Acadian Global Managed Volatility Equity Fund - Class A
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Acadian Global Managed Volatility Equity Fund - Class A

Acadian Global Managed Volatility Equity Fund - Class A

This strategy aims to deliver attractive long-term returns by investing in a diversified portfolio of listed companies in developed and emerging markets, with significantly lower risk than the market. (For Wholesale Investors Only)

Acadian Global Managed Volatility Equity Fund - Class A
Min. Investment
$25,000
Objective
Growth
Structure
Managed Fund
Asset Class
Shares/​Equity
Liquidity
Unlisted liquid
Closing Date
Open Ended
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Min. Investment
$25,000
Objective
Growth
Structure
Managed Fund
Asset Class
Shares/​Equity
Liquidity
Unlisted liquid
Closing Date
Open Ended
Industry
Diversified
Funding Stage
Unlisted Mature Fund
Security Type
Unit in a trust
Target Capital
N/​A
Availability
Open for investment

Management Fees
0.63% p.a.
Performance Fees
Nil
Benchmark
MSCI All-Country World Index
Investment Time Frame
7 Years
Withdrawals
Generally within 7 working days
Distributions
Half Yearly

The Acadian Global Managed Volatility Equity Fund aims to deliver long-term returns similar to the global market but with significantly less risk.

 

By focusing on lower volatility stocks and employing sophisticated investment strategies, the fund seeks to protect investors from sharp market downturns while still capturing growth opportunities. This approach can help investors build wealth more steadily over time compared to traditional market-cap-weighted indices.

 

With a strong track record in managing low-volatility portfolios, Acadian offers investors a compelling option for a smoother investment journey.

This strategy aims to deliver attractive long-term returns by investing in a diversified portfolio of listed companies in developed and emerging markets, with significantly lower risk than the market.
 
 
Objective
To provide returns similar to those of a global equity index, but with significantly lower absolute volatility and superior downside protection, over the longer term. Limiting absolute risk has the potential to allow investors to compound wealth more efficiently and steadily than traditional capitalisation weighted indices. The fund aims to perform in line with the MSCI All Country World Index over rolling three-year periods before fees.
 
 
Strategy
The fund’s investment strategy is based on building an equity portfolio that aims to provide returns similar to those of the Global equity market but with lower absolute volatility than the global market over the full market cycle. The fund aims to exploit the ‘low volatility anomaly’, the historical pattern in which higher volatility stocks have underperformed lower volatility stocks on a risk adjusted basis. The initial consideration in constructing the portfolio is its overall level of risk; in addition, the fund uses the same stock forecasts as Acadian’s other equity strategies. These forecasts are designed to incorporate characteristics such as quality, value, earnings growth, and price-related factors. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of equities worldwide, including North America and Europe. The fund does not hedge currency risk.
 
 
Investment Universe
40,000+ stocks in developed and emerging markets (includes ex-index stocks to maximise the opportunity set
 
 
Return Forecast
Daily analysis at stock-specific, peer group, and macro level results in objective risk and return forecast
 
 
Portfolio Construction & Trading
Forecasts enter proprietary portfolio optimisation system, weighing expected return against risk, liquidity and T-costs

  • Managed volatility strategies have a sharper focus on capital preservation and may be suitable for risk-conscious investors.
  • Empirical evidence shows low-risk equities have delivered returns on par with average-risk equities and substantially better returns than high-risk equities over the long term. This is known as the low volatility anomaly, which we seek to exploit.
  • By limiting total portfolio risk, investors can potentially compound gains more gradually and efficiently than investing in traditional market cap weighted indices.
  • In addition to risk and return forecasts, Acadian’s investment process incorporates transaction cost estimates, portfolio constraints, and security correlations to enhance returns.
  • Acadian has been managing low-volatility strategies since 2006 and is recognised globally for having one of the longest track records in this space.

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Acadian LLC is a Boston based investment adviser registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Acadian LLC has four wholly-owned investment advisory affiliates. Acadian Asset Management (Singapore) Pte Ltd is located in Singapore and is registered with the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Acadian Asset Management (Japan) is located in Tokyo and is registered with the Kanto Local Financial Bureau. Acadian Asset Management (UK) Limited is located in London and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Acadian Asset Management (Australia) Limited is located in Sydney and is the holder of Australian financial services license number (AFSL) 291872. All Acadian entities specialise in active equity strategies.

 

Acadian LLC evolved from a non-US all-cap equity manager to a global manager with the launch of Acadian LLC’s global strategy in 1992. In 2002, Acadian LLC began to apply its stock selection process to attempt to find the poorest performing companies as well as the strongest, opening the doors for Acadian’s long/short strategies. In 2006, based on research showing that a portfolio of low-risk stocks has the potential to offer market-like returns at lower risk than the overall equity market, Acadian launched its managed volatility strategy. Acadian’s commitment to research, the flexibility of its process and the collaborative nature of its client relationships suggests that Acadian’s suite of strategies will have the potential to continue to grow and evolve in an effort to meet the needs of its clients.

 

For further information go to Acadian’s website www.acadian-asset.com

 

 

Katrina joined Acadian Asset Management (Australia) Limited in 2009 and is a Portfolio Manager, focusing on Australian equity strategies.

 

Prior to joining Acadian, Katrina was a senior quantitative analyst at ING. Previous to that, she held various quantitative roles at IFS Equities, BT Funds Management, Country Investment Management, and Mercantile Mutual Investment Management.

 

Katrina holds a Graduate Diploma in applied finance and investments from Securities Institute of Australia and a Bachelor’s in mathematics and finance (Hons) from University of Technology, Sydney. Katrina is a CFA charterholder.

 

Zhe joined Acadian Asset Management (Australia) Limited in 2017 and is a Portfolio Manager, focusing on Australian equity strategies.

 

Prior to joining Acadian, Zhe was an analyst on the quantitative research team at Macquarie Securities. 

 

Zhe holds a Ph.D. in empirical finance from Macquarie University, a Bachelor of Engineering in bioinformatics with First Class Honours and the University Medal from the University of New South Wales, and a Bachelor of Commerce in finance from the University of New South Wales. Zhe is a CFA charterholder. 

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