Datt Small Companies Fund
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Overview
The Datt Small Companies Fund aims to capture alpha from ASX small cap (ex-ASX100) equities, utilising the successful portfolio management approach undertaken by Datt Capital since 2018. Studies by Goldman Sachs and the UNSW have found that capturing alpha in the small cap space is impossible via passive instruments such as ETFs, and that there is identifiable investment manager skill in uncovering alpha in small-cap equities. |
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Investment Objective & Strategy To identify and invest in the 'Blue Chip' companies of tomorrow whilst outperforming the XSOA index by 5% p.a. over a rolling 5 year timeframe. The Fund may invest in a concentrated portfolio of 15-25 Australian listed small cap equities across industry sectors; investing solely in small cap opportunities that may provide the best risk-adjusted returns. |
Fund Performance
Datt Capital has an enviable track record of successfully investing within the small cap space and pro-actively adding value to investee companies as part of its ongoing investment management process.
As of May 2025, the Small Companies Fund has delivered a return of 32.08% p.a. net since inception, ranking in the top decile of their respective peer groups and outperforming their industry benchmarks.
As of May 2025, the Small Companies Fund has delivered a return of 32.08% p.a. net since inception, ranking in the top decile of their respective peer groups and outperforming their industry benchmarks.
As of May 2025 |
1 Month |
3 Months |
6 Months |
1 Year |
Since inception (p.a.) |
Since inception |
Datt Small Companies Fund* |
2.79% |
15.03% |
21.63% |
25.86% |
32.08% |
59.03% |
Benchmark** |
5.76% |
3.83% |
2.31% |
9.76% |
13.84% |
24.12% |
Outperformance |
-2.97% |
11.20% |
19.32% |
16.10% |
18.24% |
34.91% |
* Performance is reported after all fees and expenses. Inception date of the Fund is October 2023. Past performance is not an indicator of future performance
**Benchmark is the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index.
**Benchmark is the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index.
Performance Graph
Key Fun Details
Key Fund Details |
Descriptions |
Name |
Datt Small Companies Fund |
Investment Manager |
Datt Capital |
Trustee & Fund Administrator |
Fundhost |
Custodian |
HSBC |
Auditors |
Ernst & Young |
Benchmark |
S&P/ ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index (XSOA) |
Asset Class |
Long-only, ex-ASX100 Australian equities |
Leverage |
None |
Minimum Subscription |
$50,000 and only open to investors considered "wholesale investors" under Section s761g of the Corporations Act. |
Redemptions |
Monthly |
Distribution Frequency |
Annually |
Management Fees |
1.54% |
Performance Fees |
20% above Benchmark |
Platform availability |
Netwealth and HUB24 |
APIR |
FHT4217AU |
The details above are indicative and should be read in conjunction with any Information Memorandum (IM) which may be available upon request.
A Note from our Principal
We think that the small cap opportunity is so compelling... The real objective for us is we really want to discover the blue chip companies of tomorrow, today, effectively using the same investment and portfolio management approaches that we've used with our initial fund.”
Emanuel A Datt, Principal
- An Interview With Alan Kohler for the Eureka Report
Podcast Features & Fund Insights
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Emanuel was featured on 'The Rules of Investing Podcast' by Livewire Markets discussing the present opportunity in Australian Small Caps.
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Emanuel was interviewed by Alan Kohler for the Eureka Report sharing the rationale behind launching the Datt Small Companies Fund and the opportunity he sees in small caps at this stage of the market cycle.
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How to Invest
To get started, please contact our Distribution Manager, Daniel Liptak
via email at [email protected] or phone at 0419 004 524 for more information.
via email at [email protected] or phone at 0419 004 524 for more information.
