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Fund Review
Arculus Fixed Income Fund
Performance as at May 2026
Arculus Funds Management Pty Limited, originally established as GCI Australia in 2013, specialises in Australian Fixed Income Mandates, prioritising capital preservation and avoiding performance fees. It collaborates with advisers for long-term relationships and ensures fund integrity through independent custodial roles. Director and Head of Portfolio Management Renny Ellis and CEO Sunetha Parag lead the organisation, which manages private mandates across various client types, including high-net-worth individuals and APRA-regulated insurers.
| 1 Year | 3 Years3 | 5 Years3 | 7 Years3 | Inception3,4 | ||
| Total Return | Fund | 4.03% | 5.15% | 2.66% | 2.22% | 2.29% |
| Peer Group1 | 4.45% | 5.24% | 2.71% | 2.94% | 3.11% | |
| Index2 | 1.39% | 3.22% | 0.72% | 1.14% | 2.00% | |
| Volatility | Fund | 0.52% | 0.62% | 1.84% | 1.70% | 1.58% |
| Peer Group1 | 1.62% | 2.04% | 2.70% | 2.80% | 2.61% | |
| Index2 | 2.38% | 3.45% | 4.49% | 4.07% | 3.83% | |
| 1Bonds / Diversified Fixed Interest, 2Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0-10 Yr Index, 3Annualised, 4Feb 2018 | ||||||
Strategy Description
The Arculus Preferred Income Fund is a domestic fixed income fund investing in Australian government and semi-government bonds, corporate senior and subordinated bonds, ASX-listed hybrids, and cash. It aims to outperform cash and traditional debt securities, targeting the 90-day Bank Bill Swap Rate plus 350 basis points through income distribution and capital growth. The fund avoids leverage, offshore currency, and structured credit, with up to 30% allocated to non-investment grade assets. It is suitable for investors seeking medium-risk exposure over a three to five-year period.Cumulative Performance
Core Details |
PG = Peergroup Average | ||
| APIR: | DDH8305AU | Status: | Open |
| Peer Group: | Bonds / Diversified Fixed Interest | Inception Date: | Feb 2018 |
| Strategy: | Fixed Income | Style: | N/A |
| Geography: | Australia | Domicile: | Australia |
| Investors: | Retail | Distributions: | Quarterly |
| Fund Size: | AU$ 43.53m | Manager FUM: | AU$ 1,200m |
| Applications: | Daily, Initial: AU$ 2,000 | Redemptions: | |
| Management Fee: | 0.40% (PG avg: 0.53%) | Performance Fee: | 0.00% (PG avg: 2.99%) |
| Buy/Sell Spread: | 0.1%/0.1% (PG avg: 0.08%/0.09%) | Hurdle: | N/A |
| Early Redemption Fee | No | High Water Mark: | N/A |
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Arculus Fixed Income Fund
Performance vs Bonds / Diversified Fixed Interest and Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0-10 Yr Index
Since inception in Feb 2018, the Fund has returned 2.29% p.a. vs the Peer Group's return over the same period of 3.11%. Over the past 12 months, the Fund has returned 4.03% vs the Peer Group's 4.45%. For the 3, 5 and 7 year periods, the Fund has returned 5.15%, 2.66% and 2.22% respectively, compared with the Peer Group's returns of 5.24%, 2.71% and 2.94% respectively. The Fund's returns have been delivered with a volatility of 1.58% p.a. vs the Peer Group's 2.61%.
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| Year | Jan % | Feb % | Mar % | Apr % | May % | Jun % | Jul % | Aug % | Sep % | Oct % | Nov % | Dec % | YTD % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.33 | 0.49 | -0.10 | 0.41 | 0.37 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | 1.51 |
| 2025 | 0.52 | 0.51 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.79 | 0.35 | 0.53 | 0.31 | 0.34 | 0.35 | 0.22 | 0.36 | 4.55 |
| 2024 | 0.53 | 0.73 | 0.53 | 0.48 | 0.53 | 0.38 | 0.63 | 0.41 | 0.48 | 0.53 | 0.41 | 0.44 | 6.25 |
| 2023 | 1.04 | 0.03 | 0.64 | 0.33 | 0.13 | 0.17 | 0.55 | 0.52 | 0.34 | 0.23 | 0.57 | 0.68 | 5.35 |
| 2022 | -0.27 | -0.52 | -1.56 | -0.78 | -0.28 | -0.58 | 1.31 | -0.59 | -0.53 | 0.11 | 0.87 | -0.03 | -2.84 |
| 2021 | 0.07 | -1.00 | 0.27 | 0.18 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.21 | 0.01 | -0.35 | -1.82 | 0.64 | 0.11 | -1.69 |
| 2020 | 0.18 | 0.15 | -0.88 | 0.61 | 0.37 | 0.03 | 0.22 | -0.05 | 0.40 | 0.09 | 0.35 | 0.01 | 1.48 |
| 2019 | 0.25 | 0.53 | 0.42 | 0.43 | 0.23 | 0.33 | 0.51 | -0.07 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.17 | 3.17 |
| 2018 | NA | 0.16 | -0.09 | 0.14 | 0.20 | 0.07 | 0.27 | 0.44 | 0.12 | 0.22 | 0.08 | 0.02 | 1.64 |
| 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 7 Years | Inception | ||
| Total Return | Fund | 4.03% | 5.15% | 2.66% | 2.22% | 2.29% |
| Peer Group | 4.45% | 5.24% | 2.71% | 2.94% | 3.11% | |
| Index2 | 1.39% | 3.22% | 0.72% | 1.14% | 2.00% | |
| Volatility | Fund | 0.52% | 0.62% | 1.84% | 1.70% | 1.58% |
| Peer Group | 1.62% | 2.04% | 2.70% | 2.80% | 2.61% | |
| Index | 2.38% | 3.45% | 4.49% | 4.07% | 3.83% | |
| Sharpe | Fund | 0.37 | 1.66 | -0.20 | -0.03 | 0.10 |
| Peer Group | 0.38 | 0.54 | -0.10 | 0.25 | 0.38 | |
| Index | -1.00 | -0.23 | -0.49 | -0.26 | -0.02 | |
| Sortino | Fund | 0.44 | 2.91 | -0.26 | -0.04 | 0.12 |
| Peer Group | 0.44 | 0.82 | -0.16 | 0.32 | 0.51 | |
| Index | -1.13 | -0.32 | -0.64 | -0.36 | -0.05 | |
| Largest Drawdown | Fund | -0.10% | -0.10% | -5.30% | -5.62% | -5.62% |
| Peer Group | -1.00% | -1.00% | -6.99% | -6.99% | -6.99% | |
| Index | -1.57% | -2.52% | -10.58% | -10.66% | -10.66% |
Return in Index's 10 Best & 10 Worst Months %
Return in Index's 10 Best & 10 Worst Months %
Annualised Return vs Standard Deviation
Arculus Fixed Income Fund - Annualised Return vs. Standard Deviation
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Arculus Fixed Income Fund
Annual Returns
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Drawdown
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Service Providers
| Trustee/RE: | DDH Graham Limited |
| Custodian: | Appointed by DDH Graham Limited |
| Administrator: | DDH Graham Limited |
| Auditor: | Appointed by DDH Graham Limited |
| Legal: | Appointed by DDH Graham Limited |
| Prime Broker: | various |
Available on Investment Platforms
BT Panorama, HUB24, Macquarie Wrap, Netwealth
Key Staff
Renny Ellis
Director & Head of Portfolio Management
Years in industry: 39, Years at Firm: 13
Sunetha Parag
CEO
Years in industry: 12, Years at Firm: 12
Gary Tapp
Head of Risk & Operations
Years in industry: 46, Years at Firm: 11
About AFM's Fund Reviews and Star Ratings
AFM's proprietary Star Rating system provides a quantitative ranking of performance and risk of funds in its peer group relative to similar funds. Funds must have a minimum 1 year track record.
Star Ratings for Performance reflects annualised return. Risk is a combination of downside deviation, maximum drawdown and longest drawdown, which are allocated in reverse.
| AFM Star Rating | Relative performance band compared to funds in the same Peer Group |
|---|---|
| ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | Premium: The fund is in the top 10% of all funds in its peer group. |
| ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ | Top Quartile: The fund ranges between 75 and 90% of all funds in its peer group. |
| ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ | Second Quartile: The fund ranges between 50 and 75% of all funds in its peer group. |
| ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ | Third Quartile: The fund ranges between 25 and 50% of all funds in its peer group. |
| ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ | Fourth Quartile: The fund is in the lowest 25% of all funds in its peer group. |
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