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Overview
The Martin Currie Australia Green Value strategy is designed for investors who are seeking to maintain the long-term capital growth potential of the Value style but with a reduced carbon exposure.
To do this, the strategy provides investors with a diversified and contrarian exposure to our highest conviction Australian equity ideas with strong Green Valuation potential, while balancing risks through our focus on Quality and Direction.
We use our proprietary Carbon Value at Risk (VaR) tool within our Green Valuation process to clearly distinguish between Value stocks that are attractive, even after incorporating a carbon externality cost, and those that are unlikely to survive in a low carbon future. The Carbon VaR tool also helps identify Value-style stocks that will either benefit or have a minimal impact on earnings from the transition.
Based on this insight, we are able to favour the most attractively valued companies with lower carbon emissions while providing a true value exposure commensurate with our flagship Value Equity strategy.
We believe that there are few peer strategies available in the market that address the Value style alongside carbon reduction in this way, while seeking to provide higher returns than the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation index over the longer term.
Key Information
To provide an after-fee return in excess of the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index over rolling five-year periods.
| Portfolio characteristics | Australia Green Value |
|---|---|
| Objective | Long-Term Growth |
| Asset Class | Equities |
| Style | Value |
| Investable Universe | Australian listed securities |
| Benchmark | S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index |
| Market capitalisation | All cap |
| Country limit | N/A |
| Sector limit | Benchmark +/- 12% |
| Security limit | Benchmark +/- 7% |
| Number of stocks | Typically 33 |
| Portfolio turnover | Typically 25% p.a. |
| Forecast tracking error | We do not target tracking error but is typically 5% p.a. (ex ante) |
| Inception | 13 November 2019 |
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"Australian Value style strategies often rate poorly on carbon and environmental credentials due to sector biases and industry skew of the S&P/ASX 200. As a result, Value style strategies typically have higher carbon exposure than Quality/Growth style strategies."
Why Invest in Australia Green Value
Long term capital growth with reduced carbon exposure
We have put the accumulation and carbon needs of clients at the heart of the product design for the Martin Currie Australia Green Value strategy
Navigating the higher carbon exposures of Australian Value stocks
By considering Carbon Value-at-Risk, we can build a Value-style portfolio that has lower carbon, but doesn’t forfeit its underlying Value-style characteristics
Active management to avoid herd mentality and value traps
A deep understanding of the Value style, market behaviour, and both expected returns & risk drives our contrarian positions
Investment Strategy
The strategy aims to create long-term value for investors through:
- High conviction Value portfolio – An active portfolio of ‘best ideas’ ASX-listed securities with Green Valuation potential, while balancing risks through our focus on Quality & Direction
- Proven investment process – Proprietary multi-lensed investment approach provides a broad perspective of expected risk and return
- Proprietary carbon cost impact assessment – Quantifying carbon transition risk and opportunity
- Fundamental active ownership - Purposeful engagement with companies and client advocacy through proxy voting
- Experienced stock pickers with long term track record - Deep industry experience generating ‘active insights’
Read more about how the Martin Currie Australia Green Value strategy seeks to exploit the market’s behavioural biases and temporary mispricing and divergence from fair value with a reduced carbon exposure in the Strategy Guide.
Investment Strategy
The strategy aims to create long-term value for investors through:
- High conviction Value portfolio – An active portfolio of ‘best ideas’ ASX-listed securities with Green Valuation potential, while balancing risks through our focus on Quality & Direction
- Proven investment process – Proprietary multi-lensed investment approach provides broad perspective of expected risk and return
- Proprietary carbon cost impact assessment – Quantifying carbon transition risk and opportunity
- Fundamental active ownership - Purposeful engagement with companies and client advocacy through proxy voting
- Experienced stock pickers with long term track record - Deep industry experience generating ‘active insights’
Reece Birtles, CFA
- Job title
- Chief Investment Officer, Australia
- Experience
- 32 years
Michael Slack, CFA
- Job title
- Head of Australian Equity Research
- Experience
- 34 years
OUR CAPABILITIES
Contact Us
Ross Kent
Investment Client Portfolio Manager
T: +61 (0)3 9017 8629
E: rkent@martincurrie.com.au
Felicity Walsh
Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand
E: Felicity.Walsh@franklintempleton.com
Please visit our contact page or speak to a member of our sales team, to discuss the most appropriate investment to meet your requirements and for more information on our investment capabilities.
Contact Us
Ross Kent
Investment Client Portfolio Manager
T: +61 (0)3 9017 8629
E: rkent@martincurrie.com.au
Felicity Walsh
Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand
E: Felicity.Walsh@franklintempleton.com
Please visit our contact page or speak to a member of our sales team, to discuss the most appropriate investment to meet your requirements and for more information on our investment capabilities.
Contact Us
Ross Kent
Investment Client Portfolio Manager
T: +61 (0)3 9017 8629
E: rkent@martincurrie.com.au
Felicity Walsh
Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand
E: Felicity.Walsh@franklintempleton.com
Please visit our contact page or speak to a member of our sales team, to discuss the most appropriate investment to meet your requirements and for more information on our investment capabilities.
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Mel Bucher
Head of Global Distribution
T: +44 (0) 131 479 4748
M: +44 (0) 758 414 7720
E: mbucher@martincurrie.com
Please visit our contact page or speak to a member of our sales team, to discuss the most appropriate investment to meet your requirements and for more information on our investment capabilities.
Contact Us
Mel Bucher
Head of Global Distribution
T: +44 (0) 131 479 4748
M: +44 (0) 758 414 7720
E: mbucher@martincurrie.com
Please visit our contact page or speak to a member of our sales team, to discuss the most appropriate investment to meet your requirements and for more information on our investment capabilities.
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Mel Bucher
Head of Global Distribution
T: +44 (0) 131 479 4748
M: +44 (0) 758 414 7720
E: mbucher@martincurrie.com
Mark Elliott
Head of UK Business Development
M:+44 (0) 779 5044 961
E: melliott@martincurrie.com
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Mark Cho, CFA®
Head of Americas Distribution
T: +1 212 632 3292
E: mcho@martincurrie.com
Breanna Ellsworth, CFA®
Client Portfolio Manager, Americas
T: +1 212 632 3293
E: bellsworth@martincurrie.com
Drew Comatos
Client Portfolio Manager, Americas
T: +1 203 703 6472
E: dcomatos@martincurrie.com
Please visit our contact page or speak to a member of our sales team, to discuss the most appropriate investment to meet your requirements and for more information on our investment capabilities.
Contact Us
Mark Cho, CFA®
Head of Americas Distribution
T: +1 212 632 3292
E: mcho@martincurrie.com
Breanna Ellsworth, CFA®
Client Portfolio Manager, Americas
T: +1 212 632 3293
E: bellsworth@martincurrie.com
Drew Comatos
Client Portfolio Manager, Americas
T: +1 203 703 6472
E: dcomatos@martincurrie.com
Please visit our contact page or speak to a member of our sales team, to discuss the most appropriate investment to meet your requirements and for more information on our investment capabilities.
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The information contained in this document has been compiled with considerable care to ensure its accuracy. However, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made to its accuracy or completeness. Martin Currie has procured any research or analysis contained in this document for its own use. It is provided to you only incidentally and any opinions expressed are subject to change without notice.
The document does not form the basis of, nor should it be relied upon in connection with, any subsequent contract or agreement. It does not constitute, and may not be used for the purpose of, an offer or invitation to subscribe for or otherwise acquire shares in any of the products mentioned.
Past performance is not a guide to future returns.
The distribution of specific products is restricted in certain jurisdictions, investors should be aware of these restrictions before requesting further specific information.
The views expressed are opinions of the portfolio managers as of the date of this document and are subject to change based on market and other conditions and may differ from other portfolio managers or of the firm as a whole. These opinions are not intended to be a forecast of future events, research, a guarantee of future results or investment advice.
The analysis of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors forms an important part of the investment process and helps inform investment decisions. The strategy/ies do not necessarily target particular sustainability outcomes.
Risk warnings – Investors should also be aware of the following risk factors which may be applicable to the strategy shown in this document.
- Investing in foreign markets introduces a risk where adverse movements in currency exchange rates could result in a decrease in the value of your investment.
- This strategy may hold a limited number of investments. If one of these investments falls in value this can have a greater impact on the strategy’s value than if it held a larger number of investments.
- Smaller companies may be riskier and their shares may be less liquid than larger companies, meaning that their share price may be more volatile.
- The strategy may invest in derivatives (index futures) to obtain, increase or reduce exposure to underlying assets. The use of derivatives may restrict potential gains and may result in greater fluctuations of returns for the portfolio. Certain types of derivatives may become difficult to purchase or sell in such market conditions.
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Important information
This information is issued and approved by Martin Currie Investment Management Limited (‘MCIM’), authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. It does not constitute investment advice. Market and currency movements may cause the capital value of shares, and the income from them, to fall as well as rise and you may get back less than you invested.
The information contained in this document has been compiled with considerable care to ensure its accuracy. However, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made to its accuracy or completeness. Martin Currie has procured any research or analysis contained in this document for its own use. It is provided to you only incidentally and any opinions expressed are subject to change without notice.
The document does not form the basis of, nor should it be relied upon in connection with, any subsequent contract or agreement. It does not constitute, and may not be used for the purpose of, an offer or invitation to subscribe for or otherwise acquire shares in any of the products mentioned.
Past performance is not a guide to future returns.
The distribution of specific products is restricted in certain jurisdictions, investors should be aware of these restrictions before requesting further specific information.
The views expressed are opinions of the portfolio managers as of the date of this document and are subject to change based on market and other conditions and may differ from other portfolio managers or of the firm as a whole. These opinions are not intended to be a forecast of future events, research, a guarantee of future results or investment advice.
The analysis of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors forms an important part of the investment process and helps inform investment decisions. The strategy/ies do not necessarily target particular sustainability outcomes.
Risk warnings – Investors should also be aware of the following risk factors which may be applicable to the strategy shown in this document.
- Investing in foreign markets introduces a risk where adverse movements in currency exchange rates could result in a decrease in the value of your investment.
- This strategy may hold a limited number of investments. If one of these investments falls in value this can have a greater impact on the strategy’s value than if it held a larger number of investments.
- Smaller companies may be riskier and their shares may be less liquid than larger companies, meaning that their share price may be more volatile.
- The strategy may invest in derivatives (index futures) to obtain, increase or reduce exposure to underlying assets. The use of derivatives may restrict potential gains and may result in greater fluctuations of returns for the portfolio. Certain types of derivatives may become difficult to purchase or sell in such market conditions.
Important information
This information is issued and approved by Martin Currie Investment Management Limited (‘MCIM’), authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. It does not constitute investment advice. Market and currency movements may cause the capital value of shares, and the income from them, to fall as well as rise and you may get back less than you invested.
The information contained in this document has been compiled with considerable care to ensure its accuracy. However, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made to its accuracy or completeness. Martin Currie has procured any research or analysis contained in this document for its own use. It is provided to you only incidentally and any opinions expressed are subject to change without notice.
The document does not form the basis of, nor should it be relied upon in connection with, any subsequent contract or agreement. It does not constitute, and may not be used for the purpose of, an offer or invitation to subscribe for or otherwise acquire shares in any of the products mentioned.
Past performance is not a guide to future returns.
The distribution of specific products is restricted in certain jurisdictions, investors should be aware of these restrictions before requesting further specific information.
The views expressed are opinions of the portfolio managers as of the date of this document and are subject to change based on market and other conditions and may differ from other portfolio managers or of the firm as a whole. These opinions are not intended to be a forecast of future events, research, a guarantee of future results or investment advice.
The analysis of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors forms an important part of the investment process and helps inform investment decisions. The strategy/ies do not necessarily target particular sustainability outcomes.
Risk warnings – Investors should also be aware of the following risk factors which may be applicable to the strategy shown in this document.
- Investing in foreign markets introduces a risk where adverse movements in currency exchange rates could result in a decrease in the value of your investment.
- This strategy may hold a limited number of investments. If one of these investments falls in value this can have a greater impact on the strategy’s value than if it held a larger number of investments.
- Smaller companies may be riskier and their shares may be less liquid than larger companies, meaning that their share price may be more volatile.
- The strategy may invest in derivatives (index futures) to obtain, increase or reduce exposure to underlying assets. The use of derivatives may restrict potential gains and may result in greater fluctuations of returns for the portfolio. Certain types of derivatives may become difficult to purchase or sell in such market conditions.
For professional investors.
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In China:
This document does not constitute a public offer of the strategy, whether by sale or subscription, in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”). These strategies are not being offered or sold directly or indirectly in the PRC to or for the benefit of, legal or natural persons of the PRC. Further, no legal or natural persons of the PRC may directly or indirectly purchase any of the strategy or any beneficial interest therein without obtaining all prior PRC’s governmental approvals that are required, whether statutorily or otherwise. Persons who come into possession of this document are required by the issuer and its representatives to observe these restrictions.
Important information
This information is issued and approved by Martin Currie Investment Management Limited (‘MCIM’), authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. It does not constitute investment advice. Market and currency movements may cause the capital value of shares, and the income from them, to fall as well as rise and you may get back less than you invested.
The information contained in this document has been compiled with considerable care to ensure its accuracy. However, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made to its accuracy or completeness. Martin Currie has procured any research or analysis contained in this document for its own use. It is provided to you only incidentally and any opinions expressed are subject to change without notice.
The document does not form the basis of, nor should it be relied upon in connection with, any subsequent contract or agreement. It does not constitute, and may not be used for the purpose of, an offer or invitation to subscribe for or otherwise acquire shares in any of the products mentioned.
Past performance is not a guide to future returns.
The distribution of specific products is restricted in certain jurisdictions, investors should be aware of these restrictions before requesting further specific information.
The views expressed are opinions of the portfolio managers as of the date of this document and are subject to change based on market and other conditions and may differ from other portfolio managers or of the firm as a whole. These opinions are not intended to be a forecast of future events, research, a guarantee of future results or investment advice.
The analysis of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors forms an important part of the investment process and helps inform investment decisions. The strategy/ies do not necessarily target particular sustainability outcomes.
Risk warnings – Investors should also be aware of the following risk factors which may be applicable to the strategy shown in this document.
- Investing in foreign markets introduces a risk where adverse movements in currency exchange rates could result in a decrease in the value of your investment.
- This strategy may hold a limited number of investments. If one of these investments falls in value this can have a greater impact on the strategy’s value than if it held a larger number of investments.
- Smaller companies may be riskier and their shares may be less liquid than larger companies, meaning that their share price may be more volatile.
- The strategy may invest in derivatives (index futures) to obtain, increase or reduce exposure to underlying assets. The use of derivatives may restrict potential gains and may result in greater fluctuations of returns for the portfolio. Certain types of derivatives may become difficult to purchase or sell in such market conditions.
For wholesale investors in Australia.
Any distribution of this material in Australia is by Martin Currie Australia (‘MCA’). Martin Currie Australia is a division of Franklin Templeton Australia Limited (ABN 76 004 835 849). Franklin Templeton Australia Limited is part of Franklin Resources, Inc., and holds an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL No. AFSL240827) issued pursuant to the Corporations Act 2001.
Important information
This information is issued and approved by Martin Currie Investment Management Limited (‘MCIM’), authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. It does not constitute investment advice. Market and currency movements may cause the capital value of shares, and the income from them, to fall as well as rise and you may get back less than you invested.
The information contained in this document has been compiled with considerable care to ensure its accuracy. However, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made to its accuracy or completeness. Martin Currie has procured any research or analysis contained in this document for its own use. It is provided to you only incidentally and any opinions expressed are subject to change without notice.
The document does not form the basis of, nor should it be relied upon in connection with, any subsequent contract or agreement. It does not constitute, and may not be used for the purpose of, an offer or invitation to subscribe for or otherwise acquire shares in any of the products mentioned.
Past performance is not a guide to future returns.
The distribution of specific products is restricted in certain jurisdictions, investors should be aware of these restrictions before requesting further specific information.
The views expressed are opinions of the portfolio managers as of the date of this document and are subject to change based on market and other conditions and may differ from other portfolio managers or of the firm as a whole. These opinions are not intended to be a forecast of future events, research, a guarantee of future results or investment advice.
The analysis of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors forms an important part of the investment process and helps inform investment decisions. The strategy/ies do not necessarily target particular sustainability outcomes.
Risk warnings – Investors should also be aware of the following risk factors which may be applicable to the strategy shown in this document.
- Investing in foreign markets introduces a risk where adverse movements in currency exchange rates could result in a decrease in the value of your investment.
- This strategy may hold a limited number of investments. If one of these investments falls in value this can have a greater impact on the strategy’s value than if it held a larger number of investments.
- Smaller companies may be riskier and their shares may be less liquid than larger companies, meaning that their share price may be more volatile.
- The strategy may invest in derivatives (index futures) to obtain, increase or reduce exposure to underlying assets. The use of derivatives may restrict potential gains and may result in greater fluctuations of returns for the portfolio. Certain types of derivatives may become difficult to purchase or sell in such market conditions.