Spyglass US Growth
Fund (UCITS)

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FUND LAUNCH DATE

27TH SEPT 2019

FUND BASE CURRENCY

USD

FUND TYPE

UCITS

Fund AUM

$433M

Latest Updates

Q2' 26 Spyglass US Growth Fund (UCITS) Update

Join Jim Robillard, CIO of Spyglass Capital, as he reviews Q2 2026 - covering key contributors, portfolio additions, and his perspective on current market conditions

Meet the Fund Manager

James Robillard

James A. Robillard, Founder & CIO of Spyglass Capital Management
introduces the fund's investment philosophy, process, and strategy.

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Overview

Investment Objective

The Spyglass US Growth Fund (UCITS) seeks to achieve long - term capital appreciation with a view to outperforming the Russell 2500TM Growth Total Return Index.

Investment Philosophy & Process

The fund invests in a concentrated, long-only portfolio of 25 rapidly growing, small- to mid-sized growth companies that are led by entrepreneurial management teams operating in secular growth industries. The investment characteristics promoted by this fund include sound corporate governance and strong disclosures around sustainability/impact.

Spyglass Edge

At Spyglass, we are Value Investors in Growth Companies. We do not conform to a traditional investment style. We invest with a well-defined framework in businesses operating in secular growth industries.

Spyglass believes alpha is driven by three primary factors: a differentiated opinion based on Original Fundamental Research, a Valuation Discipline based on expected company fundamentals, and Portfolio Concentration in 25 Stocks of our highest conviction investment ideas.

Investment Manager

Aravis Funds (Ireland) ICAV has appointed Spyglass Capital Management LLC of San Francisco as investment manager of the fund. More information on the investment manager can be found here at the Spyglass Capital website.

By selecting this link, you are leaving the Aravis Funds website. This link to an external website is provided for informational purposes only. Neither Aravis Funds (Ireland) ICAV nor its affiliates are responsible for the content within this linked site and no endorsement of their content is implied.

KEY FACTS

Fund Launch Date 27th September 2019
Fund AUM as of 30th September 2026 $433M
Fund Base Currency USD
Fund Type UCITS
Number of holdings 25
Benchmark Russell 2500TM Growth Index
SFDR Classification Article 8
I USD Accum. *NAV $18.581
Registered for Sale Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Spain, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom

*The Net Asset Value is calculated as of 30th September 2026 and is likely to have high volatility owing to its composition and the portfolio management techniques used.
 


Fund Codes

Share Class I USD Accumulating
Bloomberg SUGFIUA
ISIN (Class I Accumulating) IE00BK6SB820

PRI      MFEX Allfunds

Pricing & Performance

Share Class Overview (including NAVs)

NAVs at 01st October 2026

Share Class Currency Bloomberg Ticker ISIN Mgmt Fee NAV*
Class I Accumulating USD SUGFIUA IE00BK6SB820 1% $18.581
Class I Distributing USD SUGFIUD IE00BK6SB937 1% $16.857
Class I Accumulating EUR SUGFIEA IE00BK6SBD77 1% €16.597
Class I Distributing EUR SUGFIED IE00BK6SBF91 TBC  -
Class I Accumulating GBP SUGFIGA IE00BK6SBJ30 1% £16.163
Class I Distributing GBP SUGFIGD IE00BK6SBK45 1% £13.353
Class A Accumulating USD SUGFAUA IE00BMFZRS04 1.4% $13.598

FEES

Total Ongoing Charges 1.15%
Subscription Fee Up to 3%
Redemption Fee None
Management Fee 1%
Minimum Initial Investment $1,000
Minimum Subsequent Investment $0

The Net Asset Value is likely to have high volatility owing to its composition and the portfolio management techniques used.

The on-going charges are the fees the fund charges to investors to cover the costs of running the Fund. Additional costs, including transaction fees, will also be incurred. These costs are paid out by the Fund, which will impact on the overall return of the Fund.

Spyglass US Growth Fund (UCITS)

Performance data to 31st August 2026

Annual/Annualized Performance (%)

Spyglass (UCITS) Fund Russell 2500 Growth Index
Month 4.7 1.4
YTD -5.1 11.8
1 year -2.3 15.3
3 year 21.6 14.1
5 year

1.0

3.5
ITD 10.6 10.4

3 yr, 5yr, and ITD: annualized

(1) Past Performance does not guarantee future results. Spyglass (UCITS) IUA Share class launch date: 25 October 2019.
(2) Performance based on I USD Accumulating share class.
(3) Performance of the Russell 2500 Growth Index is included for informational purposes only and includes the reinvestment of dividends. Data source: Bloomberg.
(4) From time to time the number of holdings may deviate from 25 portfolio holdings due to trading activity. The Earnings Growth 2 Year Estimated CAGR is a Spyglass research estimate for the portfolio. For the Russell 2500 Growth index, the Earnings Growth 2 Year Estimated CAGR is calculated using Bloomberg's "Pos Earn Before XO Items" (Mnemonic IN011) and "Pos Est Earnings FY3 Aggte" (Mnemonic IN100). Market Cap and number of holdings sourced from FTSE Russell for the Russell 2500 Growth Index.
(5) Portfolio sector weights are determined by the Legacy Bloomberg Industry Classification System (BICS) Level III (Industry Subgroup).

Portfolio Characteristics

Data as of 31st August 2026

Sector Breakdown

Market Capitalisation Breakdown

Portfolio Characteristics Spyglass (UCITS) Fund Russell 2500 Growth Index
Weighted Avg Market Cap (Billions) 35.6 7.9
Median Market Cap (Billions) 17.3 1.9
Number of Holdings 25 1,250
Earnings Growth 2 Yr. Est CAGR 51% 22%

Top 5 Holdings 

(Ordered alphabetically)

Affirm Holdings, Inc.
Applovin, Inc.
Chime Financial, Inc.
Mongodb, Inc.
Samsara, Inc.

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For further information on the fund's investment policy and specific fund risk information, please refer to the Key Investor Information Document (KIID). The prospectus is also available on this site.

Investment in the funds described on this website carries a substantial degree of risk and places your capital at risk. The price and value of investments can go down as well as up. You may not get back the original amount invested and you may lose all of your investment. Investment in the funds described on this website is not suitable for all investors. If you are in any doubt as to the suitability of an investment in a fund for you, you should consult an independent financial advisor. In any event, you should only invest in a fund once you have carefully read and understood the prospectus for the fund. The information on this website does not constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or otherwise transact in any security including, but not limited to, shares in the funds.

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Insights

Contacts

Shareholder Relations

Spyglass US Growth Fund (UCITS)
CACEIS Investor Services Ireland Limited
4th Floor, One George's Quay Plaza
George's Quay
Dublin 2
Ireland
T: + 353 1 4406555
E: Dublin_TA_Customer_Support@caceis.com
W: www.caceis.com

Distributor

Aravis Capital
123 Pall Mall
St James's
London
SW1Y 5EA
UK
T: + 44 020 3813 3110
E: james.alexander@araviscapital.com
W: www.araviscapital.com

Management Company

Carne Global Fund Managers (Ireland),
3rd Floor, 55 Charlemont Place,
Dublin 2, Ireland
T: +353 1 489 6800
W: www.carnegroup.com

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Regulatory Information

Aravis Capital Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 1015146). Registered in England and Wales (no. 09919517), registered office 123 Pall Mall, St James', London, SW1Y 5EA.

Aravis Funds (Ireland) ICAV is authorised and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

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  • This website contains information relating to the strategies and funds of Aravis Funds (Ireland) ICAV ("Aravis Funds").
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  • The value of investments and the income from them can go down as well as up. You may not get back the amount originally invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

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