Plato Income Maximiser Limited (the ‘Company’, ASX:PL8) offers Australian investors the opportunity to invest in an actively managed, diversified portfolio of Australian shares with an income focus.
Clime Capital Limited is a long established listed investment company (LIC) that offers investors the opportunity to acquire shares in quality Australian companies.
CD Private Equity Fund I (ASX.CD1) was listed in August 2012 and is fully committed, having raised a total of US$60 million.
Thorney Technologies Ltd [TEK] is an ASX-listed investment company (LIC), with a broad mandate to invest in technology-related investments at all phases of the investment lifecycle. TEK seeks to identify early stage companies with new and disruptive technology and business models, and invests in a broad range of areas of technology, such as fin-tech, e-commerce, education, agriculture, medical, telecommunication, robotics and AI.
H&G High Conviction Limited is an investment company with a focus on risk adjusted returns through constructing a high conviction portfolio of microcap ASX-listed companies.
Underwood Capital Limited (ASX: UWC) is an Australian-listed specialist investment company which concentrates on producing capital growth for shareholders over the medium term from investments in listed and unlisted equities and debt securities.
Lion Selection Group is a listed, specialist mining investment company, providing a patient, portfolio oriented approach to investing in the high growth early stage mining development space where specialist knowledge is essential
Bentley Capital Limited is a strategic investment company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.
WAM Research provides investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio of undervalued growth companies, which are generally small-to-medium sized industrial companies listed on the ASX.
Cadence Capital Limited is a Listed Investment Company (LIC) that invests in listed equities, with the aim of producing above market risk-adjusted returns over time. CDM listed on the ASX in December 2006 and currently has $300m of Funds Under Management.
L1 Long Short Fund Limited (ASX:LSF) was established in 2018 with the sole purpose of investing in a portfolio of predominantly Australian and New Zealand Securities, with up to 30% of the gross exposure allowed in Global Securities.
WAM Leaders provides investors with exposure to an active investment process focused on identifying large-cap companies with compelling fundamentals, a robust macroeconomic thematic and a catalyst.
The Metrics Master Income Trust provides investors with the advantage of direct exposure to the Australian corporate loan market — a space dominated by the regulated banks.
RG8 (formerly ASX:VG8) provides investors with access to an actively-managed, concentrated portfolio, comprising long investments and short positions in Asian listed securities. It may also take positions in other companies with significant exposure to the Asian market
WAM Active provides investors with exposure to an active trading style with the aim of achieving a sound return with a low correlation to traditional markets. WAM Active’s investment objectives are to deliver a regular income stream via fully franked dividends, provide a positive return with low volatility, after fees, over most periods of time, and to preserve capital.
Listed Investment Companies (LICs) are publicly traded companies that invest in a diversified portfolio of assets, aiming to provide shareholders with capital growth and/or income.
LICs offer an alternative investment vehicle for individuals seeking to access managed investments which are traded on a stock exchange.
LICs are companies that pool investor capital to invest in a range of assets, including equities, fixed income, and property.
Unlike traditional managed funds, LICs are structured as companies, and they listed on stock exchanges which allows investors to buy or sell their shares in real-time.
Each LIC typically has an investment mandate that outlines its investment strategy, risk profile, and target sector.
There are several types of LICs, including:
There are three main features of LICs:
There are three main risks of LIC investing:
When comparing LICs, investors should consider:
Investors can invest in LICs through:
LICs are managed like companies and trade on exchanges whereas ETFs are typically passive funds that track indices.
Yes. LICs can be bought and sold through standard brokerage accounts.
Yes. Many LICs focus on long-term capital growth and dividend income.
Dividends from LICs are typically taxed as income, and franking credits may apply depending on residency.
This represents the difference between a LIC’s market price and the NAV of the LIC’s assets.
Buying LICs at a discount to NAV can sometimes be a lucrative investment strategy.
Dividends are usually paid semi-annually or annually, but this varies by LIC.
Yes. LICs are regulated under corporate law and must adhere to the relevant disclosure and reporting requirements.
Some LICs may use leverage to enhance returns, but this also increases risk.
LICs represent a valuable asset class for investors seeking a combination of diversification, professional management, and potential income generation.
By understanding their structure, types, features, and associated risks, investors can make informed decisions.
Careful comparison and consideration of investment strategies are crucial for investors aiming to use LICs to maximize their returns.