Monthly NTA & Investment Update - 31 May 2023
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NTA & Investment Update
May 2023
Net tangible asset (NTA) backing per share
31 May
30 April
NTA per share1
$8.87
$9.07
NTA per share after unrealised tax provision2
$7.82
$7.95
Market commentary
Resurgent concerns about further interest rate increases, following the surprise decision by the Reserve
Bank of Australia to hike rates at its May meeting, contributed to a decline in Australian shares in May. The
S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index ended the month down -2.5%.
The materials sector, including mining companies, declined due to widespread commodity price falls.
However, there were notable exceptions among companies with exposure to battery minerals as investors
continue to favour the decarbonisation investment trend. For example, lithium producer Allkem (ASX code:
AKE) saw its shares surge +21.1%.
During Argo’s recent shareholder presentations, we discussed Allkem and other lithium stocks in our
portfolio, along with various topics including macro-economic influences and the outlook. Watch a recording
of our presentation and view the slides at argoinvestments.com.au/roadshow-week.
Portfolio
Top 20 investments*
%
Macquarie Group
6.6
BHP
5.8
CSL
5.4
CBA
4.0
Wesfarmers
3.6
Rio Tinto
3.5
Telstra
3.1
ANZ
2.8
Santos
2.8
Westpac
2.6
NAB
2.3
Aristocrat Leisure
2.2
QBE Insurance
2.1
Transurban
2.0
Sonic Healthcare
1.9
Woolworths
1.9
APA
1.8
Computershare
1.8
Ramsay Health Care
1.7
Woodside Energy
1.7
Top 20 equity investments
59.6
Cash and cash equivalents
1.9
Sector diversification*
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After all costs, including any tax payable.
As required under the ASX Listing Rules, theoretical NTA per share
after providing for estimated tax on unrealised gains/losses in the
portfolio. That is, after tax that may arise if the entire portfolio was
sold.
As a percentage of investment portfolio.
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About us
At a glance
Shareholder benefits
ASX code
ARG
Founded
1946
Market cap.
$6.6bn
Shareholders
95,800
Dividend yield^
3.9%
MER
0.16%
^ Historical yield of 5.5% (including franking) based on
dividends paid over the last 12 months.
Fully-franked, sustainable dividends
Dividends paid every year since
inception in 1946 and fully franked
since 1995
Experienced board and management
Highly experienced board and
management team with strong
governance and conservative culture
Company overview
One of Australia’s oldest and largest listed
investment companies (LICs), Argo actively manages
a diversified portfolio of Australian shares with
a low-cost, internally managed business model.
Argo applies a conservative, long-term investment
approach which has proven resilient since 1946.
Strong balance sheet with no debt
A strong balance sheet and no debt
allows a long-term approach to
investing
Company objective
Maximise long-term shareholder returns through
reliable fully franked dividend income and capital
growth.
Low-cost, internally managed
Internal management structure
ensures low operating costs and no
external fees
How to invest
We are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange
(ASX) under the ASX code ‘ARG’. To become a
shareholder, simply buy shares through your
stockbroker, online broker, financial adviser or
platform.
Diversified and administratively
simple
Exposure to a diversified portfolio of
Australian equities through a single
ASX trade
Share registry enquiries
BoardRoom Pty Ltd
1300 350 716
investorserve.com.au
argo@boardroomlimited.com.au
Long-term and proven investment
approach
Resilience and growth through
various market cycles and conditions
over 75 years
This report has been prepared as general information only and is not intended to provide financial advice or take into
account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider, with a financial adviser, whether the information is
suitable for your circumstances before making any investment decisions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
This announcement is authorised by Tim Binks, Company Secretary. Argo Investments Limited ACN 007 519 520
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