Resources Gold Fund

Actively managed gold equities strategy

An actively managed allocation reflecting the Victor Smorgon Group’s long-standing conviction in gold

Introduction

Launched in 2020 and cornerstoned by the Victor Smorgon Group, the Resources Gold Fund provides select wholesale investors with access to a concentrated gold strategy informed by direct operational and investment experience in the sector.

Gold has historically served as a strategic portfolio allocation during periods of macroeconomic stress, currency volatility and geopolitical uncertainty. The Fund seeks to actively manage this exposure, capturing opportunities across the gold value chain (producers, developers and explorers) while applying disciplined risk controls.

This is a specialist allocation designed for wholesale investors who understand the cyclical nature of commodity markets and the importance of capital discipline.


FY26 YTD

79.5%

Annualised return since inception

26.3%

Inception

May 2020


 
 
 

Fund Manager

Cameron Judd

 

Fund Overview

Investment approach:
Active long/short gold equities strategy informed by specialist sector research.

Investment objective:
To generate attractive risk-adjusted returns over the medium to long term through active investment across gold and precious metals securities, complemented by physical gold exposure.

Fund launch date:
May 2020

Minimum Investment:
$100,000

Investor Eligibility:
Wholesale investors only

Structure:
Unregistered Australian wholesale unit trust

Trustee:
Como Services Pty Ltd (ACN 679 698 652 AFSL 562776)

Investment Manager:
Victor Smorgon Partners Pty Ltd (ACN 630 512 739 / CAR 1314940)

Base Currency:
AUD

Geographic focus:
Tier 1 jurisdictions

Typical holdings:
15-25 holdings

Typical position sizes:
Maximum 20% position size (at cost)
Minimum 50% exposure to gold equities and/or physical gold
Physical gold allocation capped at 10%

Valuation Frequency:
Monthly

Applications/Redemptions:
Monthly

Fees

Management Fee:
1.00% p.a

Performance Fee:
20% above 8% hurdle, subject to High Water Mark

Buy/Sell Spread:
30 bps

Full details in the Information Memorandum.

APIR

Platform Class only: GCL4573AU

Fund Performance

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.


*Fund net performance is an estimate based on the inception unit class.
Net performance as at 28 February 2026.

Fund Reports & Documents

  • Why invest?

    Active gold alpha
    Designed to capture inefficiencies beyond passive gold exposure.

    Strategic portfolio diversifier
    Gold has historically demonstrated low or negative correlation during periods of market stress.

    Direct sector insight
    Informed by the Victor Smorgon Group’s operational gold ownership and physical bullion exposure.

    Aligned capital
    Cornerstoned by the Victor Smorgon Group.

  • Investor profile

    Designed for sophisticated and wholesale investors who:

    - Seek specialist gold exposure
    - Understand commodity concentration risk
    - Have a long-term investment horizon
    - Can tolerate elevated volatility

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Important Information

Unitholders should be aware that there is no guarantee that the implementation of the investment strategy or process will not result in losses to Unitholders.

 The return of capital and the performance of the Fund are not guaranteed by any person or organisation, including Victor Smorgon Partners, Como Services or any related or associated entity or person. Therefore, each investor should carefully consider the risks of investing and, where necessary, seek professional advice as to the suitability of investing in the Fund. Please refer to the Information Memorandum for further details.

The offer of interests in the Victor Smorgon Partners Resources Gold Fund "Fund" is prepared and issued by Como Services Pty Ltd (ACN 679 698 652 AFSL 562776) in its capacity as the Trustee of the Fund. The investment manager is Victor Smorgon Partners Pty Ltd (ACN 630 512 739), an authorised representative of AFSL 001314940.

Contact us

For further information, monthly reports or investment enquiries:

Victor Smorgon Partners
Level 12, 644 Chapel Street
South Yarra VIC 3141