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Moderate

Available from 18 July 2011

Objective

To invest in a broad range of asset classes which have the potential to achieve moderate capital growth over the medium to longer term. Capital gains can be expected to be achieved, but there is also the risk of capital loss.

Investment Strategy

Primarily invests (through discrete investment trusts) in a diversified portfolio of defensive and growth assets. Defensive assets include fixed interest securities and cash. Growth assets, including Australian and overseas listed shares, listed property and listed infrastructure securities, will have a limited exposure of 40%.

Risk Profile

Due to the investment characteristics of the assets held in the Fund, the performance of the Moderate Fund may be volatile, including the potential to experience a capital loss.

Investor Profile

Designed to suit investors who seek capital growth over the medium term and are willing to accept a moderate level of risk. Target timeframe is 4-5 years or longer.

Strategic Tilting

The following strategic tilt(s) are now in place:

  • International Equities – 30% hedged to the AUD.

Fund Managers



Defensive Assets 60%
 
Cash 7.5%
 
Enhanced cash 7.5%
 
Australian fixed interest 30%
 
International fixed interest * 15%
Growth Assets 40%
 
Global listed infrastructure * 3%
 
Global listed property securities * 4%
 
Australian equities 18%
 
International equities ** 15%
* 100% hedged to the AUD
** Partially hedged to the AUD, but is actively managed around the strategic tilt position.