Absolute Return Fund

The Fund aims to deliver double-digit returns with lower volatility across all market conditions.

Fund Overview

Overview

The Datt Absolute Return Fund is launched to generate double-digit absolute returns per annum over a rolling two-year period, aiming to deliver strong performance regardless of broader market or economic conditions.

18.07%

Net Return
Since Inception (p.a)

210.36%

Net Return
Since Inception

2018

Founded
‍

Open

Fund Status
‍

Investment Objective & Strategy

The rules we invest by

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Preserve Capital First

Our foremost goal is to minimise the risk of permanent capital loss, ensuring capital resilience for our investors across all market conditions and cycles.

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Deliver Consistent Growth

Our Absolute Return Fund aims to generate net double-digit returns over rolling two-year periods. It is designed to perform independently of broader market conditions, offering consistent, reliable outcomes.

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Invest with Conviction

We invest in a concentrated portfolio of Australian-listed assets, unconstrained by sector or size. Our process identifies only the most compelling, risk-adjusted opportunities across multiple asset classes.

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Independent Research

We apply a proprietary research model to uncover overlooked investment opportunities. This independent, evidence-based process supports higher conviction and long-term outperformance.

Fund Performance

Performance

As of May 2025, the Datt Absolute Return Fund has delivered a net return of 210.36% since inception, ranking in the top decile of their respective peer groups and outperforming their industry benchmarks.

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FUND

1 MONTH

3 MONTHS

1 YEAR

3 YEARS (p.a)

5 YEARS (p.a)

SINCE INCEPTION (p.a)

Asolute Return Fund

2.10%

12.31%

9.10%

19.24%

21.83%

18.07%

Benchmark

0.75%

2.29%

9.08%

7.54%

7.20%

9.65%

Net Value

1.35%

10.02%

-0.55%

10.16%

14.29%

10.87%

May 2025

The
Fund

Benchmark

Net Value

1
Month

2.10%

0.75%

1.35%

3
Months

12.31%

2.29%

10.02%

1
Year

9.10%

9.65%

-0.55%

3 Years (p.a)

19.24%

9.08%

10.16%

5 Years (p.a)

21.83%

7.54%

14.29%

Since Inception (p.a)

18.07%

7.20%

10.87%

Disclaimer

The Fund’s benchmark is the RBA Cash Rate plus 5% per annum.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results and does not guarantee future returns. Investment in the Fund is limited to wholesale and sophisticated investors as defined under Australian law.
The Datt Absolute Return Fund was launched in August 2018. Returns shown are calculated net of all fees and expenses and reflect the actual performance since inception. Performance may vary for individual investors depending on the timing of their investment.

Key Fun Details

Description

Name

Datt Capital Absolute Return Fund

Investment Manager

Datt Capital

Trustee & Fund Administrator:

Fundhost

Custodian

HSBC

Auditors

Ernst & Young

Benchmark

RBA Cash Rate + 5% (Index Unaware)

Asset Class

Long-only, Australian assets

Leverage

None

Minimum Subscription

$100,000 and only open to investors considered "wholesale investors" under Section s761g of the Corporations Act.

Redemptions

Monthly

Distribution Frequency

Annual

Management Fees

1.025%

Performance Fees

20.5% above Benchmark

Platform availability

Hub24 IDPS, Mason Stevens IDPS, and Netwealth IDPS

APIR

FHT3309AU

The details above are indicative and should be read in conjunction with any Information Memorandum (IM) which may be available upon request.

Get Started

How to Invest?

You can invest in our Absolute Return Fund directly through our secure online application. To get started, simply click below.

Invest Online

This Fund is also available through the following investment platforms:

HUB24 IDPS
Mason Stevens IDPS
Netwealth IDPS

To invest via these platforms, please contact your platform financial adviser. For further information about our Fund offerings, contact our Distribution Manager, Daniel Liptak, via call at 0419 004 524 or via email at daniel@datt.com.au.

FAQs

Who can invest in the Datt Absolute Return Fund?

The Fund is open only to wholesale or professional investors under the Corporations Act 2001. This generally includes individuals with a qualified accountant’s certificate confirming either annual income of $250,000+ for the past two years or net assets of $2.5 million or more.

What types of investments does the Fund hold?

The Fund invests in a concentrated portfolio of Australian-listed securities across multiple sectors and asset classes. We are market-cap and industry agnostic, focusing purely on the best risk-adjusted opportunities.

How is this Fund different from other equity funds?

Unlike equity funds that track benchmarks, our strategy targets absolute returns and uncorrelated performance. We don’t follow index weights; we invest where we see genuine value and protection of capital.

How do you manage risk in the Fund?

Capital protection is core to our process. We assess downside risk before every investment, maintain portfolio concentration for control, and avoid overexposure to any single theme, sector, or macro bet.

What is the minimum investment amount?

The minimum investment in the Datt Absolute Return Fund is $100,000. Investors must qualify as wholesale or sophisticated investors under Australian law, or meet the Small Scale Offering exemption. The Fund is available to eligible investors in Australia and New Zealand only. All applicants must read the Fund’s Information Memorandum before investing.

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