A PPM Separately Managed Account (SMA).
Private Portfolio Managers Pty Limited (PPM) is a boutique investment manager specialising in the construction and management of direct investment portfolios for long term wealth creation, with a proven performance track record since 1995.
SMA BENEFITS
The PPM Global Equities Growth SMA is suitable to individual investors with a minimum initial investment of $50,000 who want to be able to access PPMs professional investment management expertise via a proven investment model.
PPM’s SMA investors retain the benefits of direct ownership including transparency and portability without the hassle of managing their investments directly. All portfolio administration is undertaken by the platform provider, including dividends, corporate actions, tax record- keeping and reporting. Existing investments can easily be transferred into (or out of) a PPM SMA without triggering capital gains tax consequences. Investors receive annual reporting and have online access 24/ 7 to the holdings of their SMA portfolio.
SMA Description
PPM Global Equities Growth SMA is an actively managed, concentrated portfolio of international equities listed on the ASX and major global exchanges (developed markets only).
The SMA is risk managed to protect investor capital and take equity positions in companies that have been identified through both a ‘top down’ thematic filter to identify sectors and opportunities, combined with a ‘bottom up’, deep research driven process to assess those companies that offer superior growth prospects over a 5 year term.
Investment Objective & Strategy
PPM Global Equities Growth SMA investment objective is to maximise long term capital growth total return. The SMA is constructed without consideration for index weighting or other artificial constraints with a strong focus on generating returns, preserving capital and effectively managing tax outcomes.
Investor Profile
- require a model global equity portfolio;
- seek long term investment growth in a tax effective manner; and
- have long-term investment horizon of at least five years and accept the risk of price fluctuations during that period.
Model Parameters
| Investments | Global Equities |
|---|---|
| Minimum SMA Investment | $50,000 |
| Benchmark | MSCI World Developed |
| Investment Horizon | 5 years + with some volatility |
| Style | Active |
| Authorised Investments | International equities listed on major global exchanges |
| Asset Allocation Ranges | Global Equities: 70-98% Fixed Interest & Cash: 2-30% |
| Minimum Cash Holding | 2% |
| Number of Assets | 20-25 |
| Single security limit | 10% of portfolio |
| Derivatives | No |
| Leverage | No |
| Portfolio Turnover | <25% per annum |
| SMA Portfolio Fee (ex. GST) | Refer to PDS |
| Performance Fee | Nil |
| SMA date of inception | October 2017 |
As at 31 January 2025
Performance
| Global Growth SMA | MSCI World Developed | Value Added |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year % | 37.08 | 28.66 | 8.42 |
| 3 year % p.a. | 24.05 | 14.08 | 9.97 |
| 5 year % p.a. | 18.50 | 13.67 | 4.83 |
| 10 year % p.a. | 14.02 | 13.01 | 1.01 |
| 15 year % p.a. | 13.92 | 13.24 | 0.68 |
*Performance returns are before fees and taxes and are based on the actual aggregate performance of the PPM Global Equities Growth Individually Managed Account (IMA) portfolios prior to the inception date of the SMA and the actual performance of the Global Equities Growth SMA from the SMA inception date.
Asset Allocation*
Sector Allocation*
*Asset and Sector allocations are actual as at date of inception.
HOW TO ACCESS A PPM SMA
The PPM Australian Equities Growth SMA is available for financial advisers through the following administrative platforms:
Please contact these providers directly for further information on how to obtain the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and invest.
If you do not have a relationship with a financial adviser or accountant, PPM may be able to assist you locating one.
Please contact us if you require further assistance.
RESEARCH RATING
Global Equities Growth SMA
SQM Research Report 2025 SUPERIOR: 4.25 Stars*
* The rating contained in this document is issued by SQM Research Pty Ltd ABN 93 122 592 036 AFSL 421913. SQM Research is an investment research firm that undertakes research on investment products exclusively for its wholesale clients, utilising a proprietary review and star rating system. The SQM Research star rating system is of a general nature and does not take into account the particular circumstances or needs of any specific person. The rating may be subject to change at any time. Only licensed financial advisers may use the SQM Research star rating system in determining whether an investment is appropriate to a person’s particular circumstances or needs. You should read the product disclosure statement and consult a licensed financial adviser before making an investment decision in relation to this investment product. SQM Research receives a fee from the Fund Manager for the research and rating of the managed investment scheme.
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