How to Invest
Before you apply, please ensure you have read and understood the Fund's
Product Disclosure Document (PDS). You should always seek
professional financial and tax advice before making a decision to invest in the Fund.
Key Facts
- For new investors, the minimum investment amount is AUD 50,000
- For existing investors, the minimum investment amount is AUD 10,000
- The Fund only accepts Australian Dollars
- The Fund deals every Thursday (Dealing Day)
- For joint applications, both applicants must sign the form
- Deadline for receipt of applications (and application money) is 2pm (Sydney time) on a Dealing Day
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You will receive a statement confirming your investment in the Fund once processing of your application
is complete
The process for making an application for New and
Existing Investors is detailed below.
New Investors - making an application
Step 1 - Read the PDS, select your investor type and complete the Initial Application Form
If the above investor categories are not applicable, please Contact
Us to obtain the appropriate Initial Application Form.
Step 2 - Collect and certify the relevant customer identification documents
Australia's anti-money laundering / counter-terrorism financing laws require the collection of customer
identification documents. Each Initial Application Form contains information on the types of customer
identification documents you need to provide with your Initial Application Form. See page 24 of the
PDS
for further information.
These customer identification documents also need to be certified
(see "Who can certify customer
identification documents").
Step 3 - Post your Initial Application Form and customer identification documents to us
Please post your original signed Initial Application Form and original certified copies of
the customer identification documents to:
Orbis / SM Australia Equity Fund
Attention: Client Services
GPO Box 46
Sydney NSW 2001
Due to Australia's anti-money laundering / counter-terrorism financing laws, email or fax copies of these
documents cannot be accepted. Your Initial Application Form cannot be processed until all relevant customer
identification documents have also been received and processed.
Step 4 - Transfer your initial application money
You can transfer your initial application money to the Fund by
direct bank deposit /
transfer or via Austraclear.
Banking and Austraclear details are also on page 9 of the
PDS
or on each relevant Initial Application Form.
Existing Investors - making an application
Step 1 - Read the PDS and complete the Additional Investment Form
Download the
Additional Investment Form
Step 2 – Post, email or fax your Additional Investment Form
Please post, email or fax a copy of the Additional Investment Form to the respective address
below. Customer identification documentation are not required unless otherwise advised.
Step 3 - Transfer your application money
You can transfer your initial application money to the Fund by
direct bank deposit /
transfer or via Austraclear.
Banking and Austraclear details are also on page 9 of the
PDS
or on each relevant Initial Application Form.