SG Hiscock & Company

As a multi-award-winning boutique fund manager, SG Hiscock has a proven record of providing exceptional service and unrivalled insights to our clients.

OUR PROCESS

We believe in buying great companies at good prices. We are firm believers in co-investment, demonstrated by our significant investment in our own funds. Our confidence in our investment approach means we always seed new funds with our own money. We have made the decision to cap our Funds Under Management at modest levels, to ensure that the funds retain greater flexibility to generate strong investment returns across varying market conditions. In order to identify the best opportunities for our clients, we undertake a broad fundamental research program which incorporates an extensive company visitation schedule. With an experienced team of investment professionals, our approach to analysing companies is designed to ensure no stone remains unturned.

We engage with a hand-picked team of external research providers to complement our insights in the macroeconomic landscape (both locally and abroad) and general investment trends. We also have an exclusive joint advisory arrangement with one of the world’s largest commercial real estate investors; LaSalle Investment Management Securities, LLC is a subsidiary of global property giant, Jones Lang LaSalle. This provides our property team access to LaSalle’s research capabilities.

OUR ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE POLICY

SG Hiscock & Company has a formal board-endorsed environmental, social and governance (ESG) policy. This incorporates the key principles of the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors, as well as the framework provided under the United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Investment. SG Hiscock & Company is a responsible investor and we take an active approach to integrating ESG considerations into our investment decision-making process. We believe that the effective governance and management of business risks has a direct impact on a company’s intrinsic value over the long term and helps to reduce investment risk. In order to identify the best opportunities for our clients, we undertake a broad fundamental research program which incorporates an extensive company visitation schedule. With an experienced team of investment professionals, our approach to analysing companies is designed to ensure no stone remains unturned.

We engage with a hand-picked team of external research providers to complement our insights in the macroeconomic landscape (both locally and abroad) and general investment trends. We also have an exclusive joint advisory arrangement with one of the world’s largest commercial real estate investors; LaSalle Investment Management Securities, LLC is a subsidiary of global property giant, Jones Lang LaSalle. This provides our property team access to LaSalle’s research capabilities.
Staff / Employees 25
Portfolio Manager Average Experience 22 years
Recent Awards Australian Equities Winner, 2018 IMAP Managed Account Awards
our team
  • Stephen Hiscock View Profile
    Managing Director
  • Tim Gough View Profile
    Portfolio Manager
  • Hamish Tadgell View Profile
    Portfolio Manager and Head of Research
  • Andrew Gillies View Profile
    Analyst
  • Sarah Eager View Profile
    Marketing Coordinator
Investment Models
Investment Objective
The objective of the portfolio is to provide an actively managed diversified portfolio for an investor with a need for a stable level of income and who is not comfortable with high levels of fluctuation in the value of their portfolio. The portfolio is also designed to deliver a modest amount of growth to provide some protection against inflation with an overall return objective of CPI plus 1-2%. In order to achieve this objective the portfolio will have long term allocation to defensive or income assets in the range of 70% and 30% to growth assets.
Typical Investor
The typical investor is more risk averse and sustainable income levels are considered the primary objective. The investor is comfortable with a higher weighting to income producing assets such as fixed interest investments and only a small allocation to equities among other asset classes. The portfolio would suit investors in the latter stage of their life where growth is a secondary consideration or investors uncomfortable with market fluctuations and where short term preservation of capital is of high importance.
Investment Strategy and Approach
Actively managed portfolio with a Strategic Asset Allocation of 70% to income assets and 30% to growth assets.
Minimum Investment Amount
$25000

Model Composition

Allocation as at August 2019

    Allocation & Fees
    Enter an investment amount then scroll down to see an indicative example of the portfolio you would own, as well as the associated fee.
    SG Hiscock Defensive Income
    This example is an out-of-date breakdown of this model and should not be taken to represent our current thinking or composition
    Cash 7.93% $793,000
    Code Security name Weighting % Amount
    CASH Cash 7.93% $7,930
    Cash 7.93% $793,000
    Australian Shares 13.97% $13,959
    Code Security name Weighting % Amount
    JHX James Hardie Ind 1.92% $1,922
    TCL Transurban Grp 1.86% $1,858
    SYD Sydney Airport 1.85% $1,849
    ORG Origin Energy 1.69% $1,687
    MQG Macq Grp 1.49% $1,490
    WOW Woolworths Grp 1.90% $1,900
    ANZ ANZ Banking Grp 1.75% $1,747
    BHP BHP 1.51% $1,507
    Australian Shares 13.97% $13,959
    International Shares 15.12% $15,124
    Code Security name Weighting % Amount
    FRT0009AU Franklin Global Growth Wholesale 7.55% $7,551
    WHT0044AU Capital Group Global Equity 7.57% $7,573
    International Shares 15.12% $15,124
    Australian Property 4.85% $4,852
    Code Security name Weighting % Amount
    ETL0119AU SGH Property Income 4.85% $4,852
    Australian Property 4.85% $4,852
    International Property 6.33% $6,335
    Code Security name Weighting % Amount
    ETL0005AU SGH LaSalle Global Listed Property Securities 4.97% $4,975
    URW Unibail Rodamco Wfld 1.36% $1,361
    International Property 6.33% $6,335
    Australian Fixed Interest 29.84% $2,984,000
    Code Security name Weighting % Amount
    WBCPF CAP NOTE 3-BBSW+4.00% PERP NON-CUM RED T-03-21 2.74% $2,745
    ANZPF CAP NOTE 6-BBSW+3.60% PERP NON-CUM RED T-03-23 3.09% $3,090
    NABPC CAP NOTE 3-BBSW+3.50% PERP NON-CUM RED T-07-23 2.74% $2,743
    CGFPA CNV PREF 3-BBSW+3.40% PERP SUB NON-CUM RED T-05-20 2.96% $2,957
    MQGPB CAP NOTE 6-BBSW+5.15% PERP NON-CUM RED T-03-21 2.51% $2,511
    CBAPF CAP NOTE 3-BBSW+3.90% PERP NON-CUM RED T-03-22 3.01% $3,007
    ETL0015AU PIMCO Australian Bond Wholesale 9.82% $9,822
    AMPPA CAP NOTE 3-BBSW+5.10% PERP NON-CUM RED T-12-21 2.97% $2,968
    Australian Fixed Interest 29.84% $2,984,000
    International Fixed Interest 17.29% $17,295
    Code Security name Weighting % Amount
    SBC0819AU UBS International Bond Fund 8.87% $8,875
    ETL0016AU PIMCO Diversified Fixed Interest W 8.42% $8,420
    International Fixed Interest 17.29% $17,295
    Alternatives 4.67% $4,672
    Code Security name Weighting % Amount
    OPT7628AU Arco Absolute Return Fund 4.67% $4,672
    Alternatives 4.67% $4,672
    100.00%
    Total
    $100,010
    Your monthly fee
    Model Portfolio Fee
    $ - per month
    +
    OpenInvest Fee
    FREE First 12 months
    =
    Monthly Fee
    $ -

    After the initial 12 month free period, the monthly OpenInvest fee will be $ - per month based on the investment amount entered.

    Model Portfolio Fee
    $ - per month
    This includes:

    SG Hiscock Fee, which covers their professional investment management expertise, intellectual property, research, analysis, modelling, asset allocation, and buying and selling decisions. This fee is deducted directly from your investment account.

    The Indirect Cost, which is an estimate of underlying charges of some of the holdings SG Hiscock may invest in, such as ETFs and managed funds. These charges are automatically deducted by those funds, rather than coming out of your account.

    OpenInvest Fee
    FREE for the first 12 monthsthen $ - per month

    The OpenInvest Fee covers all costs of administering your portfolio, including updating your portfolio - based on decisions of your chosen investment manager - and detailed reporting. This fee is deducted directly from your investment account.

    • No hidden fees or charges
    • We pay for brokerage
    • You keep all interest earned

    A Transaction Cost is an underlying charge levied by an ETF or managed fund when you buy into or sell out of a fund.

    The estimated initial transaction cost for the funds in this model portfolio on a $100000 investment is $ -.

    All fees and charges are inclusive of GST.

    Ready to Invest?

    Our single, simple fee covers administration and operations by OpenInvest, the services of your chosen investment manager, and any indirect costs.

    Investment Objective
    The objective is to provide an actively managed diversified portfolio for an investor who is comfortable with a mix of both income and growth, ideally an investor with a conservative approach to risk and a requirement for a moderate level of sustainable income. Exposure to growth assets should be aimed at providing protection for the real value of the portfolio in normal periods of inflation. The portfolio has a return objective of CPI +2-3%. In order to achieve this objective the portfolios long term asset allocation will be split approximately 50% to income and 50% to growth assets.
    Typical Investor
    The typical investor is comfortable with exposure to equities and fixed income and also requires a moderate yet sustainable level of income. The portfolio would suit investors looking to both grow the value of their portfolio modestly but also with a desire to see income generation to meet their needs.
    Investment Strategy and Approach
    Actively managed portfolio with a Strategic Asset Allocation of 50% to income assets and 50% to growth assets
    Minimum Investment Amount
    $25000

    Model Composition

    Allocation as at August 2019

      Allocation & Fees
      Enter an investment amount then scroll down to see an indicative example of the portfolio you would own, as well as the associated fee.
      SG Hiscock Sustainable Income
      This example is an out-of-date breakdown of this model and should not be taken to represent our current thinking or composition
      Cash 4.86% $486,000
      Code Security name Weighting % Amount
      CASH Cash 4.86% $4,860
      Cash 4.86% $486,000
      Australian Shares 29.11% $2,911,000
      Code Security name Weighting % Amount
      MMS McMillan Shakespr 1.25% $1,246
      WES Wesfarmers 1.16% $1,158
      WBC Westpac Banking 1.36% $1,355
      TCL Transurban Grp 1.17% $1,168
      SYD Sydney Airport 1.49% $1,494
      SEK Seek 1.16% $1,160
      RIO Rio Tinto 0.91% $915
      QBE QBE Insurance Grp 1.00% $999
      ORG Origin Energy 1.06% $1,059
      ORA Orora 0.97% $965
      NAB National Aust Bank 1.88% $1,875
      MQG Macq Grp 1.09% $1,088
      WOW Woolworths Grp 1.19% $1,194
      JHX James Hardie Ind 1.38% $1,382
      WPL Woodside Pet 0.91% $912
      CBA Commonwealth Bank of Aust 2.46% $2,456
      ANZ ANZ Banking Grp 1.15% $1,150
      DOW Downer EDI 1.01% $1,013
      CSL CSL 1.77% $1,771
      ASX ASX 1.23% $1,227
      CKF Collins Foods 1.22% $1,224
      BHP BHP 1.08% $1,083
      CAR Carsales.com 1.21% $1,209
      Australian Shares 29.11% $2,911,000
      International Shares 19.93% $19,922
      Code Security name Weighting % Amount
      FRT0009AU Franklin Global Growth Wholesale 9.95% $9,946
      WHT0044AU Capital Group Global Equity 9.98% $9,975
      International Shares 19.93% $19,922
      Australian Property 6.02% $6,020
      Code Security name Weighting % Amount
      VVR Viva Energy Reit 1.23% $1,226
      ETL0119AU SGH Property Income 4.79% $4,794
      Australian Property 6.02% $6,020
      International Property 5.76% $5,769
      Code Security name Weighting % Amount
      URW Unibail Rodamco Wfld 0.85% $855
      ETL0005AU SGH LaSalle Global Listed Property Securities 4.91% $4,915
      International Property 5.76% $5,769
      Australian Fixed Interest 19.65% $19,634
      Code Security name Weighting % Amount
      CBAPF CAP NOTE 3-BBSW+3.90% PERP NON-CUM RED T-03-22 1.98% $1,976
      CGFPA CNV PREF 3-BBSW+3.40% PERP SUB NON-CUM RED T-05-20 1.95% $1,949
      NABPC CAP NOTE 3-BBSW+3.50% PERP NON-CUM RED T-07-23 1.97% $1,968
      ANZPF CAP NOTE 6-BBSW+3.60% PERP NON-CUM RED T-03-23 2.54% $2,538
      WBCPF CAP NOTE 3-BBSW+4.00% PERP NON-CUM RED T-03-21 1.97% $1,968
      ETL0015AU PIMCO Australian Bond Wholesale 7.28% $7,278
      AMPPA CAP NOTE 3-BBSW+5.10% PERP NON-CUM RED T-12-21 1.96% $1,957
      Australian Fixed Interest 19.65% $19,634
      International Fixed Interest 10.05% $10,051
      Code Security name Weighting % Amount
      SBC0819AU UBS International Bond Fund 5.16% $5,158
      ETL0016AU PIMCO Diversified Fixed Interest W 4.89% $4,894
      International Fixed Interest 10.05% $10,051
      Alternatives 4.62% $4,615
      Code Security name Weighting % Amount
      OPT7628AU Arco Absolute Return Fund 4.62% $4,615
      Alternatives 4.62% $4,615
      100.00%
      Total
      $99,977
      Your monthly fee
      Model Portfolio Fee
      $ - per month
      +
      OpenInvest Fee
      FREE First 12 months
      =
      Monthly Fee
      $ -

      After the initial 12 month free period, the monthly OpenInvest fee will be $ - per month based on the investment amount entered.

      Model Portfolio Fee
      $ - per month
      This includes:

      SG Hiscock Fee, which covers their professional investment management expertise, intellectual property, research, analysis, modelling, asset allocation, and buying and selling decisions. This fee is deducted directly from your investment account.

      The Indirect Cost, which is an estimate of underlying charges of some of the holdings SG Hiscock may invest in, such as ETFs and managed funds. These charges are automatically deducted by those funds, rather than coming out of your account.

      OpenInvest Fee
      FREE for the first 12 monthsthen $ - per month

      The OpenInvest Fee covers all costs of administering your portfolio, including updating your portfolio - based on decisions of your chosen investment manager - and detailed reporting. This fee is deducted directly from your investment account.

      • No hidden fees or charges
      • We pay for brokerage
      • You keep all interest earned

      A Transaction Cost is an underlying charge levied by an ETF or managed fund when you buy into or sell out of a fund.

      The estimated initial transaction cost for the funds in this model portfolio on a $100000 investment is $ -.

      All fees and charges are inclusive of GST.

      Ready to Invest?

      Our single, simple fee covers administration and operations by OpenInvest, the services of your chosen investment manager, and any indirect costs.

      Investment Objective
      The objective is to provide an actively managed diversified portfolio for an investor who is looking for a portfolio that will provide growth over the longer term as the primary objective but will also provide a modest level of protection in a falling market. Income is of a secondary consideration and a function of asset allocation. In order to achieve this objective the portfolio's long-term asset allocation will be split approximately 70% to growth and 30% to income assets with a total return objective of CPI +3-4%. Exposure to growth assets will be diversified across both domestic and international equity and property asset classes.
      Typical Investor
      The typical investor is focused on growing the total value of their portfolio through a combination of both capital growth and income. The portfolio would suit investors with a perpetual or long time horizon and with a higher degree of tolerance for risk and fluctuation in portfolio value. Income is most likely a secondary consideration.
      Investment Strategy and Approach
      Actively managed portfolio with a Strategic Asset Allocation of 70% to growth assets and 30% to income assets.
      Minimum Investment Amount
      $25000

      Model Composition

      Allocation as at August 2019

        Allocation & Fees
        Enter an investment amount then scroll down to see an indicative example of the portfolio you would own, as well as the associated fee.
        SG Hiscock Robust Growth
        This example is an out-of-date breakdown of this model and should not be taken to represent our current thinking or composition
        Cash 2.90% $290,000
        Code Security name Weighting % Amount
        CASH Cash 2.90% $2,900
        Cash 2.90% $290,000
        Australian Shares 36.84% $3,684,000
        Code Security name Weighting % Amount
        WPL Woodside Pet 1.04% $1,040
        TCL Transurban Grp 1.33% $1,330
        SYD Sydney Airport 1.32% $1,323
        SUN Suncorp Grp 1.18% $1,178
        SEK Seek 1.32% $1,320
        WES Wesfarmers 1.32% $1,321
        RIO Rio Tinto 1.04% $1,042
        QBE QBE Insurance Grp 1.14% $1,137
        ORG Origin Energy 1.21% $1,207
        ORA Orora 1.10% $1,099
        NAB National Aust Bank 1.66% $1,660
        WOW Woolworths Grp 1.36% $1,361
        MQG Macq Grp 1.07% $1,075
        MMS McMillan Shakespr 1.42% $1,418
        JHX James Hardie Ind 1.38% $1,376
        WBC Westpac Banking 1.60% $1,597
        ANZ ANZ Banking Grp 1.53% $1,527
        WOR WorleyParsons 1.01% $1,008
        ETL0118AU SGH Emerging Companies 2.13% $2,128
        BHP BHP 2.16% $2,157
        DOW Downer EDI 1.15% $1,153
        CSL CSL 2.34% $2,344
        CKF Collins Foods 1.39% $1,393
        CAR Carsales.com 1.38% $1,376
        CBA Commonwealth Bank of Aust 3.26% $3,258
        Australian Shares 36.84% $3,684,000
        International Shares 26.96% $26,957
        Code Security name Weighting % Amount
        WHT0044AU Capital Group Global Equity 10.93% $10,928
        IVV iShares S&P 500 ETF 5.13% $5,133
        FRT0009AU Franklin Global Growth Wholesale 10.90% $10,896
        International Shares 26.96% $26,957
        Australian Property 12.53% $12,519
        Code Security name Weighting % Amount
        ETL0119AU SGH Property Income 9.55% $9,548
        SCG Scentre Grp 1.58% $1,576
        VVR Viva Energy Reit 1.40% $1,395
        Australian Property 12.53% $12,519
        International Property 5.86% $5,868
        Code Security name Weighting % Amount
        ETL0005AU SGH LaSalle Global Listed Property Securities 4.89% $4,894
        URW Unibail Rodamco Wfld 0.97% $973
        International Property 5.86% $5,868
        Australian Fixed Interest 11.83% $11,829
        Code Security name Weighting % Amount
        MQGPB CAP NOTE 6-BBSW+5.15% PERP NON-CUM RED T-03-21 2.96% $2,962
        CGFPA CNV PREF 3-BBSW+3.40% PERP SUB NON-CUM RED T-05-20 2.90% $2,905
        ANZPF CAP NOTE 6-BBSW+3.60% PERP NON-CUM RED T-03-23 3.04% $3,035
        AMPPA CAP NOTE 3-BBSW+5.10% PERP NON-CUM RED T-12-21 2.93% $2,927
        Australian Fixed Interest 11.83% $11,829
        International Fixed Interest 3.08% $3,082
        Code Security name Weighting % Amount
        SBC0819AU UBS International Bond Fund 3.08% $3,082
        International Fixed Interest 3.08% $3,082
        100.00%
        Total
        $99,983
        Your monthly fee
        Model Portfolio Fee
        $ - per month
        +
        OpenInvest Fee
        FREE First 12 months
        =
        Monthly Fee
        $ -

        After the initial 12 month free period, the monthly OpenInvest fee will be $ - per month based on the investment amount entered.

        Model Portfolio Fee
        $ - per month
        This includes:

        SG Hiscock Fee, which covers their professional investment management expertise, intellectual property, research, analysis, modelling, asset allocation, and buying and selling decisions. This fee is deducted directly from your investment account.

        The Indirect Cost, which is an estimate of underlying charges of some of the holdings SG Hiscock may invest in, such as ETFs and managed funds. These charges are automatically deducted by those funds, rather than coming out of your account.

        OpenInvest Fee
        FREE for the first 12 monthsthen $ - per month

        The OpenInvest Fee covers all costs of administering your portfolio, including updating your portfolio - based on decisions of your chosen investment manager - and detailed reporting. This fee is deducted directly from your investment account.

        • No hidden fees or charges
        • We pay for brokerage
        • You keep all interest earned

        A Transaction Cost is an underlying charge levied by an ETF or managed fund when you buy into or sell out of a fund.

        The estimated initial transaction cost for the funds in this model portfolio on a $100000 investment is $ -.

        All fees and charges are inclusive of GST.

        Ready to Invest?

        Our single, simple fee covers administration and operations by OpenInvest, the services of your chosen investment manager, and any indirect costs.

        Investment Objective
        The objective is to provide an actively managed portfolio for an investor with a primary objective of growing the value of their investments and a high tolerance for market fluctuations and risk. In order to achieve this objective the portfolios long term asset allocation will be split approximately 90% to growth and 10% to income assets. This portfolio has a target return of CPI +4-6%. Exposure to growth assets will be diversified across both domestic and international equity and property asset classes.
        Typical Investor
        The typical investor is focused on growing the total value of their portfolio through exposure to growth assets classes such as equities and property. The portfolio would suit investors with a perpetual or long time horizon and with a high understanding and comfort level for risk and fluctuation in portfolio value.
        Investment Strategy and Approach
        Actively managed portfolio with a Strategic Asset Allocation of 90% to growth assets and 10% to income assets.
        Minimum Investment Amount
        $25000

        Model Composition

        Allocation as at August 2019

          Allocation & Fees
          Enter an investment amount then scroll down to see an indicative example of the portfolio you would own, as well as the associated fee.
          SG Hiscock Maximum Growth
          This example is an out-of-date breakdown of this model and should not be taken to represent our current thinking or composition
          Cash 2.80% $280,000
          Code Security name Weighting % Amount
          CASH Cash 2.80% $2,800
          Cash 2.80% $280,000
          Australian Shares 48.15% $4,815,000
          Code Security name Weighting % Amount
          ANZ ANZ Banking Grp 2.19% $2,188
          WOR WorleyParsons 1.14% $1,141
          WES Wesfarmers 1.56% $1,563
          WBC Westpac Banking 1.92% $1,920
          TCL Transurban Grp 1.68% $1,678
          SYD Sydney Airport 1.66% $1,660
          SUN Suncorp Grp 1.44% $1,435
          SEK Seek 1.66% $1,656
          RIO Rio Tinto 1.69% $1,688
          QBE QBE Insurance Grp 1.46% $1,464
          ORG Origin Energy 1.43% $1,428
          ORA Orora 1.22% $1,218
          WOW Woolworths Grp 1.76% $1,760
          NAB National Aust Bank 2.04% $2,036
          MMS McMillan Shakespr 1.77% $1,775
          JHX James Hardie Ind 1.73% $1,728
          ETL0118AU SGH Emerging Companies 3.96% $3,959
          DOW Downer EDI 1.43% $1,428
          CSL CSL 3.43% $3,427
          CKF Collins Foods 1.79% $1,786
          CBA Commonwealth Bank of Aust 3.89% $3,892
          CAR Carsales.com 1.67% $1,669
          BHP BHP 2.61% $2,611
          MQG Macq Grp 1.79% $1,795
          WPL Woodside Pet 1.23% $1,231
          Australian Shares 48.15% $4,815,000
          International Shares 42.41% $42,404
          Code Security name Weighting % Amount
          IVV iShares S&P 500 ETF 6.12% $6,121
          FRT0009AU Franklin Global Growth Wholesale 18.29% $18,285
          WHT0044AU Capital Group Global Equity 18.00% $17,998
          International Shares 42.41% $42,404
          Australian Property 6.64% $6,640
          Code Security name Weighting % Amount
          ETL0119AU SGH Property Income 4.73% $4,734
          SCG Scentre Grp 1.91% $1,907
          Australian Property 6.64% $6,640
          100.00%
          Total
          $99,981
          Your monthly fee
          Model Portfolio Fee
          $ - per month
          +
          OpenInvest Fee
          FREE First 12 months
          =
          Monthly Fee
          $ -

          After the initial 12 month free period, the monthly OpenInvest fee will be $ - per month based on the investment amount entered.

          Model Portfolio Fee
          $ - per month
          This includes:

          SG Hiscock Fee, which covers their professional investment management expertise, intellectual property, research, analysis, modelling, asset allocation, and buying and selling decisions. This fee is deducted directly from your investment account.

          The Indirect Cost, which is an estimate of underlying charges of some of the holdings SG Hiscock may invest in, such as ETFs and managed funds. These charges are automatically deducted by those funds, rather than coming out of your account.

          OpenInvest Fee
          FREE for the first 12 monthsthen $ - per month

          The OpenInvest Fee covers all costs of administering your portfolio, including updating your portfolio - based on decisions of your chosen investment manager - and detailed reporting. This fee is deducted directly from your investment account.

          • No hidden fees or charges
          • We pay for brokerage
          • You keep all interest earned

          A Transaction Cost is an underlying charge levied by an ETF or managed fund when you buy into or sell out of a fund.

          The estimated initial transaction cost for the funds in this model portfolio on a $100000 investment is $ -.

          All fees and charges are inclusive of GST.

          Ready to Invest?

          Our single, simple fee covers administration and operations by OpenInvest, the services of your chosen investment manager, and any indirect costs.