Monthly NTA & Investment Update - 31 May 2025
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NTA & Investment Update
May 2025
Net tangible asset (NTA) backing per share
31 May
30 April
NTA per share1
$10.27
$9.90
NTA per share after unrealised tax provision2
$8.83
$8.55
Market commentary
Adding to April's gains, the Australian share market continued to advance in May amid signs that global
trade tensions were easing. The S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index rose a robust +4.2%. Domestically,
inflation continued to moderate, prompting the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut the official cash rate by
0.5%, noting that it expects inflation to settle within the 2-3% target band.
Since month-end, global equity markets have advanced further, and Australian shares are nudging all-time
highs. Investors appear increasingly inured to President Trump's tariff pronouncements and are dismissing
trade risks. Remarkably, Australian shares are now up +16.8% from their post 'Liberation Day' lows in early
April.
Thank you to everyone who attended our recent information meetings - another record turnout! The slides
and a recording of the Adelaide presentation are on our website: argoinvestments.com.au/roadshow-week.
Portfolio
Top 20 investments
Sector diversification
$m
%
Macquarie Group
533.7
6.8
CBA
431.7
5.5
BHP
387.6
4.9
Wesfarmers
366.0
4.7
CSL
331.3
4.2
Westpac
286.8
3.6
Technology One
268.4
3.4
Rio Tinto
256.3
3.3
ANZ
232.8
3.0
Industrials
7.3%
Property 2.6%
Telstra Group
231.9
2.9
LICs 1.6% Discret. 7.2%
Consumer
Aristocrat Leisure
231.7
2.9
NAB
221.7
2.8
QBE Insurance
215.2
2.7
Computershare
197.1
2.5
Santos
194.5
2.5
Origin Energy
150.8
1.9
Suncorp
131.6
1.7
Brambles
130.8
1.7
Transurban
130.4
1.7
Woolworths Group
123.6
1.6
Top 20 equity investments
5,053.9
64.3
Cash and cash equivalents
103.3
1.3
Banks 15.2%
Banks 15.2%
Other Financials 14.6%
Materials
13.4%
Other
Financials
14.6%
Telcos & I.T. 10.8%
Materials 13.4%
Health Care 9.3%
Telcos & I.T. 10.8%
Consumer Staples 8.8%
Industrials
7.3%
Health
Care
9.3%
Energy 6.6%
Consumer Staples 8.8%
Consumer Discret. 7.2%
Utilities 1.5%
Energy 6.6%
Cash 1.1%
Property 2.6%
LICs 1.6%
Utilities 1.5%
Cash 1.1%
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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.
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About us
At a glance
Shareholder benefits
ASX code
ARG
Founded
1946
Total assets
$7.9bn
Shareholders
89,900
Dividend yield^
4.0%
MER
0.15%
^ Historical yield of 5.6% (including franking) based on dividends
paid/declared 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
for 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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