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NTA & top 25 Investments as at 30 November 2022

Operational Update5 December 2022AFIFinancials

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5 December 2022

Monthly net tangible asset (NTA) backing per share

and top 25 investments as at 30 November 2022

Before Tax* After Tax*

30 November 2022

$7.19 $6.08

31 October 2022

$6.84 $5.83

* 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.


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: $8.9 billion at 30 November 2022.

Management cost: 0.16 per cent, no performance fees.

Investment style: Long-term, fundamental, bottom-up.

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.




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.



Portfolio performance percentage per annum-periods

ending 30 November 2022*



Net asset per share growth

plus dividends, including

franking


S&P, ASX 200 Accumulation

Index, including franking

* Assumes an investor can take full advantage of the franking credits. AFIC’s portfolio

return is also calculated after management fees, income tax and capital gains tax on

realised sales of investments. It should be noted that Index returns for the market do

not include management expenses or tax.


Past performance is not indicative of future performance.


Share price premium/discount to NTA


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Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited (AFIC) – ABN 56 004 147 120

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0.0%

7.4%

9.5%

10.3%

6.7%

7.3%

9.7%

10.9%

1 year return3 year return5 year return10 year return

-10%

-5%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

Key facts Key benefits


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The S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index had another strong month in November, up 6.6%, following on from the increase in October of 6.0%.

The market was buoyed by the perception that the Federal Reserve in the US may have put its interest increases on hold as they wait

further information about the impact of previous rises on economic conditions.

All sectors showed improvement over November with the strongest performance coming from Utilities, up 20.9%, and Materials which was

up 16.3%.

Sectors which were at the lower end of returns for the month were Communication Services, up 2.1%, Financials, up 2.5%, Information

Technology and Consumer Discretionary, both up 2.9%, and Energy up 2.7% for the month, although the 12 month return for this sector is

well in advance of the rest at 55.4%.

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Top 25 investments valued at closing prices at 30 November 2022


Total Value

$ Million

% of

Portfolio

1

Commonwealth Bank of Australia 852.19.7%

2

BHP Group 745.38.5%

3

CSL 711.78.1%

4

Transurban Group 411.44.7%

5

Macquarie Group 400.24.6%

6

Westpac Banking Corporation 369.54.2%

7

Wesfarmers 358.14.1%

8

National Australia Bank* 351.74.0%

9

Woolworths Group 253.52.9%

10

Mainfreight 216.72.5%

11

Woodside Energy Group* 216.32.5%

12

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group 210.02.4%

13

Rio Tinto 204.12.3%

14

Telstra Group 193.72.2%

15

Amcor 187.22.1%

16

Goodman Group 184.62.1%

17

Resmed Inc 158.91.8%

18

James Hardie Industries 153.21.7%

19

Coles Group 152.91.7%

20

Carsales.com* 151.51.7%

21

Reece 115.61.3%

22

Sonic Healthcare 107.21.2%

23

ARB Corporation 103.01.2%

24

Computershare 101.11.2%

25

ASX 100.91.1%

Total

7,010.4

As percentage of total portfolio value (excludes cash) 79.8%

* Indicates that options were outstanding against part of the holding


Investment by sector

at 30 November 2022



Banks 20.8%


Health Care 14.4%


Materials 13.3%


Industrials 12.1%


Other Financials 9.0%


Consumer Discretionary 7.4%


Communication Services 5.8%


Consumer Staples 4.7%


Information Technology 3.9%


Energy 3.6%


Real Estate 3.2%


Cash 1.8%



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,

completeness or reliability of any statements, estimates or opinions or other information contained in these materials (any of which may change without notice)

and to the maximum extent permitted by law, the Disclosers disclaim all liability and responsibility (including, without limitation, any liability arising from fault

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


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