Devon Australian Fund (Wholesale)
Managed by Devon Funds Management
Overview
The Devon Australian Fund (Wholesale) is an open-ended unit trust managed by Devon Funds Management Limited, based in Auckland, New Zealand. It invests in a concentrated portfolio of quality Australian listed equities selected for strong cash flows and growth prospects. The fund is structured as a Portfolio Investment Entity (PIE), distributes income semi-annually, and offers daily redemptions, subject to the manager's ability to suspend or defer redemptions in certain circumstances. It is available to wholesale investors only and is supervised by The New Zealand Guardian Trust Company Limited.
Fund Overview
Concentrated portfolio of quality Australian equities with strong cash flows and growth prospects. Wholesale version for investors with $10M+.
Asset Class
Listed Equities
Open for Subscription
Evergreen FundWholesale OnlyThis is an evergreen fund — open to qualifying wholesale investors year-round. Subscription details, minimum investment, and redemption terms are set out in the fund's Information Memorandum.
Fund Documents
Product Disclosure Statement
As at 2 Apr 2026
Statement of Investment Policy & Objectives
As at 2 Apr 2026
Documents are published by the issuer. Review the current version in full and seek independent advice before investing.
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This information is for wholesale investors only and does not constitute financial advice. All investments carry risk. Please seek professional advice before making investment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Devon Australian Fund (Wholesale)?
Concentrated portfolio of quality Australian equities with strong cash flows and growth prospects. Wholesale version for investors with $10M+.
Who manages Devon Australian Fund (Wholesale)?
Devon Australian Fund (Wholesale) is managed by Devon Funds Management (FSPR FSP1581, NZBN 9429039925527) based in Auckland, New Zealand. Manager registration on the Financial Service Providers Register is a legal requirement under the Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Act 2008 and does not itself constitute an endorsement.
What asset class is Devon Australian Fund (Wholesale)?
Devon Australian Fund (Wholesale) is classified as Listed Equities on Wholesale Investor NZ. Asset-class classification reflects the fund's stated investment focus per its Information Memorandum and is provided for navigation purposes only — review the IM for the full strategy and risk profile.
Is Devon Australian Fund (Wholesale) evergreen or a closed-end fund?
Devon Australian Fund (Wholesale) is an evergreen fund — it is permanently open for subscription rather than running on fixed vintages. New investors can typically apply at any time subject to capacity, manager discretion, and the fund's stated subscription windows. Redemption terms are set in the Information Memorandum and vary by fund.
What is the minimum investment in Devon Australian Fund (Wholesale)?
The minimum investment is NZ$10K per the fund's current Information Memorandum. Minimums may change for new vintages or at manager discretion — confirm the current minimum directly with the manager before subscribing.
Is Devon Australian Fund (Wholesale) wholesale-only?
Yes — Devon Australian Fund (Wholesale) is offered on a wholesale-only basis under Schedule 1 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. Subscription requires self-certification under one of the seven Schedule 1 pathways (typically the NZ$5M net-assets "large person" pathway or an accountant- or lawyer-signed eligible-investor certificate per Clauses 38-40). Wholesale-only funds do not publish a retail Product Disclosure Statement and do not appear on the Disclose Register.
Is Devon Australian Fund (Wholesale) a PIE fund?
Devon Australian Fund (Wholesale) is structured as a Portfolio Investment Entity (PIE). PIE distributions are tax-paid at the investor's Prescribed Investor Rate (PIR), capped at 28% per Inland Revenue's PIE rules. PIRs are 10.5%, 17.5%, or 28% depending on the investor's prior-year taxable income. The PIE structure is generally favourable for investors whose marginal tax rate is above 28% (currently above NZ$78,100 of taxable income).
What is the management fee for Devon Australian Fund (Wholesale)?
Devon Australian Fund (Wholesale) charges a management fee of 0.87% per annum, sourced from the fund's current Information Memorandum. Fees may be charged on a different basis for different unit classes — confirm the fee schedule applicable to your subscription with the manager. Performance fees, entry/exit fees, and reimbursable expenses may apply in addition; the IM itemises the full fee stack.
How can I redeem from Devon Australian Fund (Wholesale)?
Redemption windows are daily, per the fund's current Information Memorandum. The manager may suspend or defer redemptions in the interests of investors as a whole — review the IM's gate-provision language for the full mechanics. Wholesale funds with monthly or quarterly redemptions are not equivalent to bank-style on-demand liquidity.
Where can I read the IM or PDS for Devon Australian Fund (Wholesale)?
Devon Australian Fund (Wholesale) has a public Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives (SIPO) linked from its Wholesale Investor NZ profile page. Documents are sourced from the manager's own published disclosures. Some wholesale funds gate full disclosure behind a wholesale-investor self-certification — review the document index on the fund page and contact the manager if a specific document is not surfaced.