For Immediate Release
As investor demand for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continues to grow, local fund manager, Ausbil Investment Management, has announced the launch of two active exchange-traded funds that provide investors and advisers with easier access to its global capabilities.

These two Ausbil ETFs are the first ETFs to list on the ASX from the exchange’s new headquarters at 39 Martin Place, Sydney.

The Ausbil Global SmallCap Fund - Active ETF (ASX ticker: GSCF), which launched to the unlisted market in May 2018, is now admitted for trading on the ASX.

“GSCF seeks to exploit the inefficiencies within global small-cap stocks by investing in quality companies with unrecognised growth potential at attractive valuations,” says co-portfolio manager Tobias Bucks.
“We employ a blend of both qualitative and quantitative analysis and a disciplined risk management process in this increasingly popular sector.”

Similarly, the Ausbil Global Essential Infrastructure Fund (Hedged) - Active ETF (ASX ticker: GHIF), which launched to the unlisted market in October 2020, is now admitted for trading on the ASX.

“Infrastructure, in particular essential assets like airports, toll roads, energy utilities, pipelines and communications, all provide services that are critical for daily life and can provide a consistent return for investors across varying market conditions,” says Head of Listed Infrastructure Tim Humphreys. “We aim to uncover undervalued streams of cashflow from these assets that are not yet fully priced by the market for our investors.”

Mark Knight, Chief Executive Officer of Ausbil, adds, “We are excited to officially launch these two active global funds as ETFs - following the recent launch of the Ausbil Active Dividend Income Fund (ASX ticker: DIVI) – in September on the ASX.

“This is a significant milestone in making our investment strategies more accessible to a broader range of investors,” says Mr Knight. “Through active ETFs, we’re directly meeting the requests of financial advisers, SMSFs and everyday investors.” “We believe Ausbil’s active management, a rigorous top-down macro and bottom-up fundamental process, coupled with dynamic portfolio positioning, is well-suited to navigate today’s volatile markets,” Knight added.
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