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Savana US Small Caps Active ETF

Savana US Small Caps Active ETF

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Australian-listed active ETF using a systematic approach to US small-cap equities

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Why this opportunity matters now

SVNP provides ASX investors with active exposure to US small- and mid-capitalisation companies through Savana’s proprietary, algorithmic investment process. The fund seeks benchmark outperformance through valuation-based security selection and concentrated portfolio construction rather than passive index replication, while remaining exposed to the risks of US small-cap equities, active management and an unhedged AUD structure.

The fund targets the S&P Small Cap 600 Total Return (AUD) Index after fees over a medium- to long-term horizon. Its typical portfolio contains 30–50 stocks and is generally rebalanced every two months, subject to investment and liquidity thresholds. The official fund page lists a 1.00% management fee and a 15.00% performance fee above the benchmark after management fees, subject to a high watermark.

Company Overview

Who Savana US Small Caps Active ETF is and what they do

Savana is an Australian systematic investment business focused on developing algorithmically driven active ETFs. Its flagship product, the Savana US Small Caps Active ETF, is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange under code SVNP and invests primarily in US-listed small- and mid-capitalisation companies identified as undervalued by Savana’s systematic process.

SVNP is issued by K2 Asset Management Ltd, domiciled in Australia, denominated in Australian dollars and unhedged. The fund’s strategy commenced on 6 November 2024; the underlying vehicle was previously known as the Fat Prophets High Conviction Hedge Fund and operated under a different strategy before that date. Savana reports that its broader product pipeline includes additional planned ETF strategies, but those products are not treated as launched here.

Company Highlights

Key competitive advantages at a glance

ASX-listed active ETF

SVNP is an actively managed exchange-traded fund listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Benchmark objective

The fund seeks to outperform the S&P Small Cap 600 Total Return (AUD) Index after fees over a medium- to long-term investment horizon.

Systematic investment process

Savana uses proprietary algorithmic research and multiple valuation signals to identify potential market mispricing.

Concentrated portfolio

The typical portfolio contains approximately 30–50 US-listed small- and mid-capitalisation stocks.

Regular rebalancing

The portfolio is generally rebalanced every two months, subject to investment and liquidity thresholds.

Australian fund structure

The fund is Australia-domiciled, uses AUD as its base currency and is unhedged.

Flagship product

Savana identifies SVNP as its flagship and inaugural listed ETF and describes it as Australia’s first actively managed US small-cap ETF on the ASX.

Key Assets

The flagship project driving value

Savana US Small Caps Active ETF

Savana US Small Caps Active ETF

Flagship listed investment product

SVNP is Savana’s flagship listed ETF, providing active exposure to US small- and mid-capitalisation companies selected through a proprietary systematic process. The fund is designed to pursue benchmark outperformance through concentrated, valuation-oriented portfolio construction.

ASX code
SVNP
Investment objective
Outperform the S&P Small Cap 600 Total Return (AUD) Index after fees over a medium- to long-term horizon.
Portfolio
Primarily US-listed small- and mid-capitalisation companies; typical portfolio size of 30–50 stocks.
Investment process
Proprietary, algorithmic and systematic research using multiple valuation signals.
Fund profile
Australia-domiciled, AUD base currency and unhedged.
Strategy inception
6 November 2024.
Management fee
1.00% of net asset value, inclusive of GST and RITC.
Performance fee
15.00% of performance above the benchmark after management fees, subject to a high watermark.

Management Team

Experienced leadership driving results

Savana leadership and investment technology team

John Atkinson

Co-Founder & Director

Technology investor and entrepreneur responsible for strategic guidance across technology, capital allocation and business development.

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Stephen Duchesne

Co-Founder

Chief architect of Savana’s proprietary investment algorithms and systematic research framework; previously held roles at UBS, Credit Suisse and Merrill Lynch.

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John Meacock

Director

Strategy, innovation and venture-capital executive.

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Evan Metcalf

Executive Director

Responsible for institutional distribution, product strategy and industry relationships; previously led Global X in Australia.

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Samuel Atkinson

Associate Director

Works across investment operations, research, partnerships and business development.

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Mark Wang

Senior Data Engineer

Leads data and technology infrastructure.

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