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International Growth Fund

INTERNATIONAL
GROWTH FUND

A world of investment opportunities

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9.1%
as at 31/12/2020
after fees and before tax
23.8%
as at 31/12/2020
after fees and before tax
If you had invested $10,000 at
inception, today it would be worth ...
$31,583
inception date 7/11/2007
$3.1641
as at 14/01/21
Minimum
investment
$100 per month

About the Fund

The Fisher Funds International Growth Fund is a hand-picked portfolio of 20-40 growth companies located predominantly in the US, Europe and Asia. We provide New Zealand investors access to a portfolio of high quality growth companies through a single tax efficient investment.

Our investment team travels around the world to identify businesses that have durable competitive advantages and significant growth opportunities. The portfolio includes both large well-recognised businesses (many of which are household names), and smaller companies with long growth runways. Regardless of the size of these businesses they are typically leaders in their markets. We employ a research heavy investment process, and invest only when we believe the market does not fully appreciate the long term potential of these businesses.

Why International shares

  • World of opportunitythe global investment opportunity set is vast and can provide New Zealand investors access to a range of businesses in industries not available on the local stock market. We invest in a range of industries including digital payments, online advertising, ecommerce and medical devices, which not only have attractive industry outlooks, but also provide valuable diversification for New Zealand investors.
  • Flexibility to invest wherever we find the best opportunities there are always attractive growth companies somewhere in the world, it is our job to find them.
  • Diversificationin addition to broad industry diversification, we invest in a wide range of countries globally, in both developed and emerging markets.
  • We look for qualitywe do not buy shares in new or unproven companies, but focus on companies with proven track records and sustainable advantages that help them outstrip competition.

 

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Growth of $10,000 invested in the fund since inception

* From November 2015 the market index is S&P Global LargeMidCap Index 50% hedged into NZD


Significant holdings

as at 31 December 2020

Signature Bank 8.0%
Facebook, Inc. Class A 7.8%
Alphabet Inc. Class A 6.9%
Cash 6.8%

Biggest contributors/detractors

as at 31 December 2020

Signature Bank »

21% Share Price Change 1.3% Contribution to Return

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd »

-12% Share Price Change -1.0% Contribution to Return

adidas AG

11% Share Price Change 0.5% Contribution to Return

Sector Split

as at 31 December 2020

Sector Split

Portfolio holdings

See a selection of the companies the International Growth Fund invests in below. You’ll find a wide variety of companies from technology giant Alphabet - the parent company of Google, discount retailer TJ Maxx through to Chinese app provider Tencent.

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Highlights and lowlights — November 2020

Your portfolios: Highlights and lowlights

 

The International Growth Fund ended the month up +7.2% lagging the benchmark that was up +8.2%.

Three vaccines were announced that are effective against the covid-19 in November. This drove a risk-on mood in global equity markets, adding fuel to the post-US election rally. These eclipsed worries about the near-term economic outlook.

During the month we were rewarded by companies, in what we term, our ‘old habits return’ bucket. This group of businesses includes airplane componentry manufacturers Hexcel (+48%) and Heico (18%), conference and research provider Gartner (+19%), and hotel brand franchisor Hilton (+18%).

After consecutive months of been a laggard, Signature Bank (+39%), which is now our largest holding, had a very strong month. A substantial amount of the share price appreciation occurred early in the month on the announcement of covid-19 vaccines. This dampened concerns the market had around Signature Bank’s lending exposure to New York real estate, particularly retail.

Alibaba (-14%) was our worst performer for the month as the ecommerce and fintech industries in China face increasing regulatory scrutiny.

 


Fund resources

Fisher Funds International Growth Fund Updates

Your portfolio team

Ashley Gardyne

Ashley Gardyne »

Senior Portfolio Manager

Chris Waters

Chris Waters »

Senior Investment Analyst

Harry  Smith

Harry Smith »

Senior Investment Analyst


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