NTA & Top 25 Investments as at 31 August 2024

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4 September 2024
Monthly net tangible asset (NTA) backing per share
and top 25 investments as at 31 August 2024
Before Tax* After Tax*
31 August 2024 Ex Div
$8.20 $6.80
31 July 2024 Cum Div
$8.28 $6.88
The August 2024 figures are after the provision of the final dividend of 14.5 cents per share and the July 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.

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: $ 10.3 billion at 3 1 August 2024.
Low Management cost: 0.15 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 August 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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19.2%
7.1%
10.6%
9.0%
16.2%
8.2%
9.5%
9.5%
1 year return3 year return5 year return10 year return
-15%
-10%
-5%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
Key facts Key benefits

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The S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index increased 0.5% in August with company reporting season being the major driver of stock
performance. Overall reporting season was positive, with more companies reporting stronger than expected results than those that
disappointed. Company guidance for FY25 was typically cautious as the economic outlook remains highly variable. Technology,
communications, banks and transport companies were the major outperformers consistent with the profile of earnings surprises.
The strongest sectors for the month of August were Information Technology, up 7.9%, Industrials up 3.9%, and Communication
Services, up 3.5%.
Underperforming sectors included Energy, which was down 6.0%, Resources, down 3.0% and Utilities, down 1.1%.

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Top 25 investments valued at closing prices at 30 August 2024

Total Value
$ Million
% of
Portfolio
1 Commonwealth Bank of Australia 1,001.1 9.8%
2 BHP 835.5 8.2%
3 CSL 787.6 7.7%
4 Macquarie Group * 482.5 4.7%
5 Wesfarmers 477.6 4.7%
6 National Australia Bank * 470.0 4.6%
7 Westpac Banking Corporation 414.9 4.1%
8 Transurban Group 369.0 3.6%
9 Goodman Group 339.2 3.3%
10 James Hardie Industries 252.1 2.5%
11 Telstra Group 246.8 2.4%
12 Woolworths Group 237.9 2.3%
13 ANZ Group Holdings 225.4 2.2%
14 Woodside Energy Group 222.0 2.2%
15 CAR Group * 215.3 2.1%
16 ResMed 208.7 2.0%
17 Rio Tinto 207.7 2.0%
18 Coles Group * 182.0 1.8%
19 Reece 162.4 1.6%
20 Mainfreight 161.9 1.6%
21 Amcor 160.5 1.6%
22 ARB Corporation 155.0 1.5%
23 REA Group 126.4 1.2%
24 ALS 119.4 1.2%
25 Xero 119.3 1.2%
Total
8,180.1

As percentage of total portfolio value (excludes cash) 80.1%
* Indicates that options were outstanding against part of the holding

Investment by sector
at 31 August 2024


Banks 20.5%

Materials 14.4%

Healthcare 1 3.4%

Industrials 11.4%

Other Financials 9.1%

Consumer Discretionary 8.2%

Communication Services 6.8%

Real Estate 4.7%

Consumer Staples 4.2%

Energy 3.4%

Information Technology 2.7%

Cash 1.2%


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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