“Following the recent fall in the Australian dollar we have seen increased investor demand for the currency hedged versions of our funds,” said general manager of distribution at Magellan, Frank Casarotti.

“We have been delighted with the response and support from investors, stock brokers and financial advisers for our ASX-quoted Magellan Global Equities Fund.”

The announcement said the fund works to “create a simple solution” to assist SMSF and retail investors in diversifying their portfolios.