What is Equity Fund?

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Overview

Equity funds are managed funds which invest primarily in companies. You can choose equity funds that invest in Australian shares, international shares or a combination of both. If you decide to invest in Australian equity funds, you could opt for managed funds that mirror the S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Index (a passive or index fund) or one where the fund manager seeks to outperform the index.

Growth equity funds are those where the fund manager selects shares they believe are likely to outperform the market. The Wilson HTM Priority Growth Fund is an example of a High Growth Australian equity fund, while the Wilson HTM Priority Core Fund has a Growth risk/return profile. 

What are Managed Funds?

Managed funds, also known as unit trusts, allow investors to pool their money with others, thus enabling them to invest in assets and markets that may be difficult to access individually. Managed funds are run by investment professionals and come in a variety of forms including fixed interest, property and equity funds or a combination of these.

View our equity funds, the Wilson HTM Priority Growth Fund and the Wilson HTM Priority Core Fund.

Wilson HTM Priority Funds

Priority Growth Fund Returns 2

31/07/2010 Latest Unit Prices 17.5% p.a. 1 year return 23.5% p.a. 5 year return

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1.*The Wilson HTM Priority Growth Fund ARSN 117 083 762 ('Growth Fund') No. 1 ranking is based on 5 year returns for all Australian Equity investment trusts to 31 July 2010 from Morningstar. The Fund has outperformed its benchmark, the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index, by 10.2% p.a., 29.1% p.a., 15.3% p.a., 21.1% p.a., 20.5% p.a. and 22.7% p.a. over 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 years and since inception as at 31 July 2010. 2.^ Returns to 31 July 2010 (net of fees). The Growth Fund inception date is 4/7/2005 and the Wilson HTM Priority Core Fund ARSN 144 032 431 (‘Core Fund') inception date is 22/6/2010. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Returns are net of management fees (1.25% p.a. for the Growth Fund and 1.5% p.a. for the Core Fund) and net of any performance fees (20% for the Growth Fund and 15% for the Core Fund) and assume distributions are reinvested. Returns do not include tax or entry fees of 0-2% or ongoing adviser service fees of 0-1% p.a. as these fees are not charged unless an investor agrees to pay them to an adviser. The Growth Fund’s risk/return profile is High Growth and the Core Fund’s is Growth. The S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index and the All Ordinaries Accumulation Index assume 100% reinvestment of dividends. Interests in the Growth Fund and Core Fund are issued by WHTM Capital Management Limited ABN 29 082 494 362 AFSL 238371. 3. No exit fees apply and no entry fees or adviser service fees are charged unless investors agree to pay them to an adviser. 4. The Growth Fund’s 5 Star Morningstar rating is based on 3 year and 5 year risk-adjusted returns to 31 July 2010 for the Australian mid/small growth funds category. The Morningstar star rating is an assessment of a fund’s past performance based on return and risk which shows how similar investments compare with their competitors. A high rating alone is insufficient basis for an investment decision. © 2010 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. Neither Morningstar nor its affiliates nor their content providers guarantee the above data or content to be accurate, complete or timely nor will they have any liability for its use or distribution. Any general advice has been prepared by Morningstar Australasia Pty Ltd ABN 95 090 665 544, AFSL 240892 a subsidiary of Morningstar, Inc. and the information provided is without reference to your objectives, financial situation or needs. Refer to the Financial Services Guide for more information at www.morningstar.com.au/fsg.pdf, and read the Product Disclosure Statement before making a decision.