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Foresters Education Bond Balanced - Managed Fund

Fund Objective
Combines defensive and growth assets to balance steadiness with potential for moderate returns. Suitable for those seeking reliable progress with minimal risk. Investments may include shares; property; fixed interest securities; and alternative investments.
Fund Strategy
Combines defensive and growth assets to balance steadiness with potential for moderate returns. Suitable for those seeking reliable progress with minimal risk. Investments may include shares; property; fixed interest securities; and alternative investments.

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 -2.5% -0.77% -0.21% 5.66% 4.15% -% -% -%
Growth return -2.41% -0.5% 0.06% 5.94% 4.29% -% -% -%
Income return -0.09% -0.27% -0.27% -0.28% -0.14% -% -% -%
Market index (Morningstar AUS Balance Tgt Alloc NR AUD)
Total return -3.58% -1.82% -1.2% 6.96% 5.99% 7.56% 4.92% 6.13%
As at 31 Mar 2026. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

No asset allocation data available.
Average Allocation of Peers
Alternatives
9.08%
Australian Equities
17.68%
International Equities
27.57%
Cash
7.13%
Property & Infrastructure
3.75%
Fixed Interest
34.80%

General Information

Fund Details
Type Description
Foresters Education Bond Balanced
Multisector Balanced
Not Rated
Investment Fund
24 Nov 2023
$0.19 million (as at 17 Apr 2026)
$1.16361 (as at 17 Apr 2026)
$1.16361 (as at 17 Apr 2026)
Open
Offer information
Type Description
MER 0% (as at 19 Jan 2026)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) 1.08% (as at 30 Jun 2025)
Minimum initial investment $500.00
Minimum additional investments $60.00
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FAQs about the Foresters Education Bond Balanced

The objective of the Foresters Education Bond Balanced managed fund is Combines defensive and growth assets to balance steadiness with potential for moderate returns. Suitable for those seeking reliable progress with minimal risk. Investments may include shares; property; fixed interest securities; and alternative investments.

The strategy of the Foresters Education Bond Balanced managed fund is Combines defensive and growth assets to balance steadiness with potential for moderate returns. Suitable for those seeking reliable progress with minimal risk. Investments may include shares; property; fixed interest securities; and alternative investments.

The APIR code of the Foresters Education Bond Balanced managed fund is .

Foresters Education Bond Balanced’s total return last month was -2.5%. This was made up of a growth return of -2.41% and an income return of -0.09%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Mar 2026.

Foresters Education Bond Balanced’s total return for the last three months was -0.77%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.5% and an income return of -0.27%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Mar 2026.

Foresters Education Bond Balanced’s one-year total return is 5.66%. This was made up of a growth return of 5.94% and an income return of -0.28%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Mar 2026.

Foresters Education Bond Balanced’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 Mar 2026.

The asset allocation of the Foresters Education Bond Balanced managed fund is :

Alternatives
100%
Australian Equities
0%
International Equities
0%
Cash
0%
Property & Infrastructure
0%
Fixed Interest
0%

The Foresters Education Bond Balanced managed fund belongs to the Multisector Balanced sector/asset class.

As at 17 Apr 2026, the size of the Foresters Education Bond Balanced managed fund was $0.19 million.

The Foresters Education Bond Balanced managed fund has an inception date of 24 Nov 2023.

The current entry price of the Foresters Education Bond Balanced managed fund is $1.16361 per unit and the current exit price is $1.16361 per unit (as at 17 Apr 2026).

The current exit price of the Foresters Education Bond Balanced managed fund is $1.16361 per unit and the current entry price is $1.16361 per unit (as at 17 Apr 2026).

The minimum initial investment amount for the Foresters Education Bond Balanced managed fund is $500. Minimum additional investment is $60.

Fund data sourced from Morningstar. Some material is copyright and published under licence from ASX Operations Pty Limited ACN 004 523 782 ("ASXO"). Data and content is provided for personal use only. Whilst every care has been taken in producing these numbers, neither Morningstar nor InvestSMART can make any guarantees around the complete accuracy of these figures. Should you decide to change investments, please read all relevant disclosure documents including the Product Disclosure Statements and if required, you may consider speaking to a financial professional for further guidance. A tax event may be realised as a result of switching investments. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.