Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective

To provide exposure to primarily international shares with potential for a high level of growth over the long term with the benefit of exposure to world growth opportunities. This Fund gives you the flexibility to switch between currency hedging options to adjust your exposure to currency movements depending on your outlook for the Australian dollar.

Fund Strategy

The Fund aims to invest primarily in a range of quality international share investments with a wide geographic spread. The management of international shares combines the skills of Credit Suisse Asset Management for currency management and Capital International, Inc. for stock selection.

Fund Performance Comparison

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Fees Comparison

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Fund performance

	1M	3M	6M	1Y p.a.	2Y p.a.	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.	10Y p.a.
Total return	-3.77%	-6.4%	-2.83%	12.97%	9.14%	-%	-%	-%
Growth return	-3.77%	-7.16%	-3.62%	12.04%	7.34%	-%	-%	-%
Income return	0%	0.76%	0.79%	0.93%	1.8%	-%	-%	-%
Market index (MSCI World Ex Australia NR AUD)
Total return	-0.9%	2.55%	8.85%	12.53%	21.5%	22.08%	15.57%	13.23%

As at 31 Jul 2006. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged

International Equities: 95.81%

Cash: 4.19%

Australian Equities: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

International Equities: 33.72%

Cash: 1.25%

Australian Equities: 64.54%

Property & Infrastructure: 0.24%

Fixed Interest: -0.01%

Alternatives: 0.26%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged
Fund Status	Closed
Responsible Entity	Credit Suisse Asset Mgmt (AUS) Ltd
APIR Code	CSA0030AU
Sector/Asset Class	Equity World Large Blend
Morningstar Rating	Not Rated
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	1 Sep 2003
Fund Size	$0.01 million (as at 31 Jul 2006)
Entry Price	$1.1756 (as at 2 Aug 2006)
Exit Price	$1.1709 (as at 2 Aug 2006)
Fund Status	Finalised

Offer information

Type	Description
Standard entry fee	2.80%
MER	1.19% (as at 30 Jun 2006)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	2.04% (as at 30 Jun 2008)
Minimum initial investment	$5,000.00

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FAQs about the Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged

What is the objective of the Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged managed fund?

The objective of the Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged managed fund is To provide exposure to primarily international shares with potential for a high level of growth over the long term with the benefit of exposure to world growth opportunities. This Fund gives you the flexibility to switch between currency hedging options to adjust your exposure to currency movements depending on your outlook for the Australian dollar.

What is the strategy for the Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged managed fund?

The strategy of the Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged managed fund is The Fund aims to invest primarily in a range of quality international share investments with a wide geographic spread. The management of international shares combines the skills of Credit Suisse Asset Management for currency management and Capital International, Inc. for stock selection.

What is the APIR code of the Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged managed fund?

The APIR code of the Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged managed fund is CSA0030AU.

What was Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged’s total return last month?

Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged’s total return last month was -3.77%. This was made up of a growth return of -3.77% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jul 2006.

What was Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged’s total return for the last three months?

Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged’s total return for the last three months was -6.4%. This was made up of a growth return of -7.16% and an income return of 0.76%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jul 2006.

What is Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged’s one-year total return?

Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged’s one-year total return is 12.97%. This was made up of a growth return of 12.04% and an income return of 0.93%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jul 2006.

What is Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged’s three-year total return?

Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged’s one-year total return is -%. This was made up of a growth return of -% and an income return of -%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jul 2006.

What is the asset allocation of the Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged managed fund is :

International Equities: 95.81%

Cash: 4.19%

Australian Equities: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged managed fund is Credit Suisse Asset Mgmt (AUS) Ltd.

What sector/asset class does the Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged managed fund belong to?

The Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged managed fund belongs to the Equity World Large Blend sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged managed fund?

As at 31 Jul 2006, the size of the Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged managed fund was $0.01 million.

What is the inception date of the Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged managed fund?

The Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged managed fund has an inception date of 1 Sep 2003.

What is the current entry price of the Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged managed fund?

The current entry price of the Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged managed fund is $1.1756 per unit and the current exit price is $1.1709 per unit (as at 2 Aug 2006).

What is the current exit price of the Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged managed fund?

The current exit price of the Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged managed fund is $1.1709 per unit and the current entry price is $1.1756 per unit (as at 2 Aug 2006).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Credit Suisse Private - Flexible International Shares 0 - 50% Hedged managed fund is $5,000.

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