Our Funds
 

L1 Capital is committed to offering clients best of breed investment products that can deliver exceptional risk adjusted returns. The entire investment team is significantly invested across L1 Capital products.

L1 Capital investment products:

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L1 Capital Long Short Fund is an absolute return fund that offers investors a highly diversified portfolio of long and short positions based on our fundamental bottom-up research process. The Fund’s objective is to deliver a net return of at least 10% p.a. to investors with considerably less market risk (on average).

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L1 Capital Catalyst Fund is a high conviction, long-only equities fund focused on unlocking company value through shareholder activism. The Catalyst Fund invests in a concentrated portfolio of stocks that offer a compelling combination of value and quality with a major positive catalyst to drive investor returns.

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L1 Capital Global Opportunities Fund (USD) applies rigorous fundamental analysis to invest in small to mid-capitalisation securities around the world across the capital structure. It uses macro themes to identify its investment targets then structures its portfolio to have low correlation to common equity and bond benchmarks and downside protection through multi layered risk management.

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L1 Capital International Fund was launched in March 2019 and aims to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns over a long-term investment horizon by investing in high quality companies that have favourable cashflow-based valuations. The portfolio is concentrated with between 20-40 high conviction positions.

From 22 November 2023, the Fund is available as  ‘dual registry’ structure that allows investors to buy and sell shares in the Fund both on-market via the ASX and off-market via the registry.

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L1 Capital U.K. Residential Property Fund invests in high-yielding residential assets that can deliver strong and growing income, along with significant capital appreciation. It does this by acquiring underperforming or undermanaged UK property assets outside of London, at a discount, repositioning these assets and/or managing the assets more actively. At the appropriate time, the Fund will then sell these assets whether via break up to the retail market or as a portfolio to an institutional investor.

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L1 Capital Long Short Fund

  • Australia’s best performing long short fund (since inception in 2014)*
  • 18.6% net return p.a. since inception
  • Strong positive returns across a wide range of sectors.

Note: Performance data current as at 31 October 2023. *Ranking in FE Analytics Australian Shares universe.

Fund Overview

Fund inception date 1 September 2014

Type of investments Australian shares, international shares, index futures, equity derivatives

Investment objective 10% p.a. net return over the long term

Time horizon At least 5 years

Investor type Retail/sophisticated/wholesale

Benchmark None

Shorting Yes

Positions (typical) 50-100 positions

International exposure 10-30%

Typical net exposure 30-100%

Max net exposure 150%

Max gross exposure 300%



ZENITH AWARDS

Winner | Zenith Fund Awards ‘Australian Equities – Alternative Strategies’ 2022

ALT. INV. AWARDS

Winner | Alt. Inv. Manager of the Year 2021 & Best Listed Alt. Inv. Product (ASX:LSF) 2021 & 2022

HSBC SURVEY

‘Best Performing Hedge Fund Globally’ in 2015 and ‘Top 20 Hedge Fund Globally’ in 2016, 2017 and 2021

EUREKAHEDGE

Winner | ‘Best Asian Long/Short Equity Fund’ in 2017, Ranked Top 5 for returns in 2020 for large APAC-based HFs

Monthly Performance (Net)

PeriodJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
2014--------(2.4)3.02.91.65.1
20150.69.12.41.73.7(0.9)3.32.15.58.58.14.660.5
20165.80.65.52.52.8(0.9)3.23.90.5(0.2)0.62.129.4
20172.51.82.81.04.11.72.61.71.92.50.83.530.5
20180.5(0.5)(1.7)1.6(3.8)(6.3)0.8(5.9)(2.1)(4.0)(2.6)(6.1)(26.6)
20194.35.10.22.8(2.8)3.81.20.42.63.30.32.225.9
2020(7.8)(7.1)(23.0)22.911.0(2.2)(2.0)10.00.5(2.6)30.84.326.5
2021(0.1)9.1(0.1)5.04.1(0.6)1.85.24.82.3(7.2)3.630.4
20222.77.01.43.30.1(13.7)(4.7)5.9(8.0)5.18.14.29.4
20233.7(2.0)0.61.8(3.4)1.85.4(4.7)0.9(3.1)0.4

Fund Performance vs Global Indices (Net)

PeriodCumulative ReturnAnnualised Return (p.a.)
L1 Capital Long Short Fund (Net)376.818.6
S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index76.06.4
MSCI World Net Total Return Index (USD)86.37.0
HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index10.11.1
Net performance as at 31 October 2023 for the Daily Class. Inception Date 3 October 2016. Data prior to that date relates to the Monthly Class which has a different fee structure, inception date 1 September 2014. Past performance should not be taken as an indicator of future performance.

Monthly Class

Fund inception date 1 September 2014

Minimum investment AUD$500,000

Subscription Monthly

Management fee 1.28% p.a. including GST less RITCs

Performance fee 20.5%

Daily Class

Fund inception date 3 October 2016

Minimum investment AUD$25,000

Subscription Daily

Management fee 1.54% p.a. including GST less RITCs

Performance fee 20.5%

Listed Investment Company (LIC)

Fund inception date 24 April 2018

Subscription Listed on ASX

Website www.L1longshort.com

Management fee 1.44% p.a. including GST less RITCs

Performance fee 20.0%

Cayman - Offshore Feeder (USD denominated)

Fund inception date 5 January 2017

Minimum investment USD$250,000

Subscription Monthly

Management fee 1.25% p.a.

Performance fee 20.0%

How to invest

To invest in the L1 Capital Long Short Fund please download and read the appropriate PDS (above) and complete the application form.

You can also contact us for further assistance.

L1 Capital Catalyst Fund

The Catalyst Fund:

  • is a high conviction, activist fund that seeks to deliver positive catalysts that unlock major share price upside for investors.
  • invests in a small number of companies at any one time, ensuring the team has market-leading company and industry knowledge and is fully focused on providing value-adding opportunities to company boards and management teams.
  • is able to leverage the knowledge, experience and relationships of L1 Capital’s Australian equities investment team.
  • is focused on delivering improved ESG outcomes at ASX200 corporates. The Fund uses shareholder activism to enhance corporate governance and protect the interests of shareholders.

The Catalyst Fund is truly unique:

  • Track record – One of the most respected and best performing hedge fund managers in Australia. The L1 Capital Long Short Fund has returned more than 25% p.a. (net) in 6 out of the last 8 calendar years.
  • Scale – Successful activist investing generally requires the fund to have sufficient scale to build a meaningful stake, have access to management, board and other institutional shareholders and the resources to dedicate to an activist campaign.  L1 Capital’s scale enables the Group to be a significant shareholder and have access to all relevant stakeholders.
  • Resourcing – Fully resourced investment team with deep experience, knowledge and relationships across the entire Australian market.
  • Alignment – Total alignment with investors.  The investment team has invested significant personal wealth into the Fund alongside investors.

Note: Performance data current as at 30 September 2023.

L1 Capital Catalyst Fund Team

James Hawkins
James Hawkins
Partner & Head of Catalyst Fund
B.Laws (Hons)/ B.Comm (Finance)

James is a Partner and Head of the Catalyst Fund. Prior to joining L1 Capital in 2021 James spent nearly ten years at Flagstaff Partners, where he was a Managing Director and Equity Partner that originated and executed M&A, equity and debt transactions. Previously, he worked at Macquarie Capital in Melbourne and New York where he was involved in several successful principal investments and a wide range of investment banking transactions after beginning his career at Clayton Utz as a solicitor. James is a generalist with experience covering a wide range of sectors including industrials, gaming, infrastructure, retail, education and mining services. James holds a double degree in Law and Commerce from Monash University, with Honours in Law.

Benjamin Ng
Benjamin Ng
Senior Investment Analyst
B.Com & Info Sys, (Accounting and Finance), MBA

Benjamin is a Senior Investment Analyst within the L1 Capital Catalyst Team. Prior to joining L1, Benjamin spent 10 years at management consultancy Bain & Company, where he was as an Associate Partner based in Melbourne and London. Prior to that Benjamin spent nearly 4 years in investment banking at J.P. Morgan in Melbourne. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Information Systems, Accounting and Finance from the University of Melbourne and an MBA from the London Business School.

Mihali Stamatis
Mihali Stamatis
Investment Analyst
B.Com (Finance and Economics)

Mihali is an Investment Analyst within the L1 Capital Catalyst Team. Prior to joining L1, Mihali worked in public equities for Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan in London and in the Investment Banking Group of Goldman Sachs in the Consumer, Retail & Healthcare team in London and the Natural Resources team in Perth. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce, Finance and Economics, from the University of Western Australia.

Tom Crowhurst
Tom Crowhurst
Investment Analyst
B.Com (Fin and Econ), MEng (Mech Eng)

Tom is an Investment Analyst within the L1 Capital Catalyst Team. Prior to joining L1, Tom worked at BGH Capital in Melbourne and in the Investment Banking Group of Goldman Sachs in the Natural Resources team and the Consumer, Retail, Healthcare and Technology, Media & Telecommunications team in Melbourne. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce, Finance and Economics, and a Master of Mechanical Engineering, both from the University of Melbourne.

Monthly Net Performance (%)

PeriodJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
2021------2.29.33.9(2.5)(2.4)5.616.7
2022(4.2)2.75.94.1(2.6)(10.3)2.44.2(7.0)7.74.8(3.8)2.1
20236.2(1.2)1.91.8(2.1)2.93.6(2.8)(3.6)(5.3)0.7
Net performance as at 31 October 2023. Inception Date 1 July 2021. Figures may not sum exactly due to rounding. Past performance should not be taken as an indicator of future performance.

Fund Performance* (%)

Fund (%)Index**(%)Excess (%)
1 month(5.3)(3.8)(1.5)
3 months(11.3)(7.2)(4.1)
6 months(7.5)(5.3)(2.2)
1 year1.43.0(1.5)
2 years3.00.4+2.5
Since Inception p.a. - 01 July 20218.11.1+7.0
Since Inception cumulative - 01 July 202120.02.5+17.5
Net performance as at 31 October 2023. Inception Date 1 July 2021. Figures may not sum exactly due to rounding. Past performance should not be taken as an indicator of future performance.

How to invest

To invest in the L1 Capital Catalyst Fund please download and read the appropriate PDS (above) and complete the application form.

You can also contact us for further assistance.

L1 Capital Global Opportunities Fund

L1 Capital Global Opportunities Fund (USD) applies rigorous fundamental analysis to invest in small to mid-capitalisation securities around the world across the capital structure. It uses macro themes to identify its investment targets then structures its portfolio to have low correlation to common equity and bond benchmarks and downside protection through multi layered risk management. The fund is also known for its investments in listed Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (“SPACs”) through which it backs management teams with the potential to make accretive acquisitions.



How to invest

This Fund is currently closed to new investors.
Please contact us for further assistance.

L1 Capital International Fund

  • L1 Capital International believes that quality and value are the key drivers of long-term shareholder returns and applies a detailed fundamental investment process.
  • Capital preservation over the investment horizon is central to our investment philosophy and process.
  • Please visit www.L1International.com for additional information on this Fund.

 

Fund Overview

Fund inception date 1 March 2019

Type of investments High quality global leading companies

Investor type Retail/sophisticated/wholesale

Benchmark MSCI World Net Total Return Index in AUD

Minimum investment AUD$25,000

Subscription Daily

Investment objectives Outperform Benchmark over rolling five year periods (net of fees) and deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns over a medium to long term investment horizon whilst lowering the risk of a permanent loss of capital

Positions 20-40

Cash levels 0-25%, typically around 10%

Gearing No

Shorting No

FX Exposure Unhedged

Management Fee 1.2% inclusive of GST and RITC

Performance Fee 15% above MSCI World Net Total Return Index in AUD subject to any underperformance being recouped. There must be positive absolute performance (adjusted for distributions) in the Performance Period (otherwise positive relative performance is carried forward to the next Performance Period)



Monthly Net Performance (%)

PeriodJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
2019--0.85.8(2.7)4.42.81.5(0.5)(0.8)4.9(1.4)15.4
20206.0(2.6)(8.9)2.03.6(2.6)1.53.8(0.3)(1.1)3.5(0.3)3.8
20216.12.95.45.9(0.2)5.53.44.6(4.1)1.13.81.141.1
2022(4.1)(5.6)(4.3)(3.6)(0.4)(6.4)10.2(4.3)(5.5)7.11.3(6.3)(21.1)
20235.41.46.41.93.03.82.24.6(3.1)(1.1)26.9

Fund Performance* (%)

Fund (%)Index**(%)Excess (%)
1 Month(1.1)(1.0)(0.1)
3 Months0.2(3.5)+3.7
Calendar YTD26.915.5+11.4
1 Year20.511.6+8.9
3 Years p.a.13.411.9+1.5
Since Inception p.a. - 1 March 201911.910.6+1.4
Since Inception Cumulative - 1 March 201969.359.8+9.4
Numbers may not add due to rounding. Past performance should not be taken as an indicator of future performance.
** MSCI World Net Total Return Index in AUD. Returns measured from Index close on 1 March 2019 to 31 October 2023.

How to invest

To invest in the L1 Capital International Fund (Managed Fund) please download and read the PDS and complete the application form.

Please read the Reference Guide which forms part of the PDS.

You can also contact us for further assistance. Further information is available at www.L1International.com.

L1 Capital U.K. Residential Property Fund

  • The objective of the Fund is to deliver clients a net return of at least 10% p.a., including a dividend yield of 6% p.a. (after fees and expenses, before tax).
  • The team now manages over 40 residential buildings, comprising approximately 2,500 units, valued at approximately A$200m.
  • An attractive asset class delivering a strong and defensive income yield with further upside from capital growth.
  • High calibre investment team with seeking to add significant value regardless of general property market trends.

All comments as of 30 June 2022.

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How to invest

This Fund is currently closed to new investors.
Please contact us for further assistance.