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Metrics Direct Income Fund

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NAV as at COB:

23/1/2026

$1.0375

Overview

Metrics Direct Income Fund’s investment strategy is to provide investment exposure to Australian corporate loans, diversified by borrower, industry and credit quality – an investment space dominated by the banks. Through active portfolio management, Metrics seeks to balance investor requirements for return and capital preservation.

Target Return

7.35% p.a.

The Fund targets a return of the RBA Cash Rate plus 3.25% p.a. (currently 7.35% p.a. net of fees)1 through the economic cycle and seeks to implement active strategies designed to balance delivery of the target return, while preserving investor capital.

1 This is a Target Return and may not be achieved.

Documents
Portfolio Report December'25
Annual Financial Report FY25
Annual Financial Report FY24
Annual Financial Report FY23
Continuous Disclosure Notice
Additional Information Booklet
Fact Sheet
Target Market Determination
Distribution Reinvestment Plan
Product Disclosure Statement
Links
Redemption Request Cut-off Dates

Fund Features

Metrics Direct Income Fund may be suitable for investors looking for an investment that seeks to provide:
Monthly cash income
Reduced capital volatility
Attractive risk-adjusted returns from a portfolio diversified across 347 individual loans
Competitive fee structure & monthly liquidity where the fund is liquid
This information is of a general nature only and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. If you require advice that takes into account your personal circumstances, you should consult a licensed or authorised financial adviser.

Performance to date

Fund Performance as at 28 February 2026

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Investment Updates
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The Metrics Direct Income Fund monthly report will be released around the 10th of each month.

Latest Reports
Feb' 26 - Monthly Report
Dec' 25 - Portfolio Report

7.79%

Net return since inception3

7.18%

Income distribution since inception3

347

Individual loans

1 month
3 months
1 year
3 years^2
5 years^2
Inception^3
Net Return (%)
Distribution (%)
RBA Cash Rate (%)
Spread to RBA (%)
0.61
-
0.59
-
0.29
-
0.30
-
1.97
-
2.00
-
0.91
-
1.09
-
8.31
-
8.33
-
3.85
-
4.48
-
8.93
-
8.90
-
4.14
-
4.76
-
7.69
-
7.64
-
2.86
-
4.78
-
7.79
-
7.18
-
2.54
-
4.64
-
Performance
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1 month
Net Return (%)
0.61
-
Target Return (%)
-
Distribution (%)
0.59
-
RBA Cash Rate (%)
0.29
-
Spread to RBA (%)
0.30
-
3 months
Net Return (%)
1.97
-
Target Return (%)
-
Distribution (%)
2.00
-
RBA Cash Rate (%)
0.91
-
Spread to RBA (%)
1.09
-
1 year
Net Return (%)
8.31
-
Target Return (%)
-
Distribution (%)
8.33
-
RBA Cash Rate (%)
3.85
-
Spread to RBA (%)
4.48
-
3 years
Net Return (%)
8.93
-
Target Return (%)
-
Distribution (%)
8.90
-
RBA Cash Rate (%)
4.14
-
Spread to RBA (%)
4.76
-
5 years
Net Return (%)
7.69
-
Target Return (%)
-
Distribution (%)
7.64
-
RBA Cash Rate (%)
2.86
-
Spread to RBA (%)
4.78
-
Inception
Net Return (%)
7.79
-
Target Return (%)
-
Distribution (%)
7.18
-
RBA Cash Rate (%)
2.54
-
Spread to RBA (%)
4.64
-
Net Return (%)
1 Month
0.61
3 Months
1.97
1 Year
8.31
3 Years^2
8.93
5 Years^2
7.69
Inception^3
7.79
Distribution (%)
1 Month
0.59
3 Months
2
1 Year
8.33
3 Years^2
8.9
5 Years^2
7.64
Inception^3
7.18
RBA Cash Rate (%)
1 Month
0.29
3 Months
0.91
1 Year
3.85
3 Years^2
4.14
5 Years^2
2.86
Inception^3
2.54
Spread to RBA (%)
1 Month
0.3
3 Months
1.09
1 Year
4.48
3 Years^2
4.76
5 Years^2
4.78
Inception^3
4.64

2 Annualised

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3 Inception date 01 July 2020
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Returns greater than one year are annualized. Income payments depend on the success of the underlying investments and are at the responsible entity’s discretion.
Fund returns are net of fees and in AUD. Calculations are based on exit prices after taking into account ongoing fees and costs and assumes reinvestment of distributions via the Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP). No allowance has been made for entry fees or taxation.
RBA Cash Rate as at 18/03/2026 410bps p.a

Historical Reports

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Monthly Report
2022
Mar’ 22 - Monthly Report
Monthly Report
2022
Apr’ 22 - Monthly Report
Monthly Report
2022
Jul’ 22 - Monthly Report
Monthly Report
2022
Jan’ 22 - Monthly Report
Monthly Report
2022
Feb’ 22 - Monthly Report
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Why Invest in the Fund?

An alternative investment opportunity

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The Australian corporate loan market represents a large and active segment of Australia’s corporate fixed income market which generally provides superior risk-adjusted returns compared with other fixed income investment opportunities.

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As an experienced investment team that understands the various sources of income available from, and risks associated with, corporate loans, Metrics believes it is well placed to implement investment strategies and processes able to maximise returns from this asset class.

How to Invest

The minimum initial investment for an investor is $1,000. For an investment via platform, please refer to your IDPS operator’s requirements. Before making an application for units in the Fund, please read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Additional Information Booklet and Target Market Determination (TMD).

1

Apply online.

2

Contact your financial advisor to invest on your behalf.

3

Make an investment via platform.

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Platform Availability

AMP North
Asgard
Australian Money Market
BT Panorama
CFS FirstWrap
Clearstream
Dash
HUB24
Insignia eXpand
Macquarie Wrap*
Mason Stevens
Netwealth
Powerwrap
Praemium
*Macquarie Wrap has restricted applications to the IDPS and Super menu while they undertake due diligence as part of their standard governance process.

Units in the Metrics Direct Income Fund are issued by Equity Trustees Limited AFSL 240975. Metrics Credit Partners Pty Ltd (Metrics) AFSL 416 146 is the manager of the Fund. Before making an investment decision in respect of the Fund, consider the PDS, TMD and whether the Fund is appropriate given your objectives, financial situation or needs.

Research

The Fund has been independently rated by Bond Adviser, Zenith Investment Partners, Lonsec and Independent Investment Research.
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Note: You must be a financial advisor or wholesale investor to obtain the Zenith and Lonsec Research Reports.

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‍Ratings are only one factor to be taken into account when making an investment decision.

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Fund Terms

Fund

Metrics Direct Income Fund

Manager

Metrics Credit Partners Pty Ltd ABN 27 150 646 996 AFSL 416 146 (Metrics)

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Target Return

RBA Cash Rate plus 3.25% p.a. net of fees (currently 7.35% p.a.)4

Distributions

The Fund intends to pay distributions monthly

Redemptions

Generally monthly where the Fund is liquid. View redemption request cut-off dates.

Management Costs

0.58% p.a.5 of the Fund’s NAV

Inception Date

1 July 2020

Responsible Entity

Equity Trustees Limited

Unit Registry

Automic Pty Ltd trading as Automic Group

APIR Code

EVO2608AU

Minimum Application Amount

$1,000

4 This is a target return and may not be achieved.
5 Excluding impact of performance fees.

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Equity Trustees Limited (Equity Trustees) ABN 46 004 031 298 | AFSL 240975, is the Responsible Entity for the Metrics Direct Income Fund ARSN 641 620 331 (the Fund). Equity Trustees is a subsidiary of EQT Holdings Limited ABN 22 607 797 615, a publicly listed company on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: EQT). The Investment Manager for the Fund is Metrics Credit Partners Pty Ltd (Metrics) ABN 27 150 646 996 | AFSL 416 146. The information provided is issued by Equity Trustees and has been prepared to provide you with general information only. In preparing this information, Equity Trustees did not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any particular person. It is not intended to take the place of professional advice and you should not take action on specific issues in reliance on this information. Neither Equity Trustees, Metrics nor any of their related parties, their employees or directors, provide any warranty of currency, accuracy, completeness or reliability in relation to such information or accept any liability to any person who relies on it. Neither Equity Trustees nor Metrics guarantees repayment of capital or any particular rate of return from the Fund. All opinions and estimates included in this website constitute judgments of Metrics as at the date of website creation and are subject to change without notice. Past performance should not be taken as an indicator of future performance.

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You should obtain and carefully consider in their entirety the current Product Disclosure Statement, Target Market Determination and any updated information and continuous disclosure notices before making an investment decision in respect of the Fund and assess whether the Fund is appropriate given your objectives, financial situation or needs. If you require advice that takes into account your personal circumstances, you should consult a licensed or authorised financial adviser.

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The rating issued 09/2025 is published by Lonsec Research Pty Ltd ABN 11 151 658 561 AFSL 421 445 (Lonsec). Ratings are general advice only, and have been prepared without taking account of your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider your personal circumstances, read the product disclosure statement and seek independent financial advice before investing. The rating is not a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold any product. Past performance information is not indicative of future performance. Ratings are subject to change without notice and Lonsec assumes no obligation to update. Lonsec uses objective criteria and receives a fee from the Fund Manager. Visit lonsec.com.au for ratings information and to access the full report. © 2025 Lonsec. All rights reserved.

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The Zenith Investment Partners (ABN 27 103 132 672, AFS Licence 226872) (“Zenith”) rating (Metrics Direct Income Fund (EVO2608AU) assigned 16 September 2025) referred to in this piece is limited to “General Advice” (s766B Corporations Act 2001) for Wholesale clients only. This advice has been prepared without taking into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of any individual, including target markets of financial products, where applicable, and is subject to change at any time without prior notice. It is not a specific recommendation to purchase, sell or hold the relevant product(s). Investors should seek independent financial advice before making an investment decision and should consider the appropriateness of this advice in light of their own objectives, financial situation and needs. Investors should obtain a copy of, and consider the PDS or offer document before making any decision and refer to the full Zenith Product Assessment available on the Zenith website. Past performance is not an indication of future performance. Zenith usually charges the product issuer, fund manager or related party to conduct Product Assessments. Full details regarding Zenith’s methodology, ratings definitions and regulatory compliance are available on our Product Assessments and at Fund Research Regulatory Guidelines.

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