30 Jun 2026Bennelong Australian Equity PartnersASXExitBennelong exited its short position in ASX because, following several years of operational issues, ASIC inquiries, leadership changes and multiple earnings downgrades, the manager believes market expectations have now largely reset and the original short thesis has substantially played out. Bennelong notes the position had been a successful long-term short for the fund, with the closure reflecting a view that the negative catalysts that originally justified the trade have been sufficiently priced in by the market.
31 May 2026Bennelong Australian Equity PartnersMP1InitiatedBennelong Australian Equity Partners initiated a position in Megaport (MP1) because the fund views it as a high-conviction investment. Bennelong notes that MP1 has evolved beyond its historical identity as a niche network connectivity provider between data centres into a broader AI infrastructure platform encompassing network, compute, and storage solutions. The fund believes the market is increasingly recognising the company's strengthened strategic position and long-term earnings potential, underpinning its conviction in the investment.
Bennelong Australian Equity Partners (BAEP) is a Sydney-based boutique equities manager operating under the Bennelong Funds Management multi-boutique umbrella. The team runs concentrated, high-conviction Australian share portfolios using intensive bottom-up fundamental research, aiming to identify quality companies with sustainable competitive advantages and strong growth prospects trading below intrinsic value. BAEP's flagship strategies span both large-cap focused and long-short mandates, appealing to institutional and retail investors seeking active management distinct from index-hugging peers. As part of Bennelong Funds Management, the boutique benefits from shared distribution, compliance and operational infrastructure while retaining investment autonomy, a structure common among Australia's specialist equity managers.
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30 Jun 2026Bennelong Australian Equity PartnersASXExitBennelong exited its short position in ASX because, following several years of operational issues, ASIC inquiries, leadership changes and multiple earnings downgrades, the manager believes market expectations have now largely reset and the original short thesis has substantially played out. Bennelong notes the position had been a successful long-term short for the fund, with the closure reflecting a view that the negative catalysts that originally justified the trade have been sufficiently priced in by the market.
31 May 2026Bennelong Australian Equity PartnersMP1InitiatedBennelong Australian Equity Partners initiated a position in Megaport (MP1) because the fund views it as a high-conviction investment. Bennelong notes that MP1 has evolved beyond its historical identity as a niche network connectivity provider between data centres into a broader AI infrastructure platform encompassing network, compute, and storage solutions. The fund believes the market is increasingly recognising the company's strengthened strategic position and long-term earnings potential, underpinning its conviction in the investment.