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Man AHL Alpha (AUD)
AHL – a world leader in managed futures accessing around 300 international markets.
- Australian unit trust
- Accesses the AHL Alpha Program
- Daily applications & withdrawals
- Pays distributions
Introduction
The Fund
Man AHL Alpha (AUD) is an Australian registered managed investment scheme that accesses the AHL Alpha Program.
The AHL Alpha Program is an investment strategy that has generated a compound annual return of 13.6% p.a. net of all fees since inception in October 19951.
Man AHL Alpha (AUD) seeks to provide investors with:
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Performance
Aims to generate medium to long term returns in both rising and falling markets2. -
Diversification
Provides diversification by currently accessing around 300 international markets and has a low correlation with the performance of investments in stocks, property and bonds.
The Investment Manager
The investment manager is Man Investments, a member of the Man Group, one of the world's largest alternative asset managers. AHL is an investment division of Man Investments and manages US$24.9 billion3. AHL is quantitative and primarily directional in nature, seeking to identify and capitalise on upward and downward price trends. The success of AHL is based on the core elements of trading, risk control and research.
The past performance of AHL Alpha plc is compared to Australian, Asian and global stock market indices below. As the graph demonstrates, AHL Alpha plc has been able to deliver returns when stock market performance has been flat or negative, generating a compound annual return of 13.6% p.a. net of all fees since inception in October 19951.
AHL Alpha plc vs Australian and global stock market indices
October 1995 to December 2011

Source Man Investments.
Note The chart is expressed in log scale to uniformly illustrate percentage changes each month. It shows an index of the performance of the AHL Alpha Program and are the actual trading results for AHL Alpha plc, Man Investments' longest running AHL Alpha Program from October 1995 to 31 December 2011. The fees and other costs payable by investors in AHL Alpha plc are different to the fees and other costs payable by investors in Man AHL Alpha (AUD) (see Section 5 of the PDS for more information). It is not designed to predict the future performance of the AHL Alpha Program or Man AHL Alpha (AUD). Performance figures are calculated net of all fees as at 31 December 2011. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
The actual performance of AHL Alpha plc is compared to Australian, Asian and global stock market indices during specific periods of market difficulty in the table below.
| AHL Alpha plc1 | S&P/ASX 300 (Accum.) Index4 | MSCI Asia Pacific (Total Return) Index4 | MSCI World (Total Return) Index4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Asian crisis 1 August 1997 to 31 October 19975 |
1.0% | -8.6% | -22.9% | -6.8% |
|
Russian crisis and Long Term Capital Management crisis 1 July 1998 to 31 August 19985 |
16.7% | -6.8% | -13.4% | -13.4% |
|
Equity bear market 1 April 2000 to 30 September 20025 |
60.2% | 3.2% | -47.1% | -46.3% |
|
Global financial crisis 1 November 2007 to 28 February 20095 |
19.9% | -47.6% | -54.6% | -53.7% |
Source Man Investments.
An investment in Man AHL Alpha (AUD) is subject to investment risk, which may lead to you losing some or all of the money you invest. You should carefully consider all of the key risks described in Section 7 of the PDS. Persons considering investing in Man AHL Alpha (AUD) should carefully read all of the PDS and seek advice from a licensed financial advisor before making an investment decision.
1 Based on the past performance of AHL Alpha plc, Man Investments' longest running fund using the AHL Alpha Program. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Performance figures are calculated net of all fees as at 31 December 2011.
2 The aim of Man AHL Alpha (AUD) is based on the past performance of the AHL Alpha plc, Man Investments' longest running fund using the AHL Alpha Program, since its inception in October 1995 (see Sections 4, 5 and 6 of the PDS).
3 Funds under management as at 30 September 2011.
4 Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Performance figures are calculated as at 31 December 2011.
5 The periods selected are exceptional and these results do not reflect typical performance. As a consequence they give no indication of likely performance.
Investment in Man AHL Alpha (AUD) (the 'Fund') is offered by Man Investments Australia Limited ('MIA') ABN 47 002 747 480 AFSL 240581. MIA is the Responsible Entity and issuer of Units in the Fund and publisher of this website. Offers of Units will be made in the Product Disclosure Statement ('PDS') issued by MIA dated 15 July 2011.
Terms capitalised and used on this website have the same meaning as in the PDS. This information has been prepared without taking into account anyone's objectives, financial situation or needs so before acting on it consider its appropriateness to your circumstances.
Persons considering investing in the Units should carefully read all of the PDS before making an investment decision. Investors wishing to acquire Units will need to complete the Application Form attached to the PDS. Please also refer to the Identification Requirements document accompanying the PDS. US Persons are not eligible to subscribe for Units pursuant to the PDS.
MIA will receive remuneration in relation to your investment in the Fund. A portion of the fees and salaries paid to MIA staff may be attributable to the provision of general financial product advice in relation to the Fund.
Please read Man Investments Australia's Financial Services Guide and Privacy Policy.
Key facts
| Commencement date | Man AHL Alpha (AUD) commenced trading on 1 September 2009. |
| Investment objectives | The investment objective of Man AHL Alpha (AUD) is to generate medium to long term returns in both rising and falling markets by investing using the AHL Alpha Program1. |
| Investment strategy | The investment strategy is to invest, via the Underlying Fund, using the AHL Alpha Program. The AHL Alpha Program seeks to identify opportunities to profit from price movements, take advantage of strong market trends and exploit other market inefficiencies by accessing around 300 international markets around the world. |
| Unit Price | The Unit Price is calculated as the Net Asset Value divided by the total number of Units. |
| Valuation frequency | Daily on each Business Day. |
| Issue and withdrawal frequency | Daily on each Business Day. |
| Access to funds | Generally within 7 Business Days provided your withdrawal request is received by the deadline set out in Section 10 of the PDS. |
| Distributions and reinvestment option |
Annually as at 30 June (if a distribution is declared). Distributions, when payable, will be automatically reinvested unless Unitholders elect to have them paid in cash. |
| Minimum initial investment | A$5,000 |
| Minimum additional investment | A$1,000 |
| Minimum withdrawal | A$1,000 |
| Minimum balance | A$5,000 (unless the balance falls below this amount as a result of fluctuations in the Unit Price). |
| Fees and costs | For information on fees and costs please refer to Section 5 of the PDS. |
| Cooling off period | A 14 day cooling off period may apply to your investment in Man AHL Alpha (AUD). |
| Taxation | A summary on the tax implications of an investment in Man AHL Alpha (AUD) for Australian resident taxpayers is contained in Section 13 of the PDS. You should however seek independent tax advice. |
Additional information
- Download the Product Disclosure Statement
- Read about AHL
- Read about the AHL Alpha Program
- Read about Man
- Call Man Investments Australia on toll free 1800 222 355
1 The investment objective is based on the past performance of AHL Alpha plc, Man Investments' longest running fund using the AHL Alpha Program, since its inception in October 1995 (see Sections 4, 5 and 6 of the PDS).
Investment in Man AHL Alpha (AUD) (the 'Fund') is offered by Man Investments Australia Limited ('MIA') ABN 47 002 747 480 AFSL 240581. MIA is the Responsible Entity and issuer of Units in the Fund and publisher of this website. Offers of Units will be made in the Product Disclosure Statement ('PDS') issued by MIA dated 15 July 2011.
Terms capitalised and used on this website have the same meaning as in the PDS. This information has been prepared without taking into account anyone's objectives, financial situation or needs so before acting on it consider its appropriateness to your circumstances.
Persons considering investing in the Units should carefully read all of the PDS before making an investment decision. Investors wishing to acquire Units will need to complete the Application Form attached to the PDS. Please also refer to the Identification Requirements document accompanying the PDS. US Persons are not eligible to subscribe for Units pursuant to the PDS.
MIA will receive remuneration in relation to your investment in the Fund. A portion of the fees and salaries paid to MIA staff may be attributable to the provision of general financial product advice in relation to the Fund.
Please read Man Investments Australia's Financial Services Guide and Privacy Policy.
How to invest
Direct applicants
You can apply for or withdraw Units in the Man AHL Alpha (AUD) fund daily. To apply for Units:
- follow the instructions set out in Section 16 of the PDS;
- complete the Application Form in the PDS; and
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return your completed and signed Application Form, together with identification documentation certified in original ink (see Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements), to:
National Australia Bank Limited
Registry Services
PO Box 1406
Melbourne VIC 3001
Australia - Payments must be sent via cheque or electronic transfer to National Australia Bank Limited
Indirect applicants
Applicants may apply for Units through one of the following wrap accounts:
- AMP Flexible Super
- AMP Personalised Portfolio Service
- AMP Wealthview
- Asgard Mastertrust & eWrap
- AXA North
- BT Wrap
- CFS FirstWrap
- FSP Portfolio Services
- Hillross Definitive Wrap Solutions
- Hillross Portfolio Care
- Macquarie Wrap
- MLC Navigator
- MLC Wrap
- Netwealth
Indirect applicants should consult their licensed financial advisor or their wrap provider directly for further information.
Download the Product Disclosure Statement
Additional information
- Download the Product Disclosure Statement
- Read about AHL
- Read about the AHL Alpha Program
- Read about Man
- Call Man Investments Australia on toll free 1800 222 355
Investment in Man AHL Alpha (AUD) (the 'Fund') is offered by Man Investments Australia Limited ('MIA') ABN 47 002 747 480 AFSL 240581. MIA is the Responsible Entity and issuer of Units in the Fund and publisher of this website. Offers of Units will be made in the Product Disclosure Statement ('PDS') issued by MIA dated 15 July 2011.
Terms capitalised and used on this website have the same meaning as in the PDS. This information has been prepared without taking into account anyone's objectives, financial situation or needs so before acting on it consider its appropriateness to your circumstances.
Persons considering investing in the Units should carefully read all of the PDS before making an investment decision. Investors wishing to acquire Units will need to complete the Application Form attached to the PDS. Please also refer to the Identification Requirements document accompanying the PDS. US Persons are not eligible to subscribe for Units pursuant to the PDS.
MIA will receive remuneration in relation to your investment in the Fund. A portion of the fees and salaries paid to MIA staff may be attributable to the provision of general financial product advice in relation to the Fund.
Please read Man Investments Australia's Financial Services Guide and Privacy Policy.
Prices & reports
Track record from 1 September 2009.
^ As at 7 September 2010, Man AHL Alpha (AUD) began trading daily.
Note: Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Unit price in the above table is the latest daily valuation available. However for comparative purposes, statistics are calculated monthly using the last daily valuation for each month. The Unit price will be updated on a daily basis. For further information please contact Man Investments Australia Client Services on (61-2) 8259 9999, toll free within Australia on 1800 222 355 or toll free from New Zealand on 0800 878 220.
Annual report
Interim Financial Report December 2011
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