Monthly NTA & Investment Update - 31 March 2026
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Net tangible asset (NTA) backing per share
31 March 28 February
NTA per share1 $10.24 $10.73
NTA per share after unrealised tax provision2 $8.80 $9.12
Market commentary
March was a dramatic month for global markets following the United States and Israel’s attack on Iran. While
investors were initially muted in their response, sentiment deteriorated sharply as energy prices surged and
supply disruptions intensified. Argo's NTA fell -4.6% outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index
which ended the month down -7.2%.
Materials were the largest drag on the Australian share market while Energy stocks were the clear
beneficiaries, including Argo holdings Woodside (+16.3%) and Santos (+11.7%). In the ‘risk off’ environment,
Consumer Staples and Utilities also outperformed.
Beyond the human toll, the war has increased geopolitical risk and materially changed the macroeconomic
backdrop, increasing the potential for higher inflation and a global slowdown. These risks may be tempered
if the current ceasefire holds and the Strait of Hormuz re-opens.
$m %
BHP 538.3 6.9
Macquarie Group 488.1 6.2
CBA 391.8 5.0
Rio Tinto 378.6 4.8
Westpac 345.3 4.4
Wesfarmers 291.6 3.7
ANZ 288.3 3.7
Telstra 254.9 3.2
NAB 240.3 3.1
Santos 234.9 3.0
CSL 211.9 2.7
QBE Insurance 186.6 2.4
Technology One 174.5 2.2
Origin Energy 172.2 2.2
Aristocrat Leisure 168.3 2.1
Woodside Energy 152.5 1.9
Computershare 139.1 1.8
Woolworths 135.8 1.7
Eagers Automotive 127.1 1.6
APA 126.4 1.6
Top 20 equity investments 5,046.5 64.2
Cash and cash equivalents 4.9 0.1
Portfolio
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NTA & Investment Update
March 2026
Top 20 investments
ƺ After all costs, including any tax payable.
Ʊ 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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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
Shareholder benefits
Low-cost, internally managed
Internal management structure
ensures low operating costs and no
external fees
Long-term and proven investment
approach
Resilience and growth through
various market cycles and conditions
for 80 years
Experiencedboardandmanagement
Highly experienced board and
management team with strong
governance and conservative culture
Fully-franked, sustainable dividends
Dividends paid every year since
inception in 1946 and fully franked
since 1995
Strong balance sheet with no debt
A strong balance sheet and no debt
allows a long-term approach to
investing
Diversified and administratively
simple
Exposure to a diversified portfolio of
Australian equities through a single
ASX trade
About us
ASX code ARG
Founded 1946
Total assets $7.8bn
Shareholders 87,000
Dividend yield^
4.5%
MER 0.14%
^ Historical yield of 6.5% (including franking) based on dividends
paid/declared over the last 12 months.
At a glance
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.
Company objective
Maximise long-term shareholder returns through
reliable fully franked dividend income and capital
growth.
Share registry enquiries
BoardRoom Pty Ltd
1300 350 716
investorserve.com.au
argo@boardroomlimited.com.au
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.
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