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Access to a concentrated best ideas portfolio 
of high-quality global small and mid-cap companies with the potential to deliver sustained superior growth.

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Overview

The Polen Capital Global Small and Mid Cap Fund is a long only, small and mid cap global equities fund. The Fund typically invests in a concentrated portfolio of what Polen believes to be 40-60 high-quality companies within the global small and mid cap company universe.

Using the unique Polen Flywheel Framework, the Small Company Growth team analyses opportunities to uncover compelling long-term structural growth and determine if the right conditions are in place to identify companies that are well-positioned to deliver significant value over a five-year period.

The investment process is based on deep, balanced, and collaborative research across the eight member team, all located out of Polen Capital’s Boston office, with a focus on companies with high returns on capital and annualised double digit earnings growth

And relative to its mega cap counterparts, with the weighted average market capitalisation of around US$6 billion as of 30 September 2022 the Polen Capital Global Small and Mid Cap Fund is expected to offer a concentrated portfolio of interesting fast-growing smaller companies with a potential global runway of growth ahead of them.

Polen Capital embeds ESG analysis into its comprehensive review of a company. Read Polen Capital's commitment to ESG.

Fund Profile

Number of holdings 40 - 60
Style Growth
Benchmark MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Net Total Return Index, in AUD dollars
Fund fact sheet Download

Montgomery Investment Management has partnered with Polen Capital to manage the investment management function.

Sub Investment Manager: Polen Capital Management, LLC

Founded in 1979, U.S. based Polen Capital is a high-conviction growth investment manager. The firm’s established team manages US$55 billion as of 2023 in total assets and their longest-running flagship investment strategy has delivered on average double digit annual returns for more than 30 years.

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Rob Forker discusses how Polen Capital analyses opportunities in the small and mid-cap asset class and shares insight on their flywheel framework for selecting stocks in the Polen Capital Global Small and Mid Cap Fund.

 

Portfolio Manager Rob Forker introduces the Polen Capital Small and Mid Cap Fund and provides an overview of the investment philosophy and process to invest in what Polen believe to be the best 30 to 50 companies in the world. Overall, the goal with this strategy is to deliver compelling double-digit returns with strong downside protection.

Polen Capital Global Small and Mid Cap Fund Rating

The Polen Capital Global Small and Mid Cap Fund has been rated Approved

Performance

Comparative Returns Since Inception to 31/10/2024 (After all fees)

PERFORMANCE CHART
LATEST UNIT PRICE
FUND PERFORMANCE
INCOME DISTRIBUTION
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Most Recent Unit Price* DOWNLOAD HISTORY

Buy
0.7148
Redeem
0.7112
Mid
0.713

*this is a forward pricing fund, the price you receive is based on close of market prices.

-34.12%
Polen Capital Global Small and Mid Cap Fund
17.17%
MSCI ACWI SMID (AUD)
-51.29%
Out/Under Performance
  Polen Capital Global Small and Mid Cap Fund MSCI ACWI SMID (AUD) Out/Under Performance
1 month 4.51% 2.82% 1.69%
3 months -0.13% 0.92% -1.05%
6 months 2.70% 7.39% -4.69%
1 year 12.21% 24.71% -12.50%
3 years (p.a.) -12.83% 5.57% -18.40%
Since inception 
(21 October 2021) 
-34.12% 17.17% -51.29%
Compounded annual return since inception -12.87% 5.37% -18.24%

 

  Distribution per unit
June 2024 0.00 cents
June 2023 0.00 cents
June 2022  0.00 cents 

Polen Capital Global Small and Mid Cap Fund performance is net of fees and includes reinvestment of all distributions.

The issuer of units in the Polen Capital Global Small and Mid Cap Fund (ARSN: 652 035 642) is the Fund’s responsible entity Fundhost Limited (ABN 69 092 517 087) (AFSL: 233045). The Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) contains all of the details of the offer. Copies of the PDS and Target Market Definition (TMD) are available from Montgomery Investment Management (02) 8046 5000 or at www.montinvest.com and at https://fundhost.com.au. 

An investment in the Fund must be through a valid paper or online application form accompanying the PDS. Before making any decision to make or hold any investment in the Fund you should consider the PDS in full.

The information provided does not take into account your investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs. You should consider your own investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs before acting upon any information provided and consider seeking advice from a financial advisor if necessary.

You should not base an investment decision simply on past performance. The investment returns of the Fund are not guaranteed, and so the value of an investment may rise or fall.

Investment Team

Polen Capital has been dedicated to serving investors for more than three decades by providing concentrated portfolios of what it believes are the highest-quality companies.

Polen is passionate about its mission to protect and grow its clients' capital while uncovering unique opportunities to invest in some of the world’s most sustainable businesses. Polen has a culture focused on making a meaningful difference in the lives of the investors who entrust it with their financial well-being.

Maneesh Singhal, CFA, is the Lead Portfolio Manager of Polen Capital’s Small and Mid Cap Fund, with Rayna Lesser Hannaway, CFA, serving as Co-Portfolio Manager. They are supported by a team of seven portfolio managers and analysts, all based out of Polen Capital’s Boston office. 

The team access and share ideas with the Polen Capital Emerging Market Growth Team, which consists of 11 investment professionals based out of London and Hong Kong.

Meet our people

Rayna Lesser Hannaway

Head of Team, Portfolio Manager & Analyst
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HOW TO INVEST

After accessing the Product Disclosure Statement and reading in full the investment objectives and risks of investing in the Polen Capital Global Small and Mid Cap Fund:

1

Complete the online application form and ID verification online on the Olivia123 platform
(approx. 10 minutes)

2

Submit the completed application form online to the Administrator

3

Transfer the funds and an investment confirmation will be issued directly by the Administrator

TWO POLEN GLOBAL STRATEGIES ONE ONLINE APPLICATION

Launch Polen Capital Online Application

Select between Polen Global Growth Fund or Polen Global Small and Mid Cap Fund, or a combination of both

For assistance completing your application form, you can speak directly with the Administrator, Fundhost Limited, on 02 8223 5400.

If you wish to make an additional investment (top-up) an existing investment in the Polen Capital Global Small and Mid Cap Fund, please see the instructions here.

Product Disclosure Statement and Applications

The Product Disclosure Statement and the fund information pack will be sent via email to people. 

If you would prefer to discuss the new fund, please call David Buckland or Toby Roberts from Montgomery Investment Management on 02 8046 5000 to discuss the Polen Capital Global Small and Mid Cap Fund in more detail.

INSIGHTS Subscribe to insights

August 1, 2024

Good news for small caps!

By Roger Montgomery

My prediction, for what it is worth, remains that small-caps should outperform their large-cap brethren, and conditions appear supportive for the share prices of innovative companies with pricing power and growth until the beginning of 2026.
July 3, 2024

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By Damon Ficklin

In recent years, very few developments have captured investors’ imagination and curiosity as much as the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Explore the transformative impact of AI and the investment opportunities it presents across various sectors globally in Polen Capital’s latest whitepaper.
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HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 1. Is this Fund suitable for me? – Target Market Determination (TMD)

    The Fund has a long-term objective and is suitable for those investors willing to assume high risk while seeking capital growth. Statistically, the major share markets produce a negative investment return, on average, every five years (or less) and investors must take the potential for capital loss into consideration. You can learn more in the Target Market Determination (TMD) here.

  • 2. What is the fund’s investment objective?

    The Polen Capital Global Small and Mid Cap Fund's objective is to outperform the MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Net Total Return Index, in Australian Dollars, over a rolling five-year period, net of fees. Returns are not guaranteed.

    Polen Capital believes that consistent earnings growth is the primary driver of intrinsic value growth and long-term stock price appreciation. Accordingly, efforts focus on identifying and investing in a concentrated portfolio of high-quality growth companies that can deliver sustainable, above average earnings growth. 

    Polen Capital invests in companies that have durable earnings profiles driven by sustainable competitive advantages, financial strength, proven management teams and leading products or services. Polen Capital believes such companies not only have the potential to contribute to outsized returns to the portfolio, but are also inherently less risky, as their greater earnings stability and financial strength offer a “margin of safety” that typically results in less volatility during declining markets. 

  • 3. How does the fund deal with currency hedging?

    Polen Capital does not hedge currency risk, and the belief is this would add cost and complexity to the portfolio without materially reducing risk of capital loss. Polen’s expectations are that currency volatility is unlikely to be a material source of risk or return in the portfolio over a typical holding period. 

  • 4. Where does the fund invest?

    Country allocation is a residual outcome of the stock selection process. Typically, Polen Capital invests in businesses in at least five countries and often ten or more. 

    The current portfolio is based half in the US and Canada, 29% in Europe including the UK and 21% in Asia Pacific including Japan.

  • 5. Does the fund hold a cash weighting?

    The portfolio is close to fully invested at all times; cash will be minimal.

  • 6. What is the minimum initial investment?

    A minimum initial investment of $25,000 is required.

    You may also add to your initial investment through a lump sum additional investment, minimum of $5,000 which are generally processed daily. We also offer a direct debit monthly savings plan, requiring a minimum investment of $500 per month. This is processed on the 15th of each month or the next business day.

  • 7. How often is income paid?

    Any income distributions are paid annually (as at 30 June) and can be reinvested in full back into the Polen Capital Global Small and Mid Cap Fund or paid out entirely to the financial institution account nominated on your application form. You can indicate your choice on the application form.

    If you do not make a choice, then distributions will be reinvested. Any distributions reinvested are reinvested at the ex-distribution mid-price.

    Distributions will not be paid by cheque. Distribution payments are typically made within 20 business days after the end of the distribution period. Distributions are not guaranteed.

  • 8. How can I see my unit balance and investment value online?

    Our administrator, Fundhost, has a portal that investors can access to see their balance and download all statements. Once invested, you will be given registration details.

    Access the Fundhost client log in here
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    Unit prices are published each day on the website: Access Unit Prices

  • 9. How do I increase my holding?

    You can make a form-free additional investment via either BPAY or EFT. Find the full instructions here.

  • 10. How do I redeem my funds?

    To redeem your holding, simply fill out the Redemption Request form and have it signed by the authorised signatories on the account. Please see the manage my investments section.

    If Fundhost are paying to a bank account they have on file, they can accept a faxed or scanned copy of the redemption instruction.

    In normal circumstances, redemptions are processed daily, with funds generally received back to the investor within 2 business days. The cut off to receive your redemption request to receive that day’s price is 4pm Sydney time. Refer to the PDS for more information.

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