NTA & Top 25 Investments as at 30 April 2023

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3 May 2023
Monthly net tangible asset (NTA) backing per share
and top 25 investments as at 30 April 2023
Before Tax* After Tax*
30 April 2023
$൲.൭൱ $൱.൬൯
31 March 2023
$൲.൬൫ $൱.൫൭
* 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: $9.0 billion at 30 April 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 30 April 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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3.3%
15.1%
9.7%
8.8%
4.5%
15.5%
9.8%
9.5%
1 year return 3 year return 5 year return 10 year return
-10%
-5%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
Key factsKey benefits

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The S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index was up 1.9% over the month of April as a slowing inflation rate (albeit still very high) prompted a
reassessment on the need for any further rate hikes from the RBA.

The Real Estate sector, in particular, bounced back from its heavy decline in March in response to this environment and was up 5.3% over
the month. Other sectors to perform very well over the month of April were Information Technology, up 4.8%, Industrials, up 4.5% and
Healthcare, up 3.7%. The Banks also rebounded in the month, up 3.0%, as the US banking market stabilised following intervention by the
regulatory authorities there.
The only sector to record a negative performance in April was the Resources sector which was down 2.3% as iron ore prices fell in
response to lagging demand from China.
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Top 25 investments valued at closing prices at 28 April 2023

Total Value
$ Million
% of
Portfolio
1
BHP Group 782.98.8%
2
Commonwealth Bank of Australia 775.98.8%
3
CSL 719.98.1%
4
Transurban Group* 411.14.6%
5
Macquarie Group* 408.84.6%
6
Wesfarmers 383.14.3%
7
National Australia Bank* 362.74.1%
8
Westpac Banking Corporation 339.93.8%
9
Woolworths Group* 285.53.2%
10
Telstra Group 212.72.4%
11
Rio Tinto 209.02.4%
12
ANZ Group Holdings 197.22.2%
13
Woodside Energy Group* 195.72.2%
14
Mainfreight 188.92.1%
15
Goodman Group 186.42.1%
16
James Hardie Industries 181.72.1%
17
Coles Group* 176.82.0%
18
Amcor 170.81.9%
19
Carsales.com* 160.71.8%
20
ResMed 148.01.7%
21
Reece 137.41.6%
22
Sonic Healthcare 117.61.3%
23
ARB Corporation 116.31.3%
24
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare 100.31.1%
25
ALS 99.91.1%
Total
7,093.3
As percentage of total portfolio value (excludes cash) 79.9%
* Indicates that options were outstanding against part of the holding

Investment by sector
at 30 April 2023


Banks 18.6%

Materials 14.9%

Healthcare 14.7%

Industrials 12.9%

Other Financials 9.0%

Consumer Discretionary 7.2%

Communication Services 6.3%

Consumer Staples 5.3%

Energy 3.3%

Real Estate 3.3%

Information Technology 2.4%

Cash 2.1%


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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