NTA & Top 25 Investments as at 31 October 2023

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8 November 2023
Monthly net tangible asset (NTA) backing per share
and top 25 investments as at 31 October 2023
Before Tax* After Tax*
31 October 2023
$6.68 $5.73
30 September 2023
$6.97 $5.94
* 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: $8.4 billion at 31 October 2023.
Low Management cost: 0.14 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 31 October 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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2.6%
8.6%
8.6%
7.3%
4.4%
10.4%
8.7%
8.1%
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 3.8% during the month of October following the declines recorded in August and
September. The market is now close to a one year low. One of the biggest falls was recorded in the Healthcare sector which was
down 7.2% over the month and is now down 15.2% over the financial year to date. This sector has come under pressure following
the emergence of diabetic drug GLP-1 for use as a successful weight loss treatment. Other sectors to fall heavily in October were
Information Technology, down 7.6% and Industrials, down 6.4% as rising bond yields impacted relative valuations. Energy was
down 5.1% as the oil price fell on concerns about global growth.
The Materials sector, whilst down 0.8%, outperformed all sectors other than Utilities, as iron ore stocks benefited from rising iron ore
prices and the price of gold increased in response to geopolitical events. Utilities were up 1.7% for the month with the takeover bid
for Origin Energy driving this sector higher.
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Top 25 investments valued at closing prices at 31 October 2023

Total Value
$ Million
% of
Portfolio
1 BHP 784.7 9.5%
2 Commonwealth Bank of Australia 754.0 9.2%
3 CSL 583.7 7.1%
4 National Australia Bank * 394.5 4.8%
5 Wesfarmers 372.4 4.5%
6 Macquarie Group 360.5 4.4%
7 Transurban Group 330.5 4.0%
8 Westpac Banking Corporation 311.6 3.8%
9 Woolworths Group 234.8 2.9%
10 Rio Tinto 218.9 2.7%
11 Telstra Group 213.5 2.6%
12 Goodman Group 210.6 2.6%
13 ANZ Group Holdings 200.1 2.4%
14 Woodside Energy Group * 199.3 2.4%
15 James Hardie Industries * 198.7 2.4%
16 Carsales.com * 169.6 2.1%
17 Coles Group 148.4 1.8%
18 Mainfreight 140.5 1.7%
19 Amcor 134.9 1.6%
20 ResMed 116.1 1.4%
21 Reece 115.6 1.4%
22 Santos 106.8 1.3%
23 ARB Corporation 106.2 1.3%
24 ASX 98.6 1.2%
25 Sonic Healthcare * 95.4 1.2%
Total
6,599.9
As percentage of total portfolio value (excludes cash) 80.2%
* Indicates that options were outstanding against part of the holding

Investment by sector
at 31 October 2023


Banks 19.8%

Materials 16.5%

Healthcare 12.5%

Industrials 11.4%

Other Financials 8.7%

Consumer Discretionary 8.0%

Communication Services 6.7%

Consumer Staples 4.7%

Real Estate 4.0%

Energy 3.7%

Information Technology 2.2%

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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