FAQs

Investors can invest in each of the funds by simply buying the Company's shares through a stockbroker. The shares are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange under the codes WAM, WIL and WAA. Market information about the funds is reported in a range of newspapers.

What are the potential benefits from investing in the Funds?

• Reduction of risk through investment in a diversified portfolio of Australian shares.
• Professional management of the portfolio by directors with extensive stockbroking, investment and commercial experience.
• An opportunity to generate compound growth through the company's dividend reinvestment plan which allows shareholders to buy shares.
• Payment of dividends which are anticipated to be franked, enabling many shareholders to take advantage of franking credits.
• Australian Securities Exchange listing of the Company's shares, providing easy and economic entry to, and exit from, the investment.
• No entry or exit charges made by the Company.

What fees are charged?

• Each fund incurs a management fee of 1% of gross assets.
• Additionally a 20% performance fee is applicable if the fund outperforms the All Ordinaries Accumulation Index.
• The funds also incur costs directly related to their operations eg. Share registry costs and ASX listing fees. 

How long has Wilson Asset Management been managing money?

Since January 1998

How often are dividends paid?

Twice yearly generally April - May and Oct - Nov

Do management invest in the funds?

Yes, each of the managers has invested their own money in the funds.

What are the risks involved?

Making any investment is a risk. Investing in our funds involves the risk of investing in the stock market. We are a boutique funds manager and so we rely heavily on the funds manager and as such there are a variety economic risks involved. These risks can be explained in detail by your financial adviser.

Do you guarantee the capital?

No. We make no guarantee as to capital. We will do everything possible to preserve your capital but we can not guarantee your capital due to the myriad of external factors that influence the stock market. Even so a primary aim of the Funds is to preserve the invested capital of our clients.

Can I roll over my superannuation into your fund?

No.  We are not a superannuation fund.  If you have self-administered superannuation, then it is possible to invest as part of your investment strategy and we would strongly suggest that you seek advice.