NTA & Top 25 Investments as at 31 October 2017

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Key facts
Investment objectives: AFIC aims to provide shareholders
with attractive investment returns through access to a
growing stream of fully franked dividends and enhancement
of capital invested over the medium to long term.
Benchmark: S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index.
Size of portfolio: $7.0 billion at 31 October 2017.
Management cost: 0.14 per cent, no performance fees.
Investment style: Active, fundamental, bottom-up, value.
Suggested investment period: Five years to 10 years
or longer.
Net asset backing: released every month with
top 25 investments.
Listed on ASX and NZX: code AFI.
Portfolio performance percentage per annum-periods
ending 31 October 2017
Share price premium/discount to NTA
Net asset per share growth plus dividends
Share price growth plus dividends
4.6%
6.9%
3 year return
9.0%
9.0%
10.3%
5 year return
3.9%
3.9%
3.2%
10 year return
S&P/ASX 200
Accumulation Index
13.8%
8.2%
4.1%
16.1%
1 year return
15%
-10%
-5%
0%
5%
10%
Jun 07Jun 09Jun 11Jun 13Jun 15
Oct 17
Key benefits
Diversified portfolio primarily of ASX-listed
Australian equities.
Tax-effective income via fully franked dividends.
Consistent after tax paid investment returns achieved
over the long term.
Professional management and an experienced Board,
investment and management team.
Low-cost investing.
Ease of investing, transparent ASX pricing, good liquidity
in shares.
Shareholder meetings on a regular basis.
Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited (AFIC) – ABN 56 004 147 120
Level 21, 101 Collins Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000
(03) 9650 9911 | invest@afi.com.au | afi.com.au
Share Registrar
Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd
investorcentre.com.au
1300 662 270 (in Australia)
+61 3 9415 4373 (outside Australia)
Monthly net tangible asset (NTA) backing per share
and top 25 investments as at 31 October 2017
* The before and after tax numbers relate to the provision for deferred tax on the unrealised gains in the Company’s investment portfolio. The Company is a long term
investor and does not intend disposing of its total long term investment portfolio. Under current Accounting Standards, the Company is required to provide for tax
on any gains that may arise on such a theoretical disposal, after the utilisation of brought forward losses.
Before Tax*After Tax*
31 October 2017$5.95$5.09
30 September 2017$5.73$4.94

Important Information
This information has been prepared by Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited (AFIC) (ABN 56 004 147 120) and is provided by its subsidiary
Australian Investment Company Services Limited, holder of Australian Financial Services Licence 303209 (Provider). To the extent that this information includes
any financial product advice, the advice is of a general nature only and does not take into account any individual’s objectives, financial situation or particular
needs. Before making an investment decision an individual should assess whether it meets their own needs and consult an appropriately licensed financial
adviser. The information contained in these materials have been prepared in good faith. However, no warranty (express or implied) is made as to the accuracy,
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or negligence on the part of any or all of the Disclosers) for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may be suffered by any recipient through relying on
anything contained in or omitted from these materials. A copy of the relevant Financial Services Guide can be found on AFIC’s website: www.afi.com.au
Market commentary
The S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index was very strong over the month, up 4.0 per cent for October 2017 as the Australian market followed
global markets higher.
All sectors finished the month higher with Information Technology leading the way, up 8.7 per cent.
Energy stocks were up 6.5 per cent, following the moves higher in crude oil prices. The materials sector continued to show strength,
up 4.5 per cent with Copper, Gold and Nickel all up on the month; although Iron Ore had lagged a little.
Real estate was the worst performing sector, up 2.3 per cent over the month. Other sectors lower than the average market rise were
Telecommunication Services (up 2.4 per cent) and Financials (up 3.2 per cent).
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Materials 17.7%
Industrials 10.9%
Other Financials 10.4%
Healthcare 9.3%
Consumer Staples 8.4%
Energy 4.8%
Telecom Services 3.0%
Information Technology 2.7%
Property Trusts 2.4%
Utilities 2.2%
Consumer Discretionary 1.8%
Cash 1.5%
Banks 24.9%
Investment by sector
at 31 October 2017
Portfolio facts
Top 25 investments valued at closing prices at 31 October 2017
Total Value
$ Million
% of
Portfolio
1Commonwealth Bank of Australia613.38.9
2Westpac Banking Corporation512.87.4
3BHP*374.55.4
4National Australia Bank*325.54.7
5Wesfarmers281.04.1
6CSL*258.13.7
7Australia and New Zealand Banking Group254.03.7
8Rio Tinto253.63.7
9Transurban Group222.43.2
10Amcor194.82.8
11Telstra Corporation185.72.7
12Woolworths133.71.9
13Brambles*127.21.8
14Oil Search121.61.8
15AGL Energy108.81.6
16Treasury Wine Estates*107.01.5
17Woodside Petroleum100.91.5
18AMP99.91.4
19Ramsay Health Care94.71.4
20Macquarie Group*93.41.3
21Qube Holdings89.91.3
22Computershare72.61.0
23James Hardie Industries*72.11.0
24ALS72.11.0
25QBE Insurance Group*65.50.9
Total4,834.9
As percentage of total portfolio value (excludes cash) 69.9%
* Indicates that options were outstanding against part of the holding.