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class="container"> <section class=vertical-tab__wrapper data-module=vertical-tab aria-label="Investment philosophy"><header class=vertical-tab__header><h2></h2><h2 class=vertical-tab__heading id=across-container-header>Investment philosophy</h2></header><div class=vertical-tab__tablist role=tablist aria-label="tab list"><div class=vertical-tab__button-wrapper><button class=vertical-tab__tab-btn role=tab aria-selected=false aria-controls=tab-6481B7AFB62E4D35834A77BBE5E45403 id=button-6481B7AFB62E4D35834A77BBE5E45403 data-index=0> Mispricings </button> <button class=vertical-tab__toggle-btn data-index=0> <svg viewBox="0 0 120 120" width=20 height=20 aria-label=expand class=vertical-tab__toggle-svg><use xlink:href=#expand /></svg> </button></div><div class=vertical-tab__content tabindex=0 role=tabpanel id=tab-6481B7AFB62E4D35834A77BBE5E45403 aria-labelledby=button-6481B7AFB62E4D35834A77BBE5E45403><div class=vertical-tab__content-copy><div class=rtf><p><span style=font-size:24px>Financial assets are often mispriced due to behavioural errors, such as incorrectly processing information or acting on incomplete information.</span></div></div></div><div class=vertical-tab__button-wrapper><button class=vertical-tab__tab-btn role=tab aria-selected=false aria-controls=tab-27F02B4307714A7699A529C1889882F7 id=button-27F02B4307714A7699A529C1889882F7 data-index=1> Multi-faceted </button> <button class=vertical-tab__toggle-btn data-index=1> <svg viewBox="0 0 120 120" width=20 height=20 aria-label=expand class=vertical-tab__toggle-svg><use xlink:href=#expand /></svg> </button></div><div class=vertical-tab__content tabindex=0 role=tabpanel id=tab-27F02B4307714A7699A529C1889882F7 aria-labelledby=button-27F02B4307714A7699A529C1889882F7><div class=vertical-tab__content-copy><div class=rtf><p><span style=font-size:24px>Top-performing companies display many qualities. Their success is multi-faceted and cannot be attributed to any single factor.</span></div></div></div><div class=vertical-tab__button-wrapper><button class=vertical-tab__tab-btn role=tab aria-selected=false aria-controls=tab-436CDF7123A44DB3BC577A7D3CE8C536 id=button-436CDF7123A44DB3BC577A7D3CE8C536 data-index=2> Systematic </button> <button class=vertical-tab__toggle-btn data-index=2> <svg viewBox="0 0 120 120" width=20 height=20 aria-label=expand class=vertical-tab__toggle-svg><use xlink:href=#expand /></svg> </button></div><div class=vertical-tab__content tabindex=0 role=tabpanel id=tab-436CDF7123A44DB3BC577A7D3CE8C536 aria-labelledby=button-436CDF7123A44DB3BC577A7D3CE8C536><div class=vertical-tab__content-copy><div class=rtf><span style=font-size:24px>Market inefficiencies and attractive opportunities are best captured using systematic processes.</span></div></div></div><div class=vertical-tab__button-wrapper><button class=vertical-tab__tab-btn role=tab aria-selected=false aria-controls=tab-58A6AD0FCAEA47CBB9C01C630B436460 id=button-58A6AD0FCAEA47CBB9C01C630B436460 data-index=3> Technology </button> <button class=vertical-tab__toggle-btn data-index=3> <svg viewBox="0 0 120 120" width=20 height=20 aria-label=expand class=vertical-tab__toggle-svg><use xlink:href=#expand /></svg> </button></div><div class=vertical-tab__content tabindex=0 role=tabpanel id=tab-58A6AD0FCAEA47CBB9C01C630B436460 aria-labelledby=button-58A6AD0FCAEA47CBB9C01C630B436460><div class=vertical-tab__content-copy><div class=rtf><p><span style=font-size:24px>Curated application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technology can help extract pertinent information from large, complex datasets.</span></div></div></div><div class=vertical-tab__button-wrapper><button class=vertical-tab__tab-btn role=tab aria-selected=false aria-controls=tab-B06B1292AACF4888828CC552E2CEC248 id=button-B06B1292AACF4888828CC552E2CEC248 data-index=4> Dynamic </button> <button class=vertical-tab__toggle-btn data-index=4> <svg viewBox="0 0 120 120" width=20 height=20 aria-label=expand class=vertical-tab__toggle-svg><use xlink:href=#expand /></svg> </button></div><div class=vertical-tab__content tabindex=0 role=tabpanel id=tab-B06B1292AACF4888828CC552E2CEC248 aria-labelledby=button-B06B1292AACF4888828CC552E2CEC248><div class=vertical-tab__content-copy><div class=rtf><p><span style=font-size:24px>Investment processes must be dynamic and adapt to changes in investor behaviour and the investment environment.</span></div></div></div><div class=vertical-tab__button-wrapper><button class=vertical-tab__tab-btn role=tab aria-selected=false aria-controls=tab-97D67503BF594DC0AC84B9FF7941A8D5 id=button-97D67503BF594DC0AC84B9FF7941A8D5 data-index=5> Innovation </button> <button class=vertical-tab__toggle-btn data-index=5> <svg viewBox="0 0 120 120" width=20 height=20 aria-label=expand class=vertical-tab__toggle-svg><use xlink:href=#expand /></svg> </button></div><div class=vertical-tab__content tabindex=0 role=tabpanel id=tab-97D67503BF594DC0AC84B9FF7941A8D5 aria-labelledby=button-97D67503BF594DC0AC84B9FF7941A8D5><div class=vertical-tab__content-copy><div class=rtf><p><span style=font-size:24px> Acadian’s edge comes from embracing innovative ideas and continuously investing in people, technology, and data.</span></div></div></div><div class=vertical-tab__box-animator></div></div></section><article class="s-content-card" aria-label="Why systematic for sustainable?"> <picture class="s-content-card__image-wrapper"> <source media="(max-width: 768px)" srcset="/au/-/media/images/content/s-curve-cards/aus/beach-s-vurve-01.png?as=0&w=360&hash=64D2FA05E003D98782BD31C8C7F86F1B" /> <img class="s-content-card__image" alt="" width="1014" height="860" loading="lazy" role="presentation" src="/au/-/media/images/content/s-curve-cards/aus/beach-s-vurve-01.png?as=0&w=1014&hash=4E62D7186DA493C136D50B59BAF435DC" /> </picture> <div class="s-content-card__content"> <h2 class="s-content-card__title">Why systematic for sustainable?</h2> <div class="s-content-card__copy rtf"> <ul> <li>Systematic strategies cover <strong>a broader and deeper investment universe</strong>, therefore, portfolios can be <strong>customised </strong>to exclude certain companies, with minimal impact on a portfolio’s risk and return profile.</li> <li>Top performing companies display many qualities. Their success is <strong>multi-faceted</strong> and cannot be attributed to any single factor. Acadian’s systematic process incorporates <strong>over 70 predictive factors</strong> including a range of ESG signals.</li> <li>Using technology, including AI and machine learning, financial data can be collected, analysed and monitored with <strong>greater efficiency </strong>across a <strong>broader investment univers</strong>e. A disciplined, systematic approach also avoids behavioural and qualitative bias.</li> <li>This strategy gives <strong>socially conscious, long-term</strong> investors unique exposure to Australian equities by integrating a <strong>range of sustainability</strong> <strong>characteristics </strong>into the portfolio's construction. </li> </ul> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> <div class="tabbed-content__panel" role="tabpanel" id="tab-2-panel" aria-labelledby="tab-2" data-identifier="contact-us-tabs" aria-hidden="true"> <div class="container"> <div class="rtf"> <div class="rtf-table-container"> <table style="width: 979px; height: 66px; left: 13px;"> <thead> <tr> <th style="text-align: center;"> Carbon Reduction</th> <th style="text-align: center;"> Tracking Error</th> <th style="text-align: center;"> Max Active Position</th> <th style="text-align: center;"> Number of Holdings</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;"> 20% BM</td> <td style="text-align: center;"> 1.5-2.5%</td> <td style="text-align: center;"> 1.25%</td> <td style="text-align: center;"> 100-140</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p> </p> <p>In addition to the ESG factors embedded throughout our alpha forecasting, some additional screens are implemented. These include reducing the carbon intensity of the portfolio by 20% relative to S&P/ASX 300 Index and other selective exclusions:</p> <div class="rtf-table-container"> <table align="left"> <thead> <tr> <th><span style="font-size: 16px;">Carbon-Related</span></th> <th><span style="font-size: 16px;">Selective Non-Ethical Industries</span></th> <th><span style="font-size: 16px;">Munitions </span></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Greater than 5% of revenue* derived from production of:</span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Thermal coal</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Tar sands oil</span></p> </li> </ul> </td> <td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;">More than 5% of revenue derived from production of goods & services; greater than 50% for associated business activities:</span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Adult entertainment</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Alcohol</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Gambling</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;"></span><span style="font-size: medium; color: var(--color-anthracite);">Producers/manufacturers of tobacco and tobacco alts*</span></p> </li> </ul> </td> <td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Cluster munitions</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Landmines</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Chemical weapons</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Controversial weapons (incl. nuclear)</span></li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;">*As defined by 3rd-party providers</span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="tabbed-content__panel" role="tabpanel" id="tab-3-panel" aria-labelledby="tab-3" data-identifier="contact-us-tabs" aria-hidden="true"> <div class="container"> <section class="generic-table" aria-labelledby="table-row--3e1e73b9-b160-4cb5-b15d-566509401504"> <h3 class="generic-table__subheading">As of October 2024</h3> <figure class="generic-table__wrapper rtf" style=" "> <div class="rtf-table-container "> <table> <thead class=""> <tr> <th><span class="sr-only">Column</span></th> <th>Composite (Gross)</th> <th>Composite (Net)</th> <th>S&P/ASX 300</th> <th>Value-Added (Gross) vs. Benchmark</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>One Month Return</td> <td>-1.1 </td> <td>-1.1</td> <td>-1.3 </td> <td>0.2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Three Month Return</td> <td>2.5 </td> <td>2.4</td> <td>2.2 </td> <td>0.3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Year-to-Date Return</td> <td>12.8</td> <td>12.5</td> <td>10.8</td> <td>2.0 </td> </tr> <tr> <td>One Year Annualized Return</td> <td>27.8</td> <td>27.3</td> <td>24.9</td> <td>2.9</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Three Year Annualized Return</td> <td>9.2</td> <td>8.8</td> <td>7.6</td> <td>1.6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Five Year Annualized Return</td> <td>9.6</td> <td>9.2</td> <td>8.1</td> <td>1.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Since-Inception Annualized Return</td> <td>10.5</td> <td>10.1</td> <td>9.3</td> <td>1.2</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <figcaption> <figcaption>*Revenue is calculated by a third party ESG research provider. </figcaption><figcaption>**Returns that include the most recent month are preliminary. The Acadian Sustainable Australian Equity strategy has been certified by RIAA according to the strict operational and disclosure practices required under the Responsible Investment Certification Program. See www.responsiblereturns.com.au for details. The Responsible Investment Certification Program does not constitute financial product adv ice. Neither the Certification Symbol nor RIAA recommends to any person that any financial product is a suitable investment or that returns are guaranteed. Appropriate professional advice should be sought prior to making an investment decision. RIAA does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence. Acadian Asset Management LLC claims compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®). GIPS® is a registered trademark of CFA Institute. CFA Institute does not endorse or promote this organization, nor does it w arrant the accuracy or quality of the content contained herein. Reference to the benchmark is for comparative purposes only and is not intended to indicate that the composite w ill contain the same investments as the benchmark. Investors have the opportunity for losses as well as profits. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Past performance may differ significantly from future performance due to market volatility. The complete performance disclosure can be found in the <a href="/au/-/media/files/strategy-pdfs/australian-funds/acadian---sustainable-australian-equity-profile-october-2024.pdf">composite performance disclosure</a> page attached. Index Source: Copyright © 2024, Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC. All rights reserved.</figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> </section> </div> </div> <div class="tabbed-content__panel tabbed-content__panel--two-col" role="tabpanel" id="tab-4-panel" aria-labelledby="tab-4" data-identifier="contact-us-tabs" aria-hidden="true"> <div> <section class="generic-table" aria-labelledby="table-row--c93fe5f6-265e-49ee-ae84-f120200121fc"> <h2 id="table-row--c93fe5f6-265e-49ee-ae84-f120200121fc" class="generic-table__heading">Top Ten Holdings</h2> <h3 class="generic-table__subheading">As of October 2024</h3> <figure class="generic-table__wrapper rtf" style=" "> <div class="rtf-table-container "> <table> <thead class=""> <tr> <th><span class="sr-only">Column</span></th> <th>% of Portfolio</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>BHP GROUP LTD</td> <td>9.7</td> </tr> <tr> <td>COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA</td> <td>8.8</td> </tr> <tr> <td>WESTPAC BANKING CORP</td> <td>5.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td>AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BANKING GROUP LIMITED</td> <td>4.9</td> </tr> <tr> <td>CSL LTD</td> <td>4.6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>MACQUARIE GROUP LTD</td> <td>4.3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD</td> <td>3.8</td> </tr> <tr> <td>WESFARMERS LTD</td> <td>2.2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>BRAMBLES LTD</td> <td>2.1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>GOODMAN GROUP</td> <td>1.9</td> </tr> <tr> <td>NUMBER OF SECURITIES</td> <td>137</td> </tr> <tr> <td>% OF PORTFOLIO FOR TOP 20 CURRENT HOLDINGS</td> <td>62.8</td> </tr> <tr> <td>% OF NON-BENCHMARK PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS</td> <td>1.1</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> </section> </div> <div> <div class="rtf"> <h3>Current Positioning - Sector</h3> <p> </p> <img alt="" src="/au/-/media/images/au/funds/2024/q3/sus-aus-equity-1-october-2024.png?h=403&w=726&hash=701C8CA60A48BCD4386903B2B1F8076C" style="height: 403px; width: 726px; background-image: none;"> <br> <img alt="" src="/au/-/media/images/au/funds/2024/q3/sus-aus-equity-2-october-2024.png" style="height: 402px; width: 700px; background-image: none;"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="tabbed-content__panel" role="tabpanel" id="tab-5-panel" aria-labelledby="tab-5" data-identifier="contact-us-tabs" aria-hidden="true"> <div class="container"> <div class="document-card-grid__container"> <div class="document-card-grid"> <article class="document-card" aria-labelledby="articl-id"> <a href="/au/-/media/files/strategy-pdfs/australian-funds/acadian---sustainable-australian-equity-profile-october-2024.pdf" target="" class="document-card__link"> <h3 class="document-card__heading" id="article-id"> Monthly Factsheet </h3> </a> <div class="document-card__document-wrapper"> <span class="document-card__category" href="#category-link"> Strategy Document </span> <span class="document-card__icon"> <img src="/au/-/media/images/content/document-grid-card-media-icons/pdf.svg" width="14" height="18"> </span> </div> </article> <article class="document-card" aria-labelledby="articl-id"> <a href="/au/-/media/files/strategy-pdfs/australian-funds/austalian-sustainability-equity-holdings---june-2024.pdf" target="" class="document-card__link"> <h3 class="document-card__heading" id="article-id"> Holdings Report </h3> </a> <div class="document-card__document-wrapper"> <span class="document-card__category" href="#category-link"> Strategy Document </span> <span class="document-card__icon"> <img src="/au/-/media/images/content/document-grid-card-media-icons/pdf.svg" width="14" height="18"> </span> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="tabbed-content__panel" role="tabpanel" id="tab-6-panel" aria-labelledby="tab-6" data-identifier="contact-us-tabs" aria-hidden="true"> <div class="container"> <div class="rtf"> <h3>Carbon Exposures</h3> <img alt="" src="/au/-/media/images/au/funds/2024/q3/sus-aus-equity-carbon-exposure-october-2024.png" style="height:631px; width:1077px;" /> <figcaption>Scope 1: Direct emissions through the consumption of fossil fuels, includes industrial use, power generation andaircraft<br /> Scope 2: Indirect emissions through consumption of purchasedelectricity<br /> Carbon Intensity: (Scope 1 + Scope 2/Sales)<br /> Index Source: Copyright © 2024, Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC. 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