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What Is an Absolute Return Fund? A Guide for Investors

Absolute Return Fund. October 23, 2025. What Is an Absolute Return Fund? A Guide for Investors. How absolute return funds generate returns independent of market direction.…

How Absolute Return Funds Reduce Volatility for Australian Investors

Absolute Return Fund. November 26, 2025. How Absolute Return Funds Reduce Volatility for Australian Investors. How absolute return funds limit drawdowns and reduce volatility through disciplined research and low correlation.…

Datt Absolute Return Fund Ranked #1 Among Alternatives Funds

Absolute Return Fund. October 30, 2025. Datt Absolute Return Fund Ranked #1 Among Alternatives Funds.…

Datt Absolute Return Fund Performance - August 2025

Absolute Return Fund. September 25, 2025. Datt Absolute Return Fund Performance - August 2025. Datt Absolute Return Fund gained 4.08% in August 2025, driven by technology and mining exposures.…

Datt Absolute Return Fund | Capital Preservation Strategy

Datt Absolute Return Fund. Australia's #1 alternative fund in 2025 by Morningstar, built to preserve capital and deliver consistent, risk-managed returns for wholesale investors. September 2026 Report.…

Datt Absolute Return Fund Ranked #2 Alternative Funds in 2025

Absolute Return Fund. January 27, 2026. Datt Absolute Return Fund Ranked #2 Alternative Funds in 2025.…

Datt Absolute Return Fund Performance – September 2025

Absolute Return Fund. October 15, 2025. Datt Absolute Return Fund Performance – September 2025.…

Datt Absolute Return Fund Ranked Top 10 Equity Long Only 2025

Absolute Return Fund. February 11, 2026. Datt Absolute Return Fund Ranked Top 10 Equity Long Only 2025. Datt Absolute Return Fund ranked Top 10 Equity Long Only Fund for 2025 by net return.…

Absolute Return Fund Performance: July 2025

Absolute Return Fund. August 28, 2025. Absolute Return Fund Performance: July 2025. The Datt Absolute Return Fund delivered a 7.46% gain in July 2025, driven by tech and financials, outperforming its benchmark by 6.7%. ~ 2 min.read.…

Best Alternative Managed Funds 2025: Datt Capital Ranked #1

Absolute Return Fund. December 21, 2025. Best Alternative Managed Funds 2025: Datt Capital Ranked #1. The Datt Capital Absolute Return Fund ranked #1 among Australian alternative funds for the 12 months to September 2025, returning 33%.…

Absolute Return Fund Performance: May 2025

Absolute Return Fund. June 23, 2025. Absolute Return Fund Performance: May 2025. Absolute Return Fund gained 2.10% in May, driven by gold exposure. Capital remains ready for selective deployment in coming months. Est: ~ 2 min. read.…

Datt Absolute Return Fund March 2026 - Performance Update

Absolute Return Fund. April 8, 2026. Datt Absolute Return Fund March 2026 - Performance Update. The Datt Absolute Return Fund returned -12.67% in March as geopolitical stress drove sharp sector rotation.…

Absolute Return Fund Performance: June 2025

Absolute Return Fund. July 21, 2025. Absolute Return Fund Performance: June 2025. June saw Datt Capital reposition into discounted small-caps, maintaining focus on capital preservation and long-term absolute return generation. Est: ~ 2 min. read.…

Datt Absolute Return Fund Performance – October 2025

Absolute Return Fund. November 11, 2025. Datt Absolute Return Fund Performance – October 2025. Datt Absolute Return Fund stayed disciplined in October 2025, focusing on capital preservation and long-term, risk-adjusted returns. ~ 2 min. read.…

Absolute Return Fund Performance: July 2026

Absolute Return Fund. August 31, 2026. Absolute Return Fund Performance: July 2026. The Fund fell 2.36% in July on energy and healthcare softness, and used the pullback to add to growth and energy positions. ~ 2 min. read. By: Datt Capital.…

Datt Absolute Return Fund Performance – February 2026

Absolute Return Fund. March 12, 2026. Datt Absolute Return Fund Performance – February 2026. Datt Absolute Return Fund returned -3.40% in February amid volatile markets.…

Datt Absolute Return Fund Performance – December 2025

Absolute Return Fund. January 15, 2026. Datt Absolute Return Fund Performance – December 2025. In December 2025, the Fund returned 1.83%, supported by Materials exposure, positioning, and selective opportunities. ~ 2 min. read. By: Datt Capital.…

Datt Absolute Return Fund Performance – November 2025

Absolute Return Fund. December 10, 2025. Datt Absolute Return Fund Performance – November 2025. November update on the Datt Absolute Return Fund.…

Datt Absolute Return Fund Performance – May 2026

Absolute Return Fund. June 10, 2026. Datt Absolute Return Fund Performance – May 2026. In May 2026, the Fund returned -3.45%, as elevated cash and energy exposure weighed on performance amid Federal Budget volatility. ~ 2 min. read.…

Datt Capital Funds now available to investors via HUB24

Datt Capital funds are now available on HUB24, expanding access to the Absolute Return Fund and Small Companies Fund for financial advisers and wholesale investors across Australia. ~ 1 min. read. By: Datt Capital.…

Datt Absolute Return Fund Performance – June 2026

Absolute Return Fund. July 15, 2026. Datt Absolute Return Fund Performance – June 2026.…

Absolute Return Fund | Datt Capital

Absolute Return Fund. View Insights. Contact Our Investment Team. Ready to discuss your investment goals? Speak With Us. Investment Excellence with a Proven Edge. Datt Capital Pty Ltd. ABN 37 124 330 865.…

Datt Capital: Investment Fund Manager in Australia

As of September 2026, the Fund has delivered a net return of +14.91% p.a. or a +51.73% net cumulative return since inception. View Full Report. Absolute Return Fund. ​…

Datt Absolute Return Fund Performance – April 2026

Absolute Return Fund. May 13, 2026. Datt Absolute Return Fund Performance – April 2026. In April 2026, the Fund returned -2.13%, as the Fund held cautious positioning ahead of an anticipated volatile tax-loss season. ~ 2 min. read. By: Datt Capital.…

Datt Capital Funds outperform in uncertain markets

July 26, 2024: Both the Datt Capital Absolute Return Fund and the Datt Capital Small Companies Fund have had a stellar financial year (FY24), with the Datt Capital Absolute Return Fund adding an extra 28.75% in value over and above its benchmark for the…

How to Invest | Datt Capital Australia

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

Datt Capital Celebrates Excellence in Alternative Investments

Absolute Return Fund. October 2, 2025. Datt Capital Celebrates Excellence in Alternative Investments. Datt Capital named finalist at the Hedge Funds Rock Awards 2025.…

Low Risk Investments Australia: A Framework for Retirees

Absolute Return Fund. July 2, 2026. Low Risk Investments Australia: A Framework for Retirees.…

SMSF Investment Options: A Framework for Retirement

Absolute Return Fund. May 18, 2026. SMSF Investment Options: A Framework for Retirement. What investment options are available to SMSF trustees?…

Datt Capital Funds Expand Access via Mason Stevens IDPS

Datt Capital's Absolute Return and Small Companies Funds join the Mason Stevens IDPS platform, its third major listing this year for advisers. ~ 1 min. read. By: Datt Capital. Get the latest updates from Datt Capital straight to your inbox.…

Volatility vs Risk: The Arbitrage of Capital Discipline

Understand the difference between volatility & risk; how a disciplined capital preservation strategy supports absolute return investing in Australia. ~ 5 min. read. By: Datt Capital. Get the latest updates from Datt Capital straight to your inbox.…

Investment Insights | Datt Capital

Absolute Return Fund. Small Companies Fund (Class A). Small Companies Fund (Class B). Datt Capital Pty Ltd. ABN 37 124 330 865. AFSL 542100. 390 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004. © COPYRIGHT 2026. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. LATEST Insights. All Insights.…

Emanuel's Picks | Datt Capital

Absolute Return Fund. Small Companies Fund (Class A). Small Companies Fund (Class B). Datt Capital Pty Ltd. ABN 37 124 330 865. AFSL 542100. 390 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004. © COPYRIGHT 2026. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. LATEST Insights. All Insights.…

Emanuel on Money of Mine: Market Strategy & Insights

Datt Absolute Return Fund’s. objective of preserving capital while capturing upside. “That’s where you really make your money, by buying well when everyone else is a forced seller.” – Emanuel Datt. Gold’s Structural Shift.…

Media Mentions | Datt Capital

Absolute Return Fund. Small Companies Fund (Class A). Small Companies Fund (Class B). Datt Capital Pty Ltd. ABN 37 124 330 865. AFSL 542100. 390 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004. © COPYRIGHT 2026. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. LATEST Insights. All Insights.…

Investment Awards & Industry Recognition | Datt Capital

Datt Capital Absolute Return Fund. 2025. Morningstar | 2025. #1 Top-Performing Alternative Managed Fund. BarclayHedge Award | 2025. Top 5 in the Equity Long Only Category in the Past Three Years. BarclayHedge Yearly Award | 2025.…

The Structural Case of Gold in a Stagflationary Environment

The absolute return mandate of the. Datt Absolute Return Fund. provides the flexibility to hold positions across asset classes and sectors based on where the risk-adjusted opportunity is strongest at each point in the cycle.…

Why Real Interest Rates Matter for SMSF Trustees

Absolute Return Fund. July 16, 2026. Why Real Interest Rates Matter for SMSF Trustees. With the cash rate barely above inflation, cash in an SMSF earns close to zero in real terms. What this means for trustees weighing equities. ~ 3 min. read.…

Small Companies Fund | Datt Capital

Absolute Return Fund. Small Companies Fund (Class A). Small Companies Fund (Class B). Datt Capital Pty Ltd. ABN 37 124 330 865. AFSL 542100. 390 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004. © COPYRIGHT 2026. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. LATEST Insights. All Insights.…

Market Insights | Datt Capital

Absolute Return Fund. Small Companies Fund (Class A). Small Companies Fund (Class B). Datt Capital Pty Ltd. ABN 37 124 330 865. AFSL 542100. 390 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004. © COPYRIGHT 2026. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. LATEST Insights. All Insights.…

Buy Hold Sell Series | Datt Capital

Absolute Return Fund. Small Companies Fund (Class A). Small Companies Fund (Class B). Datt Capital Pty Ltd. ABN 37 124 330 865. AFSL 542100. 390 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004. © COPYRIGHT 2026. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. LATEST Insights. All Insights.…

Buy Hold Sell: Five ASX Disruptors Challenging the Status Quo

Absolute Return Fund. Emanuel’s Pick: Superloop (ASX: SLC). Among emerging telecom challengers, Emanuel favours. Superloop. “Superloop has completed most of its capital expenditure phase and is now focused on growing its customer base,” he said.…

FY2027 Market Outlook with Emanuel Datt

Absolute Return Fund. Small Companies Fund (Class A). Small Companies Fund (Class B). Datt Capital Pty Ltd. ABN 37 124 330 865. AFSL 542100. 390 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004. © COPYRIGHT 2026. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. LATEST Insights. All Insights.…

Navigating Volatile Markets: Afterpay & SiteMinder Case Studies

Absolute Return Fund. and. Small Companies Fund. , designed to protect and grow capital regardless of the market cycle. Case Study: Afterpay at $7. One of Datt Capital’s most recognised early positions was.…

Investment Strategy | Datt Capital

Absolute Return Fund. Small Companies Fund (Class A). Small Companies Fund (Class B). Datt Capital Pty Ltd. ABN 37 124 330 865. AFSL 542100. 390 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004. © COPYRIGHT 2026. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. LATEST Insights. All Insights.…

Media Releases | Datt Capital

Absolute Return Fund. Small Companies Fund (Class A). Small Companies Fund (Class B). Datt Capital Pty Ltd. ABN 37 124 330 865. AFSL 542100. 390 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004. © COPYRIGHT 2026. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. LATEST Insights. All Insights.…

Contact Us | Datt Capital | Investment Fund Manager Australia

Absolute Return Fund. Small Companies Fund (Class A). Small Companies Fund (Class B). Datt Capital Pty Ltd. ABN 37 124 330 865. AFSL 542100. 390 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004. © COPYRIGHT 2026. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. LATEST Insights. All Insights.…

Datt Capital Outlook for FY2026

Absolute Return Fund. Small Companies Fund (Class A). Small Companies Fund (Class B). Datt Capital Pty Ltd. ABN 37 124 330 865. AFSL 542100. 390 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004. © COPYRIGHT 2026. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. LATEST Insights. All Insights.…

About Datt Capital | Investment Fund Manager Australia

Our mandate is positive absolute returns across market cycles, not relative performance against an index. This gives us the freedom to reduce exposure when conditions deteriorate and concentrate when opportunities are compelling.…

Events & Webinars | Live Insights from Datt Capital

Absolute Return Fund. Small Companies Fund (Class A). Small Companies Fund (Class B). Datt Capital Pty Ltd. ABN 37 124 330 865. AFSL 542100. 390 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004. © COPYRIGHT 2026. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. LATEST Insights. All Insights.…

When Safe Havens Stop Working: Energy as the Real Flight to Safety

How an Absolute Return Fund Approaches Energy Positioning. Identifying energy as the real beneficiary of this environment was the straightforward part.…

Datt Small Companies Fund Performance – September 2025

The healthcare segment continued to detract modestly from returns, though valuations are increasingly attractive for selective exposure.…

WiseTech Drops 17% on Earnings Miss - Emanuel Datt’s View

Absolute Return Fund. and. Small Companies Fund. Disclaimer: This article does not take into account your investment objectives, particular needs or financial situation; and should not be construed as advice in any way.…

Stagflation Light: How to Position Your Portfolio for FY2027

Datt Absolute Return Fund. , this environment is the central organising principle behind every positioning decision made heading into FY2027. What Stagflation Light Actually Means for Australian Investors.…

How Datt Capital Is Positioning Its Portfolio Right Now

Datt Absolute Return Fund. 's approach to capital preservation, whichever way the cycle is turning.…

Australian Copper Miners Face Collateral Tariff Risk

Absolute Return Fund. Small Companies Fund (Class A). Small Companies Fund (Class B). Datt Capital Pty Ltd. ABN 37 124 330 865. AFSL 542100. 390 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004. © COPYRIGHT 2026. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. LATEST Insights. All Insights.…

Emanuel Datt on the Latest CPI Data and Small Caps

Absolute Return Fund. Small Companies Fund (Class A). Small Companies Fund (Class B). Datt Capital Pty Ltd. ABN 37 124 330 865. AFSL 542100. 390 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004. © COPYRIGHT 2026. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. LATEST Insights. All Insights.…

Why Investors Are Turning Back to Australia’s Emerging Companies

Can the Datt Small Companies Fund complement an Absolute Return strategy? Yes. The two funds do different jobs. The. Datt Small Companies Fund. seeks long-term capital growth from Australian small companies. The.…

Downside Protection Investing After Three RBA Rate Hikes

Absolute Return Fund. June 17, 2026. Downside Protection Investing After Three RBA Rate Hikes.…

How Disciplined Investing Delivered Consistent Returns

Absolute Return Fund. opened to external investors in 2018, the philosophy remained unchanged: preserve capital first. Grow it through valuation discipline and independent thinking. Early investments such as.…

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