InvestSMART Portfolio Update - April 2018
April Performance update
Activity during the month
We made some adjustments to the Core Growth and Diversified Income Portfolios during the month. You can read more about them here:
InvestSMART Core Growth Portfolio
The InvestSMART Core Growth Portfolio produced a return of 2.76% (after fees) during April.
The Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) was the best performing security for the month up 4.39%.
The estimated yield on the portfolio is currently 2.84%.
Since inception, the portfolio has returned 7.44% per annum (after fees).
| Performance to 30 April 2018 | 1 Month | 3 Months | 6 Months | 1 Year | 2 Years | 3 Years | SI (p.a) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InvestSMART Core Growth | 2.76% | 0.37% | 2.42% | 5.27% | 8.77% | 4.98% | 7.44% |
| Morningstar Aus Msec Growth TR AUD | 2.29% | 0.88% | 3.08% | 6.41% | 8.89% | 5.97% | 8.25% |
| Excess to Benchmark | 0.47% | -0.51% | -0.66% | -1.14% | -0.13% | -0.99% | -0.81% |
| RBA Cash Rate 3% | 0.37% | 1.13% | 2.27% | 4.59% | 4.63% | 4.79% | 4.91% |
| Excess to Objective | 2.38% | -0.76% | 0.14% | 0.67% | 4.14% | 0.19% | 2.54% |
Figure 1: Portfolio Performance after fees
Source: InvestSMART, MorningStar
InvestSMART Diversified Income Portfolio
The InvestSMART Diversified Income Portfolio produced a return of 1.30% (after fees) during April.
The Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) was the best performing security for the month up 4.39%.
The estimated yield on the portfolio is currently 2.27%.
Since inception, the portfolio has returned 4.24% per annum (after fees).
| Performance to 30 April 2018 | 1 Month | 3 Months | 6 Months | 1 Year | 2 Years | 3 Years | SI (p.a) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InvestSMART Diversified Income | 1.30% | 0.06% | 1.25% | 2.31% | 4.60% | 3.50% | 4.24% |
| Morningstar Aus Msec Moderate TR AUD | 0.91% | 0.69% | 1.69% | 3.79% | 4.88% | 4.15% | 4.76% |
| Excess to Benchmark | 0.39% | -0.63% | -0.44% | -1.47% | -0.28% | -0.65% | -0.53% |
| RBA Cash Rate 1% | 0.21% | 0.63% | 1.26% | 2.53% | 2.56% | 2.72% | 2.79% |
| Excess to Objective | 1.09% | -0.56% | -0.01% | -0.22% | 2.04% | 0.78% | 1.45% |
Figure 2: Portfolio Performance after fees
Source: InvestSMART, MorningStar
InvestSMART Interest Income Portfolio
The InvestSMART Interest Income Portfolio produced a return of -0.40% (after fees) during April.
The BetaShares Australian Bank Senior Floating Rate Bond ETF (QPON) was the best performing security for the month, up 0.33%.
The estimated yield on the portfolio is currently 2.46%.
Since inception, the portfolio has returned 1.93% per annum (after fees).
| Performance to 30 April 2018 | 1 Month | 3 Months | 6 Months | 1 Year | 2 Years | SI (p.a) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InvestSMART Interest Income | -0.40% | 0.12% | 0.40% | 1.45% | 1.65% | 1.93% |
| Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0 Y TR AUD | -0.35% | 0.79% | 0.86% | 2.16% | 2.38% | 3.00% |
| Excess to Benchmark | -0.06% | -0.67% | -0.46% | -0.70% | -0.72% | -1.07% |
| RBA Cash Rate | 0.12% | 0.38% | 0.75% | 1.51% | 1.54% | 1.60% |
| Excess to Objective | -0.53% | -0.26% | -0.35% | -0.06% | 0.11% | 0.33% |
Figure 3: Portfolio Performance after fees
Source: InvestSMART, MorningStar
InvestSMART Diversified Property & Infrastructure Portfolio
The InvestSMART Diversified Property & Infrastructure Portfolio produced a return of 3.56% (after fees) during April.
Aurizon Holdings Limited (AZJ) was the best performing security for the month, up 6.38%.
The estimated yield on the portfolio is currently 3.52%.
Since inception, the portfolio has returned 3.83% per annum (after fees).
| Performance to 28 February 2018 | 1 Month | 3 Months | 6 Months | 1 Year | 2 Years | SI (p.a) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InvestSMART Diversified Property & Infrastructure Portfolio | 3.56% | 1.20% | 0.18% | -4.56% | -0.32% | 3.83% |
| A Composite Benchmark | 3.84% | -0.45% | -0.13% | -3.94% | 0.82% | 5.13% |
| Excess to Benchmark | -0.28% | 1.64% | 0.30% | -0.61% | -1.14% | -1.29% |
Figure 4: Portfolio Performance after fees
Source: InvestSMART, MorningStar
InvestSMART International Equities Portfolio
The InvestSMART International Equities Portfolio produced a return of 4.10% (after fees) during April.
The Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF (VEQ) was the best performing security for the month up 4.74%.
The estimated yield on the portfolio is currently 1.93%.
Since inception, the portfolio has returned 11.84% per annum (after fees).
| Performance to 30 April 2018 | 1 Month | 3 Months | 6 Months | 1 Year | 2 Years | 3 Years | SI (p.a) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InvestSMART International Equities | 4.10% | 1.37% | 5.36% | 12.50% | 14.30% | 7.82% | 11.84% |
| MSCI World Ex Australia NR AUD | 2.75% | 1.78% | 5.08% | 12.40% | 14.65% | 9.24% | 13.68% |
| Excess to Benchmark | 1.35% | -0.41% | 0.28% | 0.10% | -0.35% | -1.42% | -1.84% |
Figure 5: Portfolio Performance after fees
Source: InvestSMART, MorningStar
InvestSMART Hybrid Income Portfolio
The InvestSMART Hybrid Income Portfolio produced a return of 0.68% (after fees) during April.
The Challenger Capital Notes 2 (CGFPB) was the best performing security for the month up 2.75%.
The estimated gross running yield (incl. of franking) is currently 5.50%.
Since inception, the portfolio has returned 2.40% per annum (after fees).
| Performance to 30 April 2018 | 1 Month | 3 Months | 6 Months | SI (p.a) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| InvestSMART Hybrid Income | 0.68% | -0.80% | 0.51% | 2.40% |
| RBA Cash Rate 3% | 0.37% | 1.13% | 2.27% | 3.81% |
| Excess to Benchmark | 0.31% | -1.93% | -1.76% | -1.41% |
Figure 6: Portfolio Performance after fees
Source: InvestSMART, MorningStar
Want access to our latest research and new buy ideas?
Start a free 15 day trial and gain access to our research, recommendations and market-beating model portfolios.
Sign up for freeJoin the Conversation...
There are comments posted so far.
If you'd like to join this conversation, please login or sign up here
