Investment objective
To achieve returns in excess of the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index over the suggested minimum investment time period of five to seven years.
Key facts
Fund performance2
Net returns as at 31 March 2019
| Timeframe | Fund | Benchmark | Active return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 yr % | 12.76 | 12.06 | 0.70 |
| 3 yr % pa | 10.28 | 11.46 | -1.18 |
| 5 yr % pa | 7.50 | 7.40 | 0.10 |
| 7 yr % pa | 10.85 | 9.97 | 0.88 |
| 10 yr % pa | 11.65 | 10.35 | 1.30 |
| 15 yr % pa | 11.28 | 8.71 | 2.57 |
| Since inception (30/06/03) % pa | 11.83 | 9.33 | 2.50 |
| Timeframe | 1 yr % |
3 yr % pa |
5 yr % pa |
7 yr % pa |
10 yr % pa |
15 yr % pa |
Since inception (30/06/03) % pa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 12.76 | 10.28 | 7.50 | 10.85 | 11.65 | 11.28 | 11.83 |
| Benchmark | 12.06 | 11.46 | 7.40 | 9.97 | 10.35 | 8.71 | 9.33 |
| Active return | 0.70 | -1.18 | 0.10 | 0.88 | 1.30 | 2.57 | 2.50 |
Total net returns represent past performance only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Returns of the Fund can be volatile and in some periods may be negative. The return of capital is not guaranteed. Benchmark: S&P ASX 200 Accumulation Index.
See for yourself how the fund has performed since inception. The chart below represents the value now of $10,000 invested in the Fidelity Australian Equities Fund in June 2003 compared with $10,000 invested in the S&P/ ASX 200 Accumulation Index.
Chart as at: 31 March 2019
Total net returns represent past performance only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Returns of the Fund can be volatile and in some periods may be negative. The return of capital is not guaranteed. Benchmark: S&P ASX 200 Accumulation Index.
Net as at 31 March 2019
| Total return | Growth | Income | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 yr % | 12.76 | 9.34 | 3.42 |
| 3 yr % pa | 10.28 | 7.02 | 3.26 |
| 5 yr % pa | 7.5 | 4.29 | 3.21 |
| 7 yr % pa | 10.85 | 7.39 | 3.46 |
| 10 yr % pa | 11.65 | 8.19 | 3.46 |
| 15 yr % pa | 11.28 | 7.05 | 4.23 |
| Since inception (30/06/03) % pa | 11.83 | 7.78 | 4.05 |
| 1 yr % |
3 yr % pa |
5 yr % pa |
7 yr % pa |
10 yr % pa |
15 yr % pa |
Since inception (30/06/03) % pa |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total return | 12.76 | 10.28 | 7.5 | 10.85 | 11.65 | 11.28 | 11.83 |
| Growth | 9.34 | 7.02 | 4.29 | 7.39 | 8.19 | 7.05 | 7.78 |
| Income | 3.42 | 3.26 | 3.21 | 3.46 | 3.46 | 4.23 | 4.05 |
Growth return is the unit price movement on exit to exit basis. Income is expressed as Total Return less growth component.
Total net returns represent past performance only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Returns of the Fund can be volatile and in some periods may be negative. The return of capital is not guaranteed. Benchmark: S&P ASX 200 Accumulation Index.
Sectors, holdings and distributions
As at 31 March 2019
As at 31 March 2019
| % total net assets | |
|---|---|
| COMMONWEALTH BANK AUSTRALIA | 9.0% |
| BHP GROUP LTD | 8.2% |
| AUSTRALIA & N ZEAL BKG GRP LTD | 6.6% |
| SUNCORP GROUP LTD | 6.2% |
| CSL LTD | 5.4% |
| WESTPAC BANKING CORP | 5.1% |
| MACQUARIE GROUP LTD | 4.2% |
| WISETECH GLOBAL LTD | 4.1% |
| GOODMAN GROUP | 4.1% |
| OIL SEARCH LIMITED | 3.7% |
As at 31 March 2019
| Fund % | Benchmark % | Relative % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUNCORP GROUP LTD | 6.2 | 1.1 | 5.1 |
| WISETECH GLOBAL LTD | 4.1 | 0.2 | 3.9 |
| OIL SEARCH LIMITED | 3.7 | 0.6 | 3.0 |
| RAMSAY HEALTH CARE LTD | 3.5 | 0.5 | 3.0 |
| SEEK LTD | 3.2 | 0.4 | 2.8 |
As at 31 March 2019
| Fund % | Benchmark % | Relative % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD | 0.0 | 4.2 | - 4.2 |
| WOOLWORTHS GROUP LTD | 0.0 | 2.4 | - 2.4 |
| TELSTRA CORP LTD | 0.0 | 2.4 | - 2.4 |
| TRANSURBAN GROUP | 0.0 | 2.1 | - 2.1 |
| WOODSIDE PETROLEUM LTD | 0.0 | 2.0 | - 2.0 |
| Distribution | Distribution (CPU) | Reinvestment price |
|---|---|---|
| 31-Mar-19 | 24.267 | $33.448 |
CPU = cents per unit. The above cash CPU excludes imputation credits and foreign income tax offsets which are non-cash components and are reported in the end of year tax statement. If the Distribution CPU column is 0.0000 it means that nothing was distributed.
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From the desk of Paul Taylor - Celebrating 15 Years!
If you'd have invested in the Fidelity Australian Equities Fund back in June 2003, you'd have made almost six times your money. Portfolio Manager Paul Taylor looks back at his incredible career, some lessons his learnt along the way and the importance of playing to your strengths.
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This Fund is subject to the risk of stock market fluctuations. Investors accessing the Fund through a master trust or wrap account will also bear any fees charged by the operator of such master trust or wrap account. Any apparent discrepancies in the numbers are due to rounding.
1Management costs and buy/sell spread are current as at the date of publication of this website. These fees may be subject to change in the future.
2Total returns (net) have been calculated using mid prices and are net of Fidelity’s management costs, transactional and operational costs and assumes reinvestment of distributions. No allowance has been made for tax or the buy/sell spread. Returns of more than one year are annualised. The return of capital is not guaranteed.
Why this fund
The same highly experienced portfolio manager since 2003, backed by a highly experienced team.
A diversified portfolio with a consistent, rigorous investment approach.
Strong fund ratings from professional research houses.
Meet Paul Taylor
Portfolio Manager of the Fidelity Australian Equities Fund, Paul Taylor describes his love of markets, investments and his overarching goal to provide strong long-term returns to clients to help meet their investment goals.
Related insights
2019 outlook: Australian Equities
Despite dire predictions, I believe 2019 will be a stronger year for the Australian equity market as much of the uncertainty we’ve experienced this year will have played out
Volatility in the Australian equity market
Periods of volatility create nervousness for investors but in the long term are they good for markets or a sign of storms ahead?
From the desk of Paul Taylor - Celebrating 15 Years!
If you'd have invested in the Fidelity Australian Equities Fund back in June 2003, you'd have made almost six times your money. Portfolio Manager Paul Taylor looks back at his incredible career, some lessons his learnt along the way and the importance of playing to your strengths.
What a journey - Paul Taylor celebrates 15 years!
In the 15 years since its inception, the Fidelity Australian Equities Fund has delivered remarkably strong long-term performance, cementing Portfolio Manager Paul Taylor as one the industries heavyweights. We speak to Paul about his extraordinary success, the Fund’s evolution and what he’s excited about going forward.
From the desk of Paul Taylor
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Awards6
For the fourth consecutive year, the Fidelity Australian Equities Fund has been awarded the Best Australian Share Fund in Money magazine’s Best of the Best Awards 2017. Money Magazine selected funds with the highest ratings from Morningstar, Zenith and Lonsec and with a minimum investment amount of $25, 000 or less for the category. Funds were then ranked according to their rating by each research house. Research house ratings were then combined with a further filtering process to determine the winner1.
For the third consecutive year, the Fidelity Australian Equities Fund has been awarded the Best Australian Share Fund in Money magazine’s Best of the Best Awards 2016. Money Magazine selected funds with the highest ratings from Morningstar, Zenith and Lonsec and with a minimum investment amount of $25, 000 or less for the category. Funds were then ranked according to their rating by each research house. Research house ratings were then combined with a further filtering process to determine the winner1.
The Fidelity Australian Equities Fund was a Finalist in the Australian Equities Large Caps sector at the Professional Planner/Zenith Investment Partners Fund Awards. The awards recognise excellence in the application of a fund manager's investment philosophy and process in the management of their respective capability. Zenith follows a robust and comprehensive process for selecting the nominees and assigning the winners of each fund category, and this process builds on Zenith's established fund manager review and rating process2.
For the second consecutive year, the Fidelity Australian Equities Fund has been awarded the Best Australian Share Fund in Money magazine’s Best of the Best Awards 2015. Money Magazine selected funds with the highest ratings from Morningstar, Zenith and Lonsec and with a minimum investment amount of $25, 000 or less for the category. Funds were then ranked according to their rating by each research house. Research house ratings were then combined with a further filtering process to determine the winner1.
The Fidelity Australian Equities Fund has been awarded the Best Australian Share Fund in Money magazine’s Best of the Best Awards 2014. Money Magazine selected funds with the highest ratings from Morningstar, Zenith and Lonsec and with a minimum investment amount of $25, 000 or less for the category. Funds were then ranked according to their rating by each research house. Research house ratings were then combined with a further filtering process to determine the winner1.
This Fund is subject to the risk of stock market fluctuations. Investors accessing the Fund through a master trust or wrap account will also bear any fees charged by the operator of such master trust or wrap account. Any apparent discrepancies in the numbers are due to rounding.
1Management costs and buy/sell spread are current as at the date of publication of this website. These fees may be subject to change in the future.
2Total returns (net) have been calculated using mid prices and are net of Fidelity’s management costs, transactional and operational costs and assumes reinvestment of distributions. No allowance has been made for tax or the buy/sell spread. Returns of more than one year are annualised. The return of capital is not guaranteed.