Growth Portfolio

Wholesale

Investment strategy

A diversified portfolio of ethically screened Australian shares, international shares, listed property trusts and enhanced income designed specifically for not-for-profit and charitable organisations.

Objective

Aims to provide a total return of three per cent above the rate of inflation over a rolling five-year period. It combines a strategic mix of Australian and international shares, listed property trusts, fixed interest and cash to achieve income and capital stability.

APIR: UGL0002AU

Objective

Outperform Consumer Price Index + 3.0% pa after fees over rolling 5-year periods.

Benchmark

70% S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index

10% MSCI ACWI ex Australia Net Total Return Index AUD unhedged

10% S&P/ASX 300 Real Estate Accumulation Index

10% Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index

Suggested minimum investment horizon

5 years

Risk level

High

Inception date

1 July 1985

Fund size

$121.17m (as at 30 June 2026)

APIR code

UGL0002AU

Minimum investment

$500,000

Distribution frequency

Half yearly (30 June, 31 December)

Management costs

Estimated up to 0.8%p.a.1

Buy/sell spread

0.20% / 0.20%

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 Offer Document. 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.

Growth Portfolio Top holdings

GOODMAN GROUP
COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA
TELSTRA GROUP LIMITED
MACQUARIE GROUP LIMITED
FORTESCUE LTD
ANZ GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
WOOLWORTHS GROUP LIMITED
NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK
SANDFIRE RESOURCES LTD
COLES GROUP LTD

As at 30 June 2026

U Ethical Growth Portfolio performance

As at 31 July 2026

Fund
3 months %
6 months %
1 year % p.a.
3 year % p.a.
5 year % p.a.
10 year % p.a.
20 year % p.a.
Inception % p.a.

Growth Portfolio

1 July 1985

3.96 %
-0.31 %
-1.51 %
9.48 %
6.96 %
8.78 %
7.89 %
9.90 %

Benchmark

1 July 1985

4.03 %
2.38 %
4.91 %
10.22 %
7.55 %
8.50 %
6.96 %
n/a

Growth Portfolio

1 July 1985

Benchmark

1 July 1985

3 months % p.a.
3.96 %
4.03 %
6 months % p.a.
-0.31 %
2.38 %
1 year % p.a.
-1.51 %
4.91 %
3 year % p.a.
9.48 %
10.22 %
5 year % p.a.
6.96 %
7.55 %
10 year % p.a.
8.78 %
8.50 %
20 year % p.a.
7.89 %
6.96 %
Inception % p.a.
9.90 %
n/a

Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Based on exit price with distributions reinvested, including franking credits and net of all fees.

1. Figure includes funds invested in the U Ethical Australian Equities Trust – Wholesale, U Ethical International Equities Trust, U Ethical Enhanced Income Trust – Wholesale and U Ethical
Listed Properties Trust.
*The Portfolio’s composite benchmark reflects the strategic asset allocation of the Portfolio (as at 31 July 2026) : 70% S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index, 10% MSCI World Ex Australia Net Total Return Index (AUD) (unhedged), 10% S&P/ASX 300 Real Estate Accumulation Index, 5% Bloomberg Ausbond Bank Bill Index, and 5% Bloomberg Ausbond Composite 0-3 Year Index. From 1 August 2026 the composite benchmark will change to the following: 70% S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index, 10% MSCI ACWI ex Australia Net Total Return Index AUD unhedged, 10% S&P/ASX 300 Real Estate Accumulation Index, 10% Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index.

Unit Price

As at 13 August 2026

Fund
Entry
Exit

Growth Portfolio

6.9963
6.9683

Quarterly Performance Reports

Our quarterly performance reports include fund performance, an asset allocation breakdown and commentary from portfolio managers.

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