Investment Disclosures

Last Updated: November 2025

Important: This document contains important information about risks, fees, and regulatory matters. Please read carefully before investing.

1. General Risk Warning

All investments carry risk. The value of your investment may fluctuate, and you may receive back less than your original investment. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. You should consider your investment objectives, financial situation, and needs before making any investment decision.

2. Specific Investment Risks

  • Market Risk: The value of investments can decrease due to market conditions, economic factors, and investor sentiment.
  • Liquidity Risk: Some investments, particularly private equity, venture capital, and real estate, may not be easily converted to cash. Monthly liquidity is subject to portfolio constraints.
  • Concentration Risk: Portfolios may have significant exposure to specific sectors, asset classes, or geographic regions.
  • Currency Risk: Investments in international assets are subject to exchange rate fluctuations.
  • Leverage Risk: Some portfolio holdings may use leverage, which can amplify both gains and losses.
  • Regulatory Risk: Changes in laws and regulations may impact investment performance.

3. Fee Structure

Trove charges the following fees:

Management Fee: 0.8% - 1.5% per annum

Based on portfolio complexity and assets under management. Calculated daily and deducted monthly.

Performance Fee: 10% - 20%

Applied to returns above the specified benchmark. Calculated annually with high-water mark protection.

Transaction Costs

Costs associated with buying, selling, and rebalancing investments are passed through to your account.

4. Portfolio Information

Trove offers multiple portfolio strategies with varying risk/return profiles:

  • Fortress: Defensive strategy focused on capital preservation (8-10% target return)
  • Horizon: Balanced approach combining growth and stability (10-12% target return)
  • Velocity: Growth-oriented with higher risk tolerance (12-15% target return)

Each portfolio invests across multiple asset classes including public equities, private equity, venture capital, real estate, fixed income, and alternatives.

5. Redemptions and Liquidity

Redemptions are processed on a monthly basis. You must submit withdrawal requests at least 15 business days before the end of the month. Redemptions are subject to:

  • Portfolio liquidity constraints
  • Minimum balance requirements
  • Potential redemption queues during periods of high withdrawal requests
  • Early withdrawal penalties may apply to certain investments

6. Regulatory Information

Trove operates under Australian financial services regulations. We are committed to:

  • Complying with all ASIC requirements
  • Maintaining appropriate AFS licenses
  • Following best execution practices
  • Implementing robust risk management frameworks
  • Conducting regular compliance audits

7. Conflicts of Interest

Trove may have conflicts of interest including:

  • Receiving fees from portfolio performance
  • Trading in securities also held in client portfolios
  • Relationships with investment partners and service providers

We manage conflicts through disclosure, segregation of duties, and adherence to our fiduciary obligations.

8. Tax Considerations

Investment returns may be subject to Australian taxation including capital gains tax, dividend tax, and income tax. We recommend consulting with a qualified tax adviser regarding your specific situation. Trove does not provide tax advice.

9. Complaint Resolution

If you have a complaint:

  1. Contact our customer service team at complaints@trove.com.au
  2. We will acknowledge your complaint within 24 hours
  3. We aim to resolve complaints within 30 days
  4. If unresolved, you may escalate to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA)

10. Updates to Disclosures

We may update these disclosures from time to time. Material changes will be communicated to all clients. Please review this document regularly.

11. Contact Information

For questions about these disclosures:

Email: compliance@trove.com.au
Phone: 1300 TROVE (876 83)
Address: Level 12, 123 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000