FQ Global Alternative Return Fund - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective

The Fund seeks to outperform its benchmark over rolling 3 year periods by investing in MSCI developed market currencies that meet FQ's investment criteria and have deviated from their long term value.

Fund Strategy

The Fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing in a portfolio of instruments including, but not limited to: currency spot transactions, currency forward transactions, currency futures and options on currencies. These instruments are derivatives. The Fund also uses short term cash and cash equivalent instruments. The majority of currency transactions are in OTC instruments.

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	0.38%	1.05%	1.53%	-9%	-3.17%	2.7%	-%	-%
Growth return	0.38%	1.05%	1.53%	-9%	-6.22%	0.54%	-%	-%
Income return	0%	0%	0%	0%	3.05%	2.16%	-%	-%
Market index (RBA Bank accepted Bills 90 Days)
Total return	0.35%	1%	1.93%	3.79%	4.06%	4.13%	3.03%	2.16%

As at 30 Nov 2018. 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: 19.23%

Australian Equities: 4.80%

International Equities: 2.78%

Cash: 55.80%

Property & Infrastructure: 1.92%

Fixed Interest: 15.48%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	FQ Global Alternative Return Fund
Fund Status	Closed
Responsible Entity	Perpetual Trust Services Limited
APIR Code	PER0730AU
Sector/Asset Class	Alternative - Other
Morningstar Rating	Not Rated
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	24 Oct 2014
Fund Size	$4.36 million (as at 30 Nov 2018)
Entry Price	$0.892 (as at 30 Nov 2018)
Exit Price	$0.8916 (as at 30 Nov 2018)
Fund Status	Finalised

Offer information

Type	Description
Minimum initial investment	$25,000
Minimum additional investments	$5,000.00

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FAQs about the FQ Global Alternative Return Fund

What is the objective of the FQ Global Alternative Return Fund managed fund?

The objective of the FQ Global Alternative Return Fund managed fund is The Fund seeks to outperform its benchmark over rolling 3 year periods by investing in MSCI developed market currencies that meet FQ's investment criteria and have deviated from their long term value.

What is the strategy for the FQ Global Alternative Return Fund managed fund?

The strategy of the FQ Global Alternative Return Fund managed fund is The Fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing in a portfolio of instruments including, but not limited to: currency spot transactions, currency forward transactions, currency futures and options on currencies. These instruments are derivatives. The Fund also uses short term cash and cash equivalent instruments. The majority of currency transactions are in OTC instruments.

What is the APIR code of the FQ Global Alternative Return Fund managed fund?

The APIR code of the FQ Global Alternative Return Fund managed fund is PER0730AU.

What was FQ Global Alternative Return Fund’s total return last month?

FQ Global Alternative Return Fund’s total return last month was 0.38%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.38% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Nov 2018.

What was FQ Global Alternative Return Fund’s total return for the last three months?

FQ Global Alternative Return Fund’s total return for the last three months was 1.05%. This was made up of a growth return of 1.05% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Nov 2018.

What is FQ Global Alternative Return Fund’s one-year total return?

FQ Global Alternative Return Fund’s one-year total return is -9%. This was made up of a growth return of -9% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Nov 2018.

What is FQ Global Alternative Return Fund’s three-year total return?

FQ Global Alternative Return Fund’s one-year total return is 2.7%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.54% and an income return of 2.16%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Nov 2018.

What is the asset allocation of the FQ Global Alternative Return Fund managed fund?

The asset allocation of the FQ Global Alternative Return Fund managed fund is :

Alternatives: 100%

Australian Equities: 0%

International Equities: 0%

Cash: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the FQ Global Alternative Return Fund managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the FQ Global Alternative Return Fund managed fund is Perpetual Trust Services Limited.

What sector/asset class does the FQ Global Alternative Return Fund managed fund belong to?

The FQ Global Alternative Return Fund managed fund belongs to the Alternative - Other sector/asset class.

What is the size of the FQ Global Alternative Return Fund managed fund?

As at 30 Nov 2018, the size of the FQ Global Alternative Return Fund managed fund was $4.36 million.

What is the inception date of the FQ Global Alternative Return Fund managed fund?

The FQ Global Alternative Return Fund managed fund has an inception date of 24 Oct 2014.

What is the current entry price of the FQ Global Alternative Return Fund managed fund?

The current entry price of the FQ Global Alternative Return Fund managed fund is $0.892 per unit and the current exit price is $0.8916 per unit (as at 30 Nov 2018).

What is the current exit price of the FQ Global Alternative Return Fund managed fund?

The current exit price of the FQ Global Alternative Return Fund managed fund is $0.8916 per unit and the current entry price is $0.892 per unit (as at 30 Nov 2018).

What is the minimum investment amount for the FQ Global Alternative Return Fund managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the FQ Global Alternative Return Fund managed fund is $25,000. Minimum additional investment is $5000.

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