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5.88
%

1Y Performance

YTD as at

30 April 2026

9.43
%p.a.

Investment Returns

Since inception November 2018

6.51
%

Dividend Yield

Fully Franked*

$
90.5
m+

Donation Amount

Includes donations made by Sohn Hearts & Minds Conference

Portfolio commentary

April 2026

All figures as at 

30 April 2026

The HM1 portfolio was up 4.3% for the month of April, marginally underperforming the MSCI World Accumulation Index (AUD), which was up 5.1%. Since inception, HM1 has delivered an annualised pre-tax investment return of 9.4% p.a. As at 30 April, the current annualised dividend yield is 6.5%, fully franked.

 

Several holdings recorded strong moves in April, led by ACM Research (+31%) alongside gains in Amazon (+27%) and Steel Dynamics (+27%). Semiconductor exposure also contributed positively, with TSMC (+17%) and NVIDIA (+14%) up for the month (both remaining significant long-term winners since purchase). BlackLine (-16%) and DiDi Global (-11%) were the weakest performers over the period.

 

With a lot happening in global energy markets, we spoke with Robert Mullin of Marathon Resource Advisors, who pitched SLB (SLB.NYSE) at the 2025 Sohn Hearts & Minds Conference. The stock is now up 55% since November. SLB is a global oilfield services and technology company supporting exploration, drilling and production across offshore and onshore energy markets. Read more insights here.

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Performance

1m
6M
1Y
3Y p.a.
SINCE INCEPTION
p.a.
HM1 Investment Performance
4.31
%
-12.65
%
5.88
%
9.86
%
9.43
%
MSCI World Accumulation (AUD)
5.10
%
-2.55
%
15.47
%
16.98
%
14.2
%

Fully franked dividends since inception

Interim FY24
Final FY24
Interim FY25
FINAL FY25
Interim FY26
Dividend Payments
7.0
cps
7.5
cps
8.0
cps
9.0
cps
9.5
cps

The Board of HM1 has resolved to increase dividends by 0.5 cps every 6 months for the foreseeable future subject to there being no sustained period of investment market underperformance. For full dividend history visit our dividends page. Please ensure your bank account details are up to date by logging into InvestorServe.

Portfolio holdings

Listed in alphabetical order

Top 10 Core Portfolio

Represents 47% of total portfolio holdings
View Core Fund Managers

Conference Portfolio Holdings

Represents 30% of total portfolio holdings
View Conference Fund Managers


Top 10 Holdings and Conference Holdings percentages shown above do not represent the full portfolio. Only selected holdings have been displayed for latest performance purposes.

* All figures as at 30 April 2026 unless otherwise stated. Performance since inception: Fund inception 14 Nov 2018. Fully Franked Dividend Yield: Annualised fully franked dividend of 18.0cps divided by share price on 30 April 2026. HM1 Investment Performance is calculated after expenses and before Australian taxes. The comparator is the MSCI World Accumulation in AUD; gross of withholding tax. This is general information only and does not consider your objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should read the relevant offer documents and seek independent financial advice before making any investment decisions. All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of capital. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Hearts and Minds Investments Limited is a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No. 1317870) of Capital Matters RE Services Limited (AFSL No. 563036).