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AP Direct Invest is a self-directed online investment service for those looking to control their own investment decisions, whilst utilising the expertise of award-winning firm Alman Partners and the AP Investment Committee model portfolios. With extensive experience managing investments and access to global leading market research, we bring the world of investing to your door.

Choose from 6 low-cost investment portfolios that utilise a range of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), designed to capture market returns in a broadly diversified manner. 2 of these portfolios are designed with environmental, social and governance (ESG) filters. Whether you are looking to begin your investment journey, invest in your future or your children’s, or manage your investment journey whilst capturing a fair rate of return, there is a portfolio for you.

Our approach is evidence-based. We do not pick stocks or try to time markets. Rather our recommendations are based on Nobel-Prize winning academic research, not speculation or forecasts. This ensures your portfolio is optimised to capture market returns, giving you confidence in your investments.

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How It Works

EXPLORE: Register to access the Investor Portal to explore our portfolios, access the fee calculator, see past performance and access key documents such as the Product Disclosure Statement.

SELECT: Choose a portfolio suited to your needs when you are ready to begin your investment journey.

INVEST: Open an account through a simple online application.

STAY INFORMED: Stay up to date with regular articles by our expert team with Insights and Portfolio Updates. Monitor your portfolio performance online 24/7.

Min. recommended investment: $5,000. No min. on additional contributions.

Portfolios

Select the investment model portfolio that suits your investment needs.

AP High Growth

Investment Objective
The portfolio seeks to maximise long term capital growth opportunities with income distributions being of secondary consequence.

Typical Investor
In general, this portfolio is designed for investors with a long-term investment time horizon of at least 7 years, seeking high levels of capital growth, prepared to accept short to medium-term volatility, and who wish to outsource the construction and management of their underlying portfolio holdings.

Investment Strategy and Approach
The investment strategy centres on a strategic asset allocation approach, built on low-cost ETFs designed to capture market returns in a broadly diversified manner, with specific tilts incorporated to target higher expected returns. The portfolio will include limited holdings in cash and listed Australian property with the majority of exposures focused on equities, both Australian and international.

The portfolio targets a 10-year annualised gross return of 9% with an expected negative return occurring on average once every 5 years. Alman Partners investment committee monitors the portfolio within set tolerance bands for each underlying investment and it may rebalance the portfolio from time to time.

Recommended minimum investment $5,000
Indicative number of holdings 6 to 10
Asset allocation ranges (%)
Asset type
Cash
Australian Shares
International Shares
Australian Property
International Property
Australian Fixed Interest
International Fixed Interest
Alternatives
Other
Minimum
0%
50%
20%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Maximum
5%
70%
40%
15%
0%
5%
0%
0%
0%
Management Fee
Indirect & Transaction Cost
One-off Entry Fee
0.85% p.a.
0.10% p.a.
0.10%

100% Growth - Alman Partners

AP Growth

Investment Objective
The portfolio seeks to maximise long term capital growth opportunities by investing in growth assets with a moderate allocation to defensive cash/fixed interest assets.

Typical Investor
In general, this portfolio is designed for investors with a long-term investment time horizon of at least 7 years, seeking high levels of capital growth, prepared to accept short to medium-term volatility, and who wish to outsource the construction and management of their underlying portfolio holdings.

Investment Strategy and Approach
The investment strategy centres on a strategic asset allocation approach, built on low-cost ETF’s designed to capture market returns in a broadly diversified manner, with specific tilts incorporated to target higher expected returns. The portfolio will include moderate exposure to cash/fixed interest and listed Australian property, with the majority of exposure focused on equities, both Australian and international.

The portfolio targets a 10-year annualised gross return of 8.8% with an expected negative return occurring on average once every 5 – 7 years. Alman Partners investment committee monitors the portfolio within set tolerance bands for each underlying investment and it may rebalance the portfolio from time to time.

Recommended minimum investment $5,000
Indicative number of holdings 6 to 10
Asset allocation ranges (%)
Asset type
Cash
Australian Shares
International Shares
Australian Property
International Property
Australian Fixed Interest
International Fixed Interest
Alternatives
Other
Minimum
0%
40%
20%
0%
0%
0%
10%
0%
0%
Maximum
5%
60%
30%
10%
0%
0%
20%
0%
0%
Management Fee
Indirect & Transaction Cost
One-off Entry Fee
0.85% p.a.
0.12% p.a.
0.10%

85 % Growth & 15 % Defensive - Alman Partners

AP Balanced

Investment Objective
The portfolio seeks to maximise medium to long term capital growth opportunities by investing in growth assets with a moderate allocation to defensive cash/fixed interest assets.

Typical Investor
In general, this portfolio is designed for investors with a medium-term investment time horizon of at least 5 years, seeking moderate levels of capital growth with some income assets, and prepared to accept moderately high short to medium-term volatility, and who wish to outsource the construction and management of their underlying portfolio holdings.

Investment Strategy and Approach
The investment strategy centres on a strategic asset allocation approach, built on low-cost ETF’s designed to capture market returns in a broadly diversified manner, with specific tilts incorporated to target higher expected returns. The portfolio will be diversified primarily across equities, both Australian and international, with moderate exposure to cash/fixed interest and listed Australian property.

The portfolio targets a 10-year annualised gross return of 8.2% with an expected negative return occurring on average once every 5 – 7 years. Alman Partners investment committee monitors the portfolio within set tolerance bands for each underlying investment and it may rebalance the portfolio from time to time.

Recommended minimum investment $5,000
Indicative number of holdings 6 to 10
Asset allocation ranges (%)
Asset type
Cash
Australian Shares
International Shares
Australian Property
International Property
Australian Fixed Interest
International Fixed Interest
Alternatives
Other
Minimum
0%
35%
15%
0%
0%
10%
10%
0%
0%
Maximum
5%
45%
25%
10%
0%
20%
20%
0%
0%
Management Fee
Indirect & Transaction Cost
One-off Entry Fee
0.85% p.a.
0.10% p.a.
0.10%

70% Growth & 30% Defensive - Alman Partners

AP Moderately Conservative

Investment Objective
The portfolio provides a mixed exposure between income and capital growth opportunities but is more weighted towards consistent income distribution.

Typical Investor
The portfolio is designed for investors with a medium-term investment time horizon of at least 3 to 5 years, seeking moderate levels of income and capital growth, prepared to accept short to moderate volatility, and who wish to outsource the construction and management of their underlying portfolio holdings.

Investment Strategy and Approach
The investment strategy centres on a strategic asset allocation approach, built on low-cost ETF’s designed to capture market returns in a broadly diversified manner, with specific tilts incorporated to target higher levels of income. The portfolio will be diversified across Australian Equities, International Equities, Property, High Yield Income Securities, Income Securities and Cash.

The portfolio targets a 10-year annualised gross return of 6.4% with an expected negative return occurring on average once every 7 years. Alman Partners investment committee monitors the portfolio within set tolerance bands for each underlying investment and it may rebalance the portfolio from time to time.

Recommended minimum investment $5,000
Indicative number of holdings 6 to 10
Asset allocation ranges (%)
Asset type
Cash
Australian Shares
International Shares
Australian Property
International Property
Australian Fixed Interest
International Fixed Interest
Alternatives
Other
Minimum
0%
25%
10%
0%
0%
35%
5%
0%
0%
Maximum
5%
35%
20%
10%
0%
45%
15%
0%
0%
Management Fee
Indirect & Transaction Cost
One-off Entry Fee
0.85% p.a.
0.08% p.a.
0.10%

50/50% Growth & Defensive - Alman Partners

AP ESG High Growth

Investment Objective
The portfolio seeks to maximise long term capital growth opportunities with income distributions being of secondary consequence. Investment managers seek to eliminate exposure to controversial business activities and prioritise investing in companies that embrace high environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards.

Typical Investors
In general, this portfolio is designed for investors seeking high levels of capital growth, prepared to accept short to medium-term volatility, and who wish to combine traditional investment approaches with environmental, social and governance insights. The portfolio has a long-term investment time horizon of at least 7 years.

Investment Strategy and Approach
The investment strategy centres on a strategic asset allocation approach, built on low-cost ETF’s designed to capture market returns in a broadly diversified manner. The portfolio will include limited holdings in cash and listed Australian property with the majority of exposures focused on equities, both Australian and international. Exposure is adjusted to take into account certain environmental and sustainability impacts and social considerations.

The portfolio targets a 10-year annualised gross return of 9% with an expected negative return occurring on average once every 5 years. Alman Partners investment committee monitors the portfolio within set tolerance bands for each underlying investment and it may rebalance the portfolio from time to time.

Recommended minimum investment $5,000
Indicative number of holdings 5 to 10
Asset allocation ranges (%)
Asset type
Cash
Australian Shares
International Shares
Australian Property
International Property
Australian Fixed Interest
International Fixed Interest
Alternatives
Other
Minimum
0%
30%
50%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Maximum
5%
50%
60%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Management Fee
Indirect & Transaction Cost
One-off Entry Fee
0.85% p.a.
0.34% p.a.
0.10%

100% Growth - Alman Partners

AP ESG Balanced

Investment Objective
The portfolio seeks to maximise medium to long term capital growth opportunities by investing in growth assets with a moderate allocation to defensive cash/fixed interest assets. Investment managers seek to eliminate exposure to controversial business activities and prioritise investing in companies that embrace high environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards.

Typical Investors
In general, this portfolio is designed for investors with an investment time horizon of at least 7 years, who are seeking moderate levels of capital growth with some income assets, are prepared to accept moderately high short to medium-term volatility, who wish to combine traditional investment approaches with environmental, social and governance insights and outsource the construction and management of their underlying portfolio holdings.

Investment Strategy and Approach
The investment strategy centres on a strategic asset allocation approach, built on low-cost ETF’s designed to capture market returns in a broadly diversified manner. The portfolio will include moderate holdings in cash/fixed interest and listed Australian property with the majority of exposures focused on equities, both Australian and international. Exposure is adjusted to take into account certain environmental and sustainability impacts and social considerations.

The portfolio targets a 10-year annualised gross return of 8.2% with an expected negative return occurring on average once every 5 to 7 years. Alman Partners investment committee monitors the portfolio within set tolerance bands for each underlying investment and it may rebalance the portfolio from time to time.

Recommended minimum investment $5,000
Indicative number of holdings 6 to 10
Asset allocation ranges (%)
Asset type
Cash
Australian Shares
International Shares
Australian Property
International Property
Australian Fixed Interest
International Fixed Interest
Alternatives
Other
Minimum
0%
25%
30%
0%
0%
0%
25%
0%
0%
Maximum
5%
35%
45%
0%
0%
0%
35%
0%
0%
Management Fee
Indirect & Transaction Cost
One-off Entry Fee
0.85% p.a.
0.31% p.a.
0.10%

70% Growth & 30% Defensive - Alman Partners

The AP Direct Invest platform is designed for self-directed investors and does not include any personalised advice.
If you feel your circumstances need full-service financial planning and ongoing support, head to Alman Partners’ Service Overview to learn more about our available offerings.
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AP Direct Invest Pty Ltd is a Corporate Authorised Representative (001295396) of Alman Partners Pty Ltd (AFSL: 222107)

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