH CARE LTD
REA GROUP LTD
RESMED INC-CDI
SANDFIRE RESOURCES LTD
SCENTRE GROUP
SIGMA HEALTHCARE LTD
SUNCORP GROUP LTD
TELSTRA GROUP LTD
TRANSURBAN GROUP
WESFARMERS LTD
WESTPAC BANKING CORP
WOOLWORTHS GROUP LTD

As at 30 June 2026

Australian Equities Trust - Wholesale

U Ethical Australian Equities Trust - Wholesale performance

As at 30 June 2026

Australian Equities Trust - Wholesale

1 January 1986

9.05 %

4.29 %

12.28 %

13.02 %

12.46 %

10.12 %

8.6 %

10.78 %

Benchmark

1 January 1986

8.25 %

4.29 %

11.88 %

12.08 %

12.17 %

8.65 %

7.88 %

9.81 %

3 months % p.a.

9.05 %

8.25 %

6 months % p.a.

4.29 %

1 year % p.a.

12.28 %

11.88 %

3 year % p.a.

13.02 %

12.08 %

5 year % p.a.

12.46 %

12.17 %

10 year % p.a.

10.12 %

8.65 %

20 year % p.a.

8.6 %

7.88 %

Inception % p.a.

10.78 %

9.81 %

Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Based on exit price with distributions reinvested, and are net of all fees.
From inception to 31 October 2019, performance is that of the U Ethical Australian Equities Portfolio (the Portfolio) which includes franking credits.

Unit Price

As at 17 July 2026

Australian Equities Trust - Wholesale

19.5711

19.4735

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