Ausbil grows active ETF range available on ASX

In the effort to meet unprecedented investor appetite for exchange traded funds (ETFs), Ausbil Investment Management has repackaged a further two global strategies into ETF format and launched them on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).

The Ausbil Global SmallCap Fund – Active ETF (GSCF) and the Ausbil Global Essential Infrastructure Fund (Hedged) – Active ETF (GHIF) join the Ausbil Active Dividend Income Fund – Active ETF (DIVI) launched on the ASX just last month.

“GSCF seeks to exploit the inefficiencies within global small-cap stocks by investing in quality companies with unrecognised growth potential at attractive valuations,”  co-portfolio manager, Tobias Bucks, said.

“We employ a blend of both qualitative and quantitative analysis and a disciplined risk management process in this increasingly popular sector.”

“Infrastructure, in particular essential assets like airports, toll roads, energy utilities, pipelines and communications, all provide services that are critical for daily life and can provide a consistent return for investors across varying market conditions,” Head of Listed Infrastructure, Tim Humphreys, said.

“We aim to uncover undervalued streams of cashflow from these assets that are not yet fully priced by the market for our investors.”

The ETF launches follow the Global SmallCap Fund and the Global Essential Infrastructure Fund operating for seven years and five years, respectively, in the unlisted market.

“We are excited to officially launch these two active global funds as ETFs – following the recent launch of the Ausbil Active Dividend Income Fund (ASX ticker: DIVI) – in September on the ASX,” Ausbil chief executive, Mark Knight, said.

“This is a significant milestone in making our investment strategies more accessible to a broader range of investors.

“Through active ETFs, we’re directly meeting the requests of financial advisers, SMSFs and everyday investors.

“We believe Ausbil’s active management, a rigorous top-down macro and bottom-up fundamental process, coupled with dynamic portfolio positioning, is well-suited to navigate today’s volatile markets.”