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

$706.0m (as at 30 Sept 2026)

APIR code

UGF2230AU

Minimum investment

$500,000

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.
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

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

As at 30 Sept 2026

Australian Equities Trust - Wholesale

U Ethical Australian Equities Trust - Wholesale performance

As at 30 September 2026

Australian Equities Trust - Wholesale

1 January 1986

-0.22 %

2.72 %

-6.72 %

8.67 %

5.57 %

9.04 %

7.46 %

10.29 %

Benchmark

1 January 1986

1.26 %

5.46 %

2.39 %

11.33 %

7.47 %

8.98 %

6.97 %

9.64 %

3 months % p.a.

-0.22 %

1.26 %

6 months % p.a.

2.72 %

5.46 %

1 year % p.a.

-6.72 %

2.39 %

3 year % p.a.

8.67 %

11.33 %

5 year % p.a.

5.57 %

7.47 %

10 year % p.a.

9.04 %

8.98 %

20 year % p.a.

7.46 %

6.97 %

Inception % p.a.

10.29 %

9.64 %

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 20 October 2026

Australian Equities Trust - Wholesale

19.7206

19.6222

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