Australian Equities
Australia Small Cap Income
The TAMIM Australia Small Cap Income Fund is designed to invest in strong Australian businesses with both value and growth characteristics. Our portfolio focuses on cash-generating companies that provide regular dividend payments.
+10.62% p.a
Annualised Return Since Inception (net of fees) as at 31 March 2025
+87.78%
Total Return Since Inception (net of fees) as at 31 March 2025
$1.6313
NAV Unit Price as at
31 March 2025
Jan 2019
APIR Code:
About the Fund
Outperforming the Small Cap Index with a Focus on Dividends
Our goal is to outperform the reference index over rolling 5-year periods. The equity portfolio is constructed with a concentrated mix of dividend-paying companies exhibiting both value and growth characteristics. We identify segments and sectors offering the best risk-adjusted returns, employing a disciplined approach to portfolio and risk management.
ASX Small Cap investment strategy by Ron Shamgar
- Benefit from the TVG Capital investment process.
- Flexible Small Cap investment mandate.
- Long-term and risk-averse approach.
- Concentrated portfolio of high-quality companies for long-term protection and superior upside potential.
- Offers semi-annual distributions from portfolio dividends.
All investments carry risk.
While we cannot address every potential risk, comprehensive details are available in relevant information memorandums and additional information booklets.
Portfolio Manager: Ron Shamgar
Ron Shamgar has successfully managed TAMIM’s Australian equity portfolios for over five years, establishing himself as a top-performing fund manager. With over 20 years of active investing on the ASX, Ron’s passion for value investing and systematic approach to evaluating businesses shines through.
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Reports & Factsheet
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January 2025 Factsheet
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Investment Process
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Fund Facts
Investment Parameters
| Management Style: | Active |
| Investments: | Australian Equities |
| Investment Universe: | Australian Small Cap |
| Reference Index: | ASX Small Ords |
| Number of Securities: | 20-40 (10-20 Value, 10-20 Growth) |
| Single Security Limit: | +/-5% |
| Market Capitalisation: | Small Cap |
| Leverage: | No |
| Portfolio Turnover: | <50% p.a. |
| Cash Level (typical): | 0-100% (0-50%) |
Fund Profile
| Investment Structure: | Unlisted Unit Trust (available to wholesale investors) |
| Minimum Investment: | $100,000 |
| Management Fee: | 1.25% p.a. |
| Admin & Expense Recovery: | Up to 0.35% |
| Performance Fee: | 20% of performance in excess of hurdle |
| Hurdle: | Greater of: RBA Cash Rate + 2.50% or 4% |
| Entry/Exit Fee: | Nil |
| Buy/Sell Spread: | +0.25% / -0.25% |
| Distributions: | Semi-annual |
| Applications/Redemptions: | Monthly |
| Redemptions: | Monthly with 30 days' notice |
| Investment Horizon: | 3 - 5 years + |
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