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EAM Global Small Companies Fund
(soon to be renamed to IMC Global Small Companies Fund)
The EAM Global Small Companies Fund (Fund) aims to deliver consistent alpha using its Informed Momentum® approach to investing in global small cap companies. Disciplined portfolio construction results in a diversified portfolio of 100-150 holdings.
The Fund aims to provide investors with capital appreciation by investing in stocks generally within the market cap range of the MSCI ACWI Small Cap Index (ex-Australia) across 22 Developed Markets countries and 25 Emerging Markets countries.
Before making a decision about whether to make an investment in the Fund, please read the Fund’s Target Market Determination (TMD) and Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) (including all incorporated information) to ensure the features of the Fund as described in the TMD and PDS aligns with your objectives, financial situation and needs.
How to invest
Fund’s monthly update
The Informed Momentum Company (IMC), formerly EAM Investors, and the fund manager for the EAM Global Small Companies Fund, announced its official rebrand in February 2025.
The move will not affect the investment approach, the services or the investment team. Ownership and control of the business remain unchanged.
Australian clients and partners can see the new branding already integrated across the SGH company website, materials, and communications, while the Australian fund updated name IMC Global Small Companies Fund will be rolled out in materials and communications from mid-March, following the release of all relevant documentation and registration with ASIC by the Responsible Entity for the Fund.
Read more about it here.
At a Glance
TRAVIS PRENTICE, PORTFOLIO MANAGER
Informed momentum: Winners, Losers, and Emerging Trends in Global Smalls
December 2024 FUND UPDATE, click here to read the transcript.
Investment strategy
EAM Global Small Companies Fund navigates the large selection universe of global small cap stocks by employing a momentum-driven approach to investing that leverages their collective insight within a systematic process. This Informed Momentum® approach combines momentum with stock selection, tailored risk management, and efficient implementation to deliver alpha for clients. IMC believes their systematic approach to discovering ideas, focused analysis, timely decision making, and efficient implementation are the keys to maximizing available alpha and achieving consistent results.
The benefits of the Fund include:
- Consistent exposure to the momentum premium.
- Adaptable stock selection process designed to capture opportunities across geographies (excluding Australia), industries, and traditional styles.
- Systematic investment approach that consistently maintains intended risk exposures.
Investment parameters
The EAM Global Small Companies Fund is generally fully invested in Global Small Companies securities. The Fund will adhere to a bottom-up investment process that is disciplined and objective. Investment guidelines are as follows:
- Maximum 20% of the fund portfolio weight to be outside the market capitalisation range of the MSCI ACWI Small Cap (ex-Australia) Index.
- Maximum of 2% of the portfolio may be invested in any one company that is not present in the MSCI ACWI Small Cap (ex-Australia) Index (the “Benchmark”), or a maximum of 2% plus the position’s weight within the Benchmark.
- The Fund will typically hold 100-150 holdings.
- 80-100% Global Small Companies securities (ex-Australia)
- 0-20% Cash, or cash equivalents.
Please note that these are indicative asset allocation ranges for the Fund.
Performance as at 28 February 2025. Powered by data from Financial Express. For funds with less than 5 yrs performance history, refer to fact sheet for since inception returns.
HOW TO INVEST
Existing SGH investor with Apex investor number:
- Download and read PDS, reference guide and Target Market Determination (TMD).
- Complete additional investment form and send to Apex Fund Services Unit Registry.
Please contact Apex Fund Services at 1300 133 451 if you require assistance.
Not an existing SGH investor:
- Download and read PDS, reference guide and Target Market Determination (TMD).
- Submit application form online.
OR
- Download and read PDS, reference guide and Target Market Determination (TMD).
- Complete an application form and send to Apex Fund Services Unit Registry.
Research ratings
FUND INVESTMENT TEAM
Travis Prentice
Co-Founder, CIO, Portfolio Manager
Travis is the Chief Investment Officer of The Informed Momentum Company (formerly EAM Investors), a firm he co-founded in 2007….
Nicholas Dame, CFA
Director, Portfolio Manager
Nick is a Director and Portfolio Manager for EAM Global Small Companies Fund and is an analyst across all IMC’s…
Adam Rubin, CFA
Director, Portfolio Manager
Adam is a Director and Portfolio Manager for EAM Global Small Companies Fund and is an analyst across all IMC’s…
