How to become a Qualified Sophisticated Investor

In order to invest in many financial products, you must be a qualified sophisticated, or wholesale investor. Fortunately, becoming a qualified sophisticated investor is relatively simple.

You need to meet the eligibility threshold contained in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and, if you intend on investing less than AU$500,000, obtain a sophisticated investor certificate from your accountant evidencing your eligibility.

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Typically, to qualify, you need to show that you (or the entity investing) meets the eligibility criteria of:

ASSET TEST
AU $2.5m
in net assets
OR
INCOME TEST
AU $250k
over the last 2 financial years

You need a certificate from your accountant, dated within the last six months, proving you meet the asset or income test. Otherwise, you can invest AU$500,000 or more to avoid the need for an accountant's certificate.

To assist, we provide a template accountant’s certificate, which can be completed by your accountant:

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Traditional Portfolio Construction

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Institutional Portfolio Construction

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Institutions turn to private market funds to find better return potential, with improved diversification & lower return volatility. 


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Why Reach Alternative Investments?

Diversify with lower minimums
Just getting started with private equity? Dip your toes in the water from as little as AU$15,000.
Top-tier global manager
One login to access legendary global managers & their private market funds.
Digital investing made easy
Sign up, browse funds & reserve an investment in a matter of minutes.
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