L1 Global Long Short Fund (GLS) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
21 Apr, 2026Business overview and investment approach
Specialist investment manager with $17.0 billion FUM as of March 2026, operating globally since 2007.
Proven, stable team with majority staff ownership and strong alignment with clients.
Focus on ethical, professional conduct and investment excellence across diverse client base.
Fund performance and market context
Global Long Short Fund delivered 53.9% net return p.a. since inception, outperforming MSCI World at 13.2%.
March quarter marked by Iran War, causing a risk-off environment and broad market sell-off.
84% of S&P500 stocks fell in March, with energy as the only sector posting positive returns.
Fund has a track record of capitalizing on volatile periods, with broad-based returns across 51 stocks.
Macroeconomic and market observations
Iran War led to a ~50% spike in Brent crude oil prices and significant energy shock.
Central banks shifted from expected rate cuts to hikes, with yields rising 35-70bps in weeks.
Inflation shocks have overwhelmed safe-haven demand, driving rapid repricing in bond markets.
Latest events from L1 Global Long Short Fund
- Profit declined and returns lagged the benchmark, with major strategic and Board changes underway.GLS
H2 2025 - Profit after tax jumped to $57.5m, driven by a new strategy and major equity raise.GLS
H1 2026 - Transition to a global long/short strategy with a $415M offer and 67.5% YTD net return.GLS
Investor Presentation - Shareholders approved a new manager, board changes, and a shift to a global long-short strategy.GLS
AGM 2025 - Three L1 Capital nominees were appointed as directors, while WAM nominees were not.GLS
EGM 2025 - Shareholders approved a 50% buyback (20% cap pre-EGM) with strong support and governance concerns.GLS
Scheme Meeting 2025 - FY2024 saw steady profits, a new ETF scheme, and a focus on closing the share price discount.GLS
AGM 2024 - FY24 saw a 3.7% pre-tax NTA return, $12.8m net profit, and a proposed merger to close the share price gap.GLS
H2 2024 - Profit up, but portfolio return lagged benchmark; scheme of arrangement and dividend declared.GLS
H1 2025