NTA & Top 25 Investments as at 28 February 2023

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6 March 2023
Monthly net tangible asset (NTA) backing per share
and top 25 investments as at 28 February 2023
Before Tax* After Tax*
28 February 2023 Ex Div
$7.09 $5.99
31 January 2023 Cum Div
$7.35 $6.19
The February 2023 figures are after the payment of the interim dividend of 11 cents per share and the January 2023 figures are before the provision for the dividend.
* 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: $8.8 billion at 28 February 2023.
Low Management cost: 0.16 per cent, no additional 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 28 February 2023*


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

Release authorised by Matthew Rowe, Company Secretary
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
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6.0%
9.1%
9.2%
8.8%
8.7%
9.3%
9.4%
9.5%
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 was down 2.5% over the month of February following on from the strong performance in January
when the market was up 6.2% over the month.
Resources and Banks led the market down in February with resources down 6.0% and banks down 5.1% during this period. Small and mid
cap resources were down 9.1% and 5.5% respectively as lithium spot prices weakened.
The strongest sectors for February were Utilities, up 3.4% and Information Technology, up 2.7%. Elsewhere there was little movement in
other sectors as the market absorbed the company reporting season where results saw demand remaining solid although with cost
pressures emerging. Outlook comments across most companies were also very cautious.
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Top 25 investments valued at closing prices at 28 February 2023

Total Value
$ Million
% of
Portfolio
1 Commonwealth Bank of Australia 786.3 9.0%
2 BHP Group 740.1 8.5%
3 CSL 702.7 8.1%
4 Macquarie Group 424.4 4.9%
5 Transurban Group 408.3 4.7%
6 Wesfarmers 355.6 4.1%
7 Westpac Banking Corporation 340.8 3.9%
8 National Australia Bank* 334.5 3.8%
9 Woolworths Group 271.5 3.1%
10 Rio Tinto 217.4 2.5%
11 Woodside Energy Group* 208.6 2.4%
12 Telstra Group 202.5 2.3%
13 Mainfreight 202.0 2.3%
14 ANZ Group Holdings 199.6 2.3%
15 Goodman Group 191.7 2.2%
16 Coles Group 176.7 2.0%
17 Amcor 172.2 2.0%
18 James Hardie Industries 168.3 1.9%
19 Carsales.com* 150.9 1.7%
20 Resmed Inc 138.0 1.6%
21 Reece 124.7 1.4%
22 ARB Corporation 116.4 1.3%
23 Sonic Healthcare 106.9 1.2%
24 Computershare 105.8 1.2%
25 Brambles 98.1 1.1%
Total
6,943.9

As percentage of total portfolio value (excludes cash) 79.7%
* Indicates that options were outstanding against part of the holding

Investment by sector
at 28 February 2023


Banks 18.9%

Materials 14.8%

Healthcare 1 4.5%

Industrials 12.2%

Other Financials 9.5%

Consumer Discretionary 7.1%

Communication Services 6.1%

Consumer Staples 5.2%

Information Technology 3.9%

Energy 3.5%

Real Estate 3.4%

Cash 0.9%


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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