High Growth Fund Profile

Since inception in February 2000, the High Growth Fund has:

  • Grown an initial investment more than 100 times over. In other words, an investment of R1m in February 2000, is worth more than R100m today.

  • Achieved these returns whilst sustaining a strong focus on managing drawdowns and maintaining stability through market sell offs.

The High Growth Fund has a long history of managing risk effectively, offering:

  • Market beating performance with reduced volatility

  • Low correlation to general market movements, adding valuable diversification to your overall portfolio

Over the past decade, the fund has consistently beaten the overall South African equity market by a healthy margin, providing investors with exceptional risk adjusted returns and downside protection.

Our Track Record

Initially limited to institutions and high-net-worth investors, the High Growth Fund is now accessible to most investors through all leading South African investment platforms, as well as direct investment via debit order and low minimum lump-sum investments.

Who can invest?

  • Long-term Growth Potential: Ideal for investors seeking substantial long-term investment returns.

  • Balanced Risk Approach: Suitable for investors comfortable with moderate risk exposure and looking for intelligent risk management.

  • Active Management: Expertly managed portfolio, continuously adjusted to navigate various market conditions and protect your investment.

  • We Are Invested Beside You: Peregrine Capital staff are collectively the second largest investor in the funds. Our interests are aligned with yours.

Why invest in the High Growth Fund?

  • 100X return since inception

  • 25-year track record

  • Superior risk-adjusted returns

  • Moderate to High Risk

Key Characteristics

We seek to achieve this goal by actively manage risk to shield your investments during market downturns. This focus on risk allows us the greatest opportunity to provide reliable, consistent performance over the long run. This also provides an additional diversification benefit to our investors, helping to balance and stabilize their overall investment portfolio in times of market stress.

The High Growth Fund has a very clear goal: Deliver exceptional risk adjusted returns.

What does this fund aim to do?

The Peregrine Capital High Growth Fund is a multi-asset hedge fund, focused on growing your wealth over the long term. It is a composition of our best investment ideas, designed to provide strong growth coupled with robust risk management.

Learn more about our High Growth Fund:

What is the High Growth Fund?

For more information, download the latest factsheet at https://www.peregrine.co.za/funds/high-growth-fund,
visit www.peregrine.co.za, or email us at ask@peregrine.co.za

Speak to your Financial Adviser to determine whether hedge funds are suitable for your financial goals.

Fund*

Inception date

Since Inception

Highest annual return

Lowest annual return

Latest 1 year

Latest 5 years

Latest 15 years

High Growth Fund

Feb 2000

22.77%

53.01% (2004)

-11.98% (2008)

16.62%

14.71%

17.20%

This document has been compiled for information purposes only and does not take into account the needs or circumstances of any person or constitute advice of any kind. Investors should consult with a licensed financial adviser to determine whether any investment is appropriate for their individual objectives, financial situation, or risk tolerance. Peregrine Capital does not provide financial advice. Peregrine Capital Proprietary Limited (“Peregrine Capital”) is an authorised financial services provider and is the investment manager of the Peregrine Capital High Growth QI Hedge Fund (“High Growth Fund”). The High Growth Fund is a Qualified Investor Hedge Fund approved under the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act (CISCA). It is only available to qualified investors as defined by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA).Peregrine Capital Collective Investments (RF) Proprietary Limited, is an approved manager of collective investment schemes in terms of the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, 2002. Returns are quoted net of fees and as at 28 February 2026. Annual management fee is charged at 1.5% while performance fees are charged at 20% subject to High Water Mark. Fee class Status: Class A, distributing.Net asset value figures (NAV to NAV) have been used for the performance calculations, as calculated by the manager at the valuation point defined in the deed, over all reporting periods. The performance is calculated for the portfolio. Individual investor performance may differ, as a result of initial fees, the actual investment date, the date of reinvestment and dividend withholding tax. Performance is based on a lump sum contribution and is shown net of all fund charges and expenses and includes the reinvestment of distributions. Actual annual figures are available to the investor, on request at ask@peregrine.co.za. A schedule of fees, charges and maximum commission is also available on request from the manager. The rate of return is calculated on a total return basis, and the following elements may involve a reduction of the investor’s capital: interest rates, economic outlook, inflation, deflation, economic and political shocks or changes in economic policy. Collective investment schemes are traded at ruling prices and can engage in borrowing and scrip lending. The manager does not provide any guarantee either with respect to the capital or the return of a portfolio. The manager has a right to close the portfolio to new investors in order to manage it more efficiently in accordance with its mandate. Annualisation is the conversion of a rate of any length of time into a rate that is reflected on an annual basis. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. This is a medium to high-risk investment. 

Disclaimer:

High Growth Fund Profile

Learn more about our High Growth Fund:

For more information, download the latest factsheet at www.peregrine.co.za/funds/high-growth-fund, visit www.peregrine.co.za, or email us at ask@peregrine.co.za

  • 100X return since inception

  • 25-year track record

  • Superior risk-adjusted returns

  • Moderate to High Risk

Key
Characteristics

Since inception in February 2000, the High Growth Fund has:

  • Grown an initial investment more than 100 times over. In other words, an investment of R1m in February 2000, is worth more than R100m today.

  • Achieved these returns whilst sustaining a strong focus on managing drawdowns and maintaining stability through market sell offs.

The High Growth Fund has a long history of managing risk effectively, offering:

  • Market beating performance with reduced volatility

  • Low correlation to general market movements, adding valuable diversification to your overall portfolio

Over the past decade, the fund has consistently beaten the overall South African equity market by a healthy margin, providing investors with exceptional risk adjusted returns and downside protection.

Our Track Record

Speak to your Financial Adviser to determine whether hedge funds are suitable for your financial goals.

Who can invest?

Initially limited to institutions and high-net-worth investors, the High Growth Fund is now accessible to most investors through all leading South African investment platforms, as well as direct investment via debit order and low minimum lump-sum investments.

The High Growth Fund has a very clear goal: Deliver exceptional risk adjusted returns

We seek to achieve this goal by actively manage risk to shield your investments during market downturns. This focus on risk allows us the greatest opportunity to provide reliable, consistent performance over the long run. This also provides an additional diversification benefit to our investors, helping to balance and stabilize their overall investment portfolio in times of market stress.

Why invest in the High Growth Fund?

  • Long-term Growth Potential: Ideal for investors seeking substantial long-term investment returns.

  • Balanced Risk Approach: Suitable for investors comfortable with moderate risk exposure and looking for intelligent risk management.

  • Active Management: Expertly managed portfolio, continuously adjusted to navigate various market conditions and protect your investment.

  • We Are Invested Beside You: Peregrine Capital staff are collectively the second largest investor in the funds. Our interests are aligned with yours.

What does this fund aim to do?

The Peregrine Capital High Growth Fund is a multi-asset hedge fund, focused on growing your wealth over the long term. It is a composition of our best investment ideas, designed to provide strong growth coupled with robust risk management.

What is the High Growth Fund?

Fund*

Inception date

Since inception

Highest annual return

Lowest annual return

Latest 1 year

Latest 5 years

Latest 15 years

High Growth Fund

Feb 2000

53.01% (2004)

11.98% (2008)

19.50%

17.17%

DISCLAIMER:

This document has been compiled for information purposes only and does not take into account the needs or circumstances of any person or constitute advice of any kind. Investors should consult with a licensed financial adviser to determine whether any investment is appropriate for their individual objectives, financial situation, or risk tolerance. Peregrine Capital does not provide financial advice. Peregrine Capital Proprietary Limited (“Peregrine Capital”) is an authorised financial services provider and is the investment manager of the Peregrine Capital High Growth QI Hedge Fund (“High Growth Fund”). The High Growth Fund is a Qualified Investor Hedge Fund approved under the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act (CISCA). It is only available to qualified investors as defined by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). Peregrine Capital Collective Investments (RF) Proprietary Limited, is an approved manager of collective investment schemes in terms of the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, 2002. Returns are quoted net of fees and as at 30 June 2025. Annual management fee is charged at 1.5% while performance fees are charged at 20% subject to High Water Mark. Fee class Status: Class A, distributing.Net asset value figures (NAV to NAV) have been used for the performance calculations, as calculated by the manager at the valuation point defined in the deed, over all reporting periods. The performance is calculated for the portfolio. Individual investor performance may differ, as a result of initial fees, the actual investment date, the date of reinvestment and dividend withholding tax. Performance is based on a lump sum contribution and is shown net of all fund charges and expenses and includes the reinvestment of distributions. Actual annual figures are available to the investor, on request at ask@peregrine.co.za. A schedule of fees, charges and maximum commission is also available on request from the manager. The rate of return is calculated on a total return basis, and the following elements may involve a reduction of the investor’s capital: interest rates, economic outlook, inflation, deflation, economic and political shocks or changes in economic policy. Collective investment schemes are traded at ruling prices and can engage in borrowing and scrip lending. The manager does not provide any guarantee either with respect to the capital or the return of a portfolio. The manager has a right to close the portfolio to new investors in order to manage it more efficiently in accordance with its mandate. Annualisation is the conversion of a rate of any length of time into a rate that is reflected on an annual basis. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. This is a medium to high-risk investment.