NTA & Top 25 Investments as at 29 February 2024

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6 March 2024
Monthly net tangible asset (NTA) backing per share
and top 25 investments as at 29 February 2024
Before Tax* After Tax*
29 February 2024 Ex Div
$7.77 $6.49
31 January 2024 Cum Div
$7.74 $6.49
The February 2024 figures are after the payment of the interim dividend of 11.5 cents per share and the January 2024 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. These figures are subject to external review by the auditors.


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: $9.7 billion at 29 February 2024.
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 29 February 2024*


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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15.0%
10.8%
10.8%
8.9%
12.2%
10.9%
10.0%
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 continued to edge higher in February reinforcing the positive start to calendar year. The
Index was up 0.8% for the month of February (it was up 1.2% in January). Bond yields were marginally higher over the period
although expectations are still focused on interest rate cuts over the course of the calendar year. Results over the company
reporting season were also generally positive.
Against this background, the Information Technology sector gained significantly over the month, with the sector up 19.5% - there
was also a takeover bid for Altium throughout the month which also provided support for other stocks in this sector. The Consumer
Discretionary sector was also strong, up 9.2%, with the Real Estate sector also showing good gains, up 5.1% (mainly driven by the
strong performance of Goodman Group). Banks also enjoyed a strong period, up 3.6%.
The weakest sectors were Energy, down 6.0%, Materials, down 5.0% and Healthcare, down 2.7%.
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Top 25 investments valued at closing prices at 29 February 2024

Total Value
$ Million
% of
Portfolio
1 Commonwealth Bank of Australia 896.1 9.3%
2 BHP Group 774.6 8.0%
3 CSL 726.8 7.6%
4 Wesfarmers 485.4 5.0%
5 National Australia Bank * 473.1 4.9%
6 Macquarie Group 436.3 4.5%
7 Westpac Banking Corporation 398.5 4.1%
8 Transurban Group * 368.7 3.8%
9 Goodman Group 303.6 3.2%
10 James Hardie Industries 253.3 2.6%
11 Rio Tinto 230.5 2.4%
12 ANZ Group Holdings 230.4 2.4%
13 Telstra Group 228.8 2.4%
14 Woodside Energy Group 219.8 2.3%
15 Woolworths Group 217.5 2.3%
16 CAR Group * 212.1 2.2%
17 Reece 171.7 1.8%
18 Coles Group 164.3 1.7%
19 Mainfreight 162.7 1.7%
20 ARB Corporation 150.8 1.6%
21 ResMed 142.0 1.5%
22 Amcor 131.5 1.4%
23 Cochlear 117.0 1.2%
24 ASX 115.6 1.2%
25 REA Group 112.0 1.2%
Total
7,723.2
As percentage of total portfolio value (excludes cash) 80.2%
* Indicates that options were outstanding against part of the holding

Investment by sector
at 29 February 2024


Banks 20.6%

Materials 14.8%

Healthcare 13.0%

Industrials 11.5%

Other Financials 8.9%

Consumer Discretionary 8 .8%

Communication Services 6.9%

Real Estate 4.6%

Consumer Staples 4.1%

Energy 3.5%

Information Technology 2.3%

Cash 1.0%


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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