Portfolio Commentary

The HM1 portfolio was up 0.21% for the month of January, outperforming the MSCI World Accumulation Index (AUD), which was down 2.14%. 

Since inception, HM1 has delivered an annualised pre-tax investment return of 10.68% p.a. As at 31 January, the current annualised dividend yield is 5.7%, fully franked. 

The 2025 Conference portfolio continues to build momentum. ACM Research (ACMR.NAS), virtually pitched by Beeneet Kothari of Tekne Capital Management, remains an early standout performer and is now up 75% since purchase.

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Brookdale Senior Living (BKD.NYSE), pitched by Vihari Ross of Antipodes Partners, has also delivered strong gains, rising 63% since November. You can hear more insights from Vihari Ross on AI, technology, and the value of human connection in an interview off stage following her presentation at Sohn Hearts & Minds.

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It was also pleasing to see Prusik Investment Management, our new addition to the Core Fund Manager line-up, outperform strongly in January. AIA (1299.HK), Swire Pacific (0019.HK) and CK Hutchison (0001.HK) were up between 10 and 25% during the month.

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The HM1 portfolio was up 0.21% for the month of January, outperforming the MSCI World Accumulation Index (AUD), which was down 2.14%. 

Since inception, HM1 has delivered an annualised pre-tax investment return of 10.68% p.a. As at 31 January, the current annualised dividend yield is 5.7%, fully franked. 

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