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SCHRODER SPECIALIST PRIVATE EQUITY FUND 15.9% P.A. RETURN*Broadcast: The Resilience of Small and Mid-cap Global Private Equity
Watch the webinar with Claire Smith and Eric Greer as they provide an update on the Schroder Specialist Private Equity Fund (‘SSPEF’) at its 5-year milestone.
The more access you have to the world, the more you can uncover. Broadening the mind. Widening the eyes. Like a diver reaching places that others can't, we too thrive on going deeper to find undiscovered private equity opportunities.
That's why the Schroder Specialist Private Equity Fund is focused on providing our clients with select access to promising small-mid cap global businesses that have historically outperformed the broader private equity market, with the fund achieving an annualised return of 15.9%* since inception. Backed by our 25+ years of expertise in combining global private equity opportunities with local knowledge to locate untapped businesses, this fund offers new opportunities to achieve investment success.
Discover what being seriously invested in the Schroder Specialist Private Equity Fund can do for you and your clients.
Semi-liquid for access to funds
The fund is semi-liquid, allowing monthly investments and quarterly redemptions (with a cap of 5% net asset value of the fund), so that investors are able to access their money.
A broader range of companies
Diversifying away from traditional listed equities and fixed income can strengthen portfolios when economic factors place traditional investments under pressure.
Competitively priced
A fixed investment management fee of 1.48% p.a., and estimated indirect costs of 1.07% p.a., with no performance fees charged by Schroders^, unlike other private equity funds available on the market.
About the Schroder Specialist Private Equity Fund
In a more volatile environment, you may be looking for a new way to generate returns for your clients, while providing diversification away from traditional listed equity and fixed income markets.
Private equity provides access to a broader universe of companies than those listed on public exchanges. From promising early stage companies to established businesses with untapped growth potential, private equity provides the opportunity for enhanced overall returns and diversification to help meet longer-term investment goals.
The Schroder Specialist Private Equity Fund provides access to these often hard-to-reach global private equity markets. It focuses on small-mid cap specialist opportunities across the US and Europe, as well as Asian growth companies. This segment has historically outperformed** the wider private equity market and sets the Fund apart from others available to Australian investors.
Fund ratings and platform availability
The Fund is available across a range of major investment platforms including BT, Netwealth, HUB24, AMP and Praemium among others and carries a recommended rating from both Zenith and Lonsec.
Fund performance
Since inception, the Schroder Specialist Private Equity Fund has returned 15.9% p.a. net of fees, as at 30 April 2025*. Please note that past performance is not an indicator of future performance.
Demystifying private equity
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Earn CPD points
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Schroders knows private equity
With a successful track record spanning 25 years, our global private equity expertise spans buyouts, secondaries, venture capital and growth, as well as emerging markets.
Our long-serving 60+ strong, stable team of respected global equity professionals have a proven track record of consistently high returns achieved through diligence and patience. We apply the same exacting standards to every investment opportunity, and have deep specialism and local knowledge in a wide range of geographies and sectors, with extensive experience to navigate all market environments.
The trust placed in us, by both our clients and the businesses we help to thrive, is highly valued.
AUD$30 billion in private equity under management globally^^
We transform businesses across the whole company lifecycle, from seed capital to buyouts.
Access to attractive investments
Our close relationships with hundreds of proven specialist managers that we invest with and alongside offers highly attractive investment opportunities to our clients.
Strong commitment to ESG
Our investment process has an ESG integrated assessment running through each investment our team makes.
Dive deeper, find out more about the Schroder Specialist Private Equity Fund today.
The role of the Schroder Specialist Private Equity Fund in portfolios
The Schroder Specialist Private Equity Fund helps investors with a suitable risk tolerance to access global private equity markets. This product is only suitable for consumers who have received personal advice. Please refer to the TMD for more information on the suitability criteria for this product.
This product is likely to be appropriate for a consumer seeking capital growth for a small component of their portfolio, with a high or very high risk and return profile.
This product is unlikely to be suitable for a consumer seeking income or capital preservation or for a consumer with a low risk return profile with a short investment timeframe or for consumers requiring access to their money in less than a year.
Disclaimers
*Analysis shown between the Fund's inception on 31/3/2020 to 30/4/2025. Return is shown net of fees.
^Performance fees are not charged to the fund by Schroders, but managers of private equity funds invested in by the fund may receive performance-related fees. Additional fees and costs may apply.
** Source: Schroders, U.S. and Europe. Includes all private companies with revenues less than or equal to US$15m and all listed companies.
^^As at 30 June 2024. AuM includes non-fee earning dry powder, includes Greencoat AuM as of December 2023 (acquisition completed 11 April 2022).
Investment in this Fund may be made on an application form accompanying the current Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) for the Fund which is available from Schroder Investment Management Australia Limited (Schroders) (ABN 22 000 443 274, AFS Licence 226473). The information contained in this material is general information only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on the information contained in this material you should obtain a copy of the PDS and consider the appropriateness of the information in regard to your objective, financial situation and needs before making any decision about whether to invest, or continue to hold.
The repayment of capital and performance in the Fund is not guaranteed by Schroders or any other party. Opinions constitute our judgement at the time of issue and are subject to change. Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. Investment guidelines represented are internal only and are subject to change without notice. Schroders may record and monitor telephone calls for security, training and compliance purposes.
The Zenith Investment Partners (ABN 27 103 132 672, AFS Licence 226872) (“Zenith”) rating (assigned SCH0038AU February 2024) referred to in this piece is limited to “General Advice” (s766B Corporations Act 2001) for Wholesale clients only. This advice has been prepared without taking into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of any individual, including target markets of financial products, where applicable, and is subject to change at any time without prior notice. It is not a specific recommendation to purchase, sell or hold the relevant product(s). Investors should seek independent financial advice before making an investment decision and should consider the appropriateness of this advice in light of their own objectives, financial situation and needs. Investors should obtain a copy of, and consider the PDS or offer document before making any decision and refer to the full Zenith Product Assessment available on the Zenith website. Past performance is not an indication of future performance. Zenith usually charges the product issuer, fund manager or related party to conduct Product Assessments. Full details regarding Zenith’s methodology, ratings definitions and regulatory compliance are available on our Product Assessments and at Fund Research Regulatory Guidelines.
The rating issued 09/2023 is published by Lonsec Research Pty Ltd ABN 11 151 658 561 AFSL 421 445 (Lonsec). Ratings are general advice only, and have been prepared without taking account of your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider your personal circumstances, read the product disclosure statement and seek independent financial advice before investing. The rating is not a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold any product. Past performance information is not indicative of future performance. Ratings are subject to change without notice and Lonsec assumes no obligation to update. Lonsec uses objective criteria and receives a fee from the Fund Manager. Visit www.lonsec.com.au for ratings information and to access the full report. © 2023 Lonsec. All rights reserved.