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WAM ACTIVE LIMITED — Net Asset Value 2014
Jun 10, 2014
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Investment Update & Net Tangible Assets Report AS AT 31 MAY 2014
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Performance
| Performance | |||||||
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| Since | |||||||
| Performance at | Fin | 3 Yrs | 5 Yrs |
Inception %pa |
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| 31 May 2014 | 1 Mth | 6 Mths | YTD | 1 Yr | %pa | %pa | (Jan-08) |
| WAA Investment Portfolio* |
0.7% | 4.3% | 18.6% | 17.1% | 12.2% | 16.0% | 13.2% |
| S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Accumulation Index Outperformance |
0.6% +0.1% |
5.1% -0.8% |
19.3% -0.7% |
16.2% +0.9% |
9.3% +2.9% |
12.2% +3.8% |
1.9% +11.3% |
| UBS Bank Bill Index Outperformance |
0.2% +0.5% |
1.3% +3.0% |
2.5% +16.1% |
2.7% +14.4% |
3.6% +8.6% |
3.9% +12.1% |
4.5% +8.7% |
- Investment performance and Index returns are before expenses, fees and taxes.
Net Tangible Assets (NTA) figures
| Net Tangible Assets (NTA) figures | |
|---|---|
| NTA before tax 105.65c |
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| NTA after tax and before tax on unrealised gains 105.76c* |
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| NTA after tax 105.68c** |
*Includes tax assets of 0.11 cents per share.
**Includes the net effect of 0.11 cents of tax assets and 0.08 cents of deferred tax liabilities.
Market overview
The S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Accumulation Index (‘Index’) continued its upward trajectory in May rising 0.6%. This was the Index’s first positive performance for the month of May since 2009. The Index’s increase disproved the well-known market adage, ‘sell in May and go away’. Australian equities lagged global markets which continued to rally. During the month the MSCI All-Country Index, which measures the performance of international equities, reached a record high in response to news that the European Central Bank would once again lower interest rates. United States equity markets edged higher defying mixed macroeconomic data and continued tapering of the Federal Reserve’s Quantitative Easing program. The local Index closed up 19.3% for the financial year to date and up an astonishing 47.9% since its last low in June 2012.
Despite Australia’s better-than-expected employment figures out earlier in the month, the Federal Budget announced on 13 May has had a negative impact on consumer and business confidence. The Abbott Coalition Government’s first budget will have a contractionary impact. We estimate the impact on the nation’s economic growth will be negative 0.5% next financial year and approximately negative 2.0% over the coming four years. In our view, last week’s first quarter GDP figure painted an overly optimistic picture of the economy boosted by coal and iron ore exports. Based on our research, we expect the second quarter figures will reflect the challenging conditions currently facing the economy. We are cautious in our short term outlook for Australian equities with the investment portfolio holding higher than average levels of cash. Our current cash reserves ensure the Company is well positioned to seize on opportunities in the market when they arise.
WAM Active Limited
| WAM Active Limited | |
|---|---|
| ASX Code | WAA |
| Listed | Jan 2008 |
| Gross assets | $37.5m |
| Market cap | $42.9m |
| Share price | $1.25 |
| NTA before tax | $1.06 |
| Shares on issue | 34,316,532 |
| Fully franked annualised interim dividend (FY2014) |
9.6c |
| Dividend yield | 7.7% |
Investment objectives
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Deliver a regular income stream via fully franked dividends
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Provide a positive return with low volatility, after fees, over most periods of time
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Preserve capital
Company overview
WAM Active Limited (ASX: WAA) is a Listed Investment Company managed by Wilson Asset Management Group. Listed in January 2008, WAA provides investors with exposure to an active trading style with the aim of achieving a sound return with a low correlation to traditional markets.
Investment & Management Team
Geoff Wilson Chairman/Portfolio Manager
Kate Thorley Chief Executive Officer/ Company Secretary
Chris Stott Chief Investment Officer/ Portfolio Manager
Martin Hickson Senior Equity Analyst/Dealer
Matthew Haupt Senior Equity Analyst
Mark Tobin Equity Analyst
Meredith Hemsley Corporate Affairs
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AS AT 31 MAY 2014
Investment Update & Net Tangible Assets Report
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Diversified portfolio
| Diversified portfolio | |
|---|---|
| April 2014 Investment Type $m % |
May 2014 |
| $m % |
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| Listed Equities 24.0 61.8 |
22.7 55.1 |
| Fixed Interest & Cash 14.8 38.2 |
18.6 44.9 |
| Long Portfolio 38.8 100.0% |
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| 41.3 100.0% |
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| Short Portfolio (1.5) (3.9) |
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| (3.8) (9.3) |
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| Gross Assets $37.3m |
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| $37.5m | |
| Total shares on issue 34,316,532 |
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| 34,316,532 | |
Top holdings
Sector allocation
| Market Value as % | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code | Company | Gross Assets | ||||||
| CYA | CenturyAustralia Investments Limited | 4.4% | ||||||
| CBAPA WIC |
CBA Perpetual Exc Resale Listed Sec - PERLS V Westoz Investment CompanyLimited |
4.4% 3.4% |
44.9% | 27.8% | ||||
| IPE | IPE Limited | 3.2% | ||||||
| MQA | Macquarie Atlas Roads Group | 3.1% | ||||||
| HIL | Hills Limited | 2.9% | ||||||
| TGR | Tassal Group Limited | 2.8% | 14.3% | |||||
| DJS | David Jones Limited | 2.5% | ||||||
| ANZPB CGF |
ANZ Convertible Preference Share - CPS1 Challenger Limited |
2.3% 2.2% |
-9.3% | 2.0% | 4.4% 3.9% 2.7% |
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| MTU | M2 Telecommunications GroupLimited | 2.2% | ||||||
| CYG | Coventry Group Limited | 2.1% | ||||||
| GMA | Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Limited | 2.1% | Financials | 27.8% | ||||
| BKW | Brickworks Limited | 2.0% | Industrials | 14.3% | ||||
| FBU | Fletcher BuildingLimited | 2.0% | Materials 4.4% | |||||
| CCP | Credit Corp Group Limited | 1.9% | Consumer | Staples 3.9% | ||||
| HHV | Hunter Hall Global Value Limited | 1.9% | Consumer | Discretionary | 2.7% | |||
| IBC | Ironbark Capital Limited | 1.8% | Telecommunication Services 2.0% | |||||
| WBCPB | WBC Stapled Preferred Security II | 1.8% | Short Stock -9.3% | |||||
| TWE | Treasury Wine Estates Limited | 1.5% | Cash and Fixed Interest | 44.9% |
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Dividend growth
The Board is committed to paying an increasing stream of fully franked dividends to shareholders, provided the Company has sufficient profit reserves and franking credits, and it is within prudent business practices. Dividends are paid on a six-monthly basis and the dividend reinvestment plan is available to shareholders for both the interim and final dividend.
On 30 April 2014 the Company paid a fully franked interim dividend of 4.8 cents per share.
As at 31 May 2014, the Company’s estimated profit reserve is 4.6 cents per share and the franking account has a balance of $151,585. The Company's ability to continue to pay franked dividends is dependent upon the receipt of franked dividends from investments and the payment of tax. The franking balance does not include the current tax liability and tax to be paid on unrealised investment gains recognised as deferred tax liability.
WAM Active dividends since inception
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2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14
Fully franked dividends
Annualised interim dividend
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