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Moderate

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, include Australian and overseas listed shares, listed and unlisted property and listed infrastructure securities. Investments may include currency, futures and options contracts.

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 65%
 
Cash 10%
 
Enhanced cash 10%
 
Australian fixed interest 30%
 
International fixed interest * 15%
Growth Assets 35%
 
Global listed infrastructure * 4%
 
Global listed property securities * 2%
 
Australian unlisted property 5%
 
Australian equities 11%
 
International equities ** 11%
 
Global High Yield Debt 2%
We may adjust the strategic asset allocation between defensive and growth assets within these ranges:
Defensive assets 50% to 70%
Growth assets 30% to 50%

* 100% hedged to the AUD
** 0% to 100% hedged to the AUD