Latest Investment Performance News

Morphic Ethical Equities Fund Limited reported a strong turnaround in FY2025 with a $5.44 million net profit and portfolio returns surpassing its benchmark, while continuing aggressive share buybacks despite withholding dividends.

GQG Partners reported a robust first half of 2025 with funds under management rising to US$172.4 billion and net revenue increasing 11%, driven by solid net inflows and capital appreciation. The firm also expanded its product suite, including launching an active ETF, while maintaining strong investment performance across strategies.

GQG Partners Inc. has reported robust interim results for the first half of 2025, with funds under management rising to US$172.4 billion and net revenue increasing 11%. The company also declared a quarterly dividend reflecting strong distributable earnings.

Cadence Opportunities Fund Limited reported a 36% drop in profit after tax for FY2025 but maintained its fully franked final dividend at 7.0 cents per share, signaling confidence despite softer earnings.

Lark Distilling Co. Ltd reported a 3% revenue increase to $17.17 million for FY25, driven by whisky sales growth and a major brand restage, while losses widened significantly due to increased marketing spend and operational investments.

Magellan Financial Group reported a 5% rise in operating profit for FY25 despite a 31% drop in statutory net profit, driven by strong growth in assets under management and booming income from strategic partnerships.

Sandon Capital Investments reports a robust 72% increase in net profits, driven by a 32.2% portfolio return that more than doubles market performance, alongside a healthy fully franked dividend yield.

Challenger Limited reported a 9% increase in normalised net profit after tax for FY25, driven by strong Life business cash earnings and resilient Funds Management performance despite net outflows. The company also announced an 11% dividend increase and provided positive FY26 EPS guidance amid ongoing regulatory reforms.

Microequities Asset Management Group Limited reported a 19.3% rise in net profit for FY25, driven by strong fund performance and a surge in performance fees, while declaring a fully franked final dividend of 2.0 cents per share.

AGP Investment Management launches a secondary unit issue for the WCM Quality Global Growth Fund, offering investors a 1.25% loyalty bonus for holding units for 12 months. The fund also updates its distribution policy to target a 5% annual cash yield with quarterly payments.

PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund has raised its final dividend for FY25 and increased its FY26 dividend guidance to 12.5 cents fully franked, reflecting strong portfolio performance and robust earnings reserves.

QBE Insurance Group reported robust half-year results with a 6% increase in gross written premiums and a notable improvement in underwriting profitability. The insurer’s strategic portfolio management and resilient investment performance underpin a confident outlook for 2025.