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About the Fund

The WaveStone Australian Equity Long Short Fund offers investors an Australian equities exposure that aims to outperform the S&P/ASX 300 Index over the medium to long term through a high conviction portfolio.

Typically targeting a 130% long / 30% short portfolio structure, with a net market exposure of 100% .
Typically invests in 40-70 long positions and 25-45 short positions.
Considers tax consequences of investment decisions. Distributions may include franking credits.

Why this Fund

The Fund is intended to be suitable for investors who are happy to invest for at least five years, are seeking high levels of return and are comfortable with high volatility, including the possibility of periods of negative returns.

Considers tax consequences of investment decisions. Distributions may include franking credits.
The investment team is highly seasoned, with extensive investment experience across Australian equities.
Uses a range of tools including short selling and derivatives to generate alpha and manage risk.

Fund Facts

About this fund
Unit prices (at 29 Oct 2026)
Buy $1.52 / Sell $1.52
Buy/sell spread
0.15% / 0.15%
Inception date
02 Jul 2009
Benchmark
-
Fund size (at 30 Sep 2026)
$70.44m
Distribution Frequency
Annually
Suggested Min Timeframe
-
Currency
AUD
Portfolio Managers
Charles Story
Raaz Bhuyan
Fund IDs
APIR
HOW0053AU
ARSN
-
TICKER
-
Fees / Pricing
Management Costs
0.99%
Performance Fee (if applicable)
15%
Minimum Investment
-

^ From 1 January 2014 to 19 October 2026, the benchmark of the Fund was the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index. Prior to this, the benchmark of the Fund was the RBA Cash Rate. Fund size displayed at a class level only. Interests in the WaveStone Australian Equity Long Short Fund ARSN 134 793 605 are offered by Fidante Partners Limited (ABN 94 002 835 592 AFSL 234 668) (Fidante Partners). Fidante Partners has appointed WaveStone Capital Pty Limited (ABN 80 120 179 419 AFSL 331644) as the investment manager of the Fund.

^^Effective 20 October 2026 the Fund changed its investment objective and name. The Fund was previously the WaveStone Dynamic Australian Equity Fund.

Resources

You should read the Fund's TMD and PDS to ensure the key attributes of the Fund as described in the TMD and PDS aligns with your objectives, financial situation and needs before making a decision about whether to acquire or continue to hold the Fund.

Fund Ratings

Organisation Rating
Lonsec Recommended
Morningstar -
Zenith Recommended

The rating issued 11/2025 is published by Lonsec Research Pty Ltd ABN 11 151 658 561 AFSL 421 445 (Lonsec). Ratings are general advice only and have been prepared without taking account of investors’ objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider your personal circumstances, read the product disclosure statement and seek independent financial advice before investing. The rating is not a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold any product. Past performance information is not indicative of future performance. Ratings are subject to change without notice and Lonsec Research assumes no obligation to update. Lonsec Research uses objective criteria and receives a fee from the Fund Manager. Visit lonsec.com.au for ratings information and to access the full report. © 2025 Lonsec. All rights reserved.

The Zenith Investment Partners (ABN 27 103 132 672, AFS Licence 226872) (“Zenith”) rating (WaveStone Australian Equity Long Short Fund – October 2026) referred to in this piece is limited to “General Advice” (s766B Corporations Act 2001) for Wholesale clients only. This advice has been prepared without taking into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of any individual, including target markets of financial products, where applicable, and is subject to change at any time without prior notice.  It is not a specific recommendation to purchase, sell or hold the relevant product(s).  Investors should seek independent financial advice before making an investment decision and should consider the appropriateness of this advice in light of their own objectives, financial situation and needs.  Investors should obtain a copy of, and consider the PDS or offer document before making any decision and refer to the full Zenith Product Assessment available on the Zenith website.  Past performance is not an indication of future performance. Zenith usually charges the product issuer, fund manager or related party to conduct Product Assessments.  Full details regarding Zenith’s methodology, ratings definitions and regulatory compliance are available on our Product Assessments and at Fund Research Regulatory Guidelines.