Cadence Capital Limited (ASX:CDM) disclosed a fund performance decline of 2.8% for October 2026, compared to the All Ordinaries Accumulation Index which rose 0.7% for the same month, according to the company's October 2026 NTA and investment update.
Key Points
- CDM was down 2.8% in October 2026; the All Ordinaries Accumulation Index was up 0.7% for the month
- The 3.0 cents per share fully franked final dividend was paid on 15 October 2026
- A special December quarter dividend of 1 cent per share fully franked has an ex-date of 15 December 2026 and a payment date of 23 December 2026
- CDM holds a profits reserve of 22 cents per share and franking credits of 4.1 cents per share
- The AGM and Investor Briefing is scheduled for 2:10pm AEDT on Thursday 19 November 2026 at the Museum of Sydney, Warrane Theatre
October 2026 Fund Performance and Key Portfolio Positions
The largest detractors from performance during October were Broken Hill Mines, Lindian Resources, Turaco Gold, Cyprium Metals, Aeris Resources and Samsung Electronics. The top contributors were CSL, Monday.com, FleetPartners, Pro Medicus and Santos. The filing noted that Broken Hill Mines, described as a zinc, silver and gold producer in the Broken Hill region of NSW, delivered a September quarter that was softer than expected operationally, compounded by softer commodity prices. The filing stated that CDM reduced its Broken Hill Mines exposure in October. FleetPartners entered into a Binding Implementation Scheme with SG Fleet for total consideration of $5.30 per share, which the filing described as an 85% premium to where the stock was trading before the initial offer.
Dividend History and Reserves as at October 2026
According to the filing, CDM has paid $1.487 per share in dividends, or $2.102 per share including franking, since its inception. The 3.0 cents per share fully franked final dividend was paid on 15 October 2026. Following that payment, CDM holds a profits reserve of 22 cents per share, representing 3.5 years' worth of dividends, and franking credits of 4.1 cents per share, representing 1.5 years' worth of fully franked dividends. The filing also stated that in 2026 CDM's franked and gross yields were approximately three times higher than those of the All Ordinaries Index, and that this outperformance in yield is higher than the previous five-year average.
AGM and Investor Briefing Scheduled for 19 November 2026
Cadence Capital disclosed that its AGM and Investor Briefing will be held at the Museum of Sydney, Warrane Theatre, at 2:10pm AEDT on Thursday 19 November 2026. The filing stated that a dial-in facility is available for investors not able to attend in person. A webcast of the presentation will be made available online sometime after the meeting, according to the filing. The filing also referenced an interview with Karl Siegling published by the Australian Financial Review on 28 September 2026, in an article titled "This fund manager loves fallen ASX darlings but is ignoring Firmus."




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