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Goldman Sachs Global Technology Wholesale - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective
To achieve long-term capital growth by investing in technology and technology-related companies globally. Recommended investment timeframe is 5-7 years-plus. Benchmark: Goldman Sachs Tech Composite.
Fund Strategy
Invests in technology and technology-related companies globally, excluding Australia. The Fund may invest up to 25% in securities of issuers located in emerging countries, as defined by MSCI Emerging Markets Free Index and a maximum of 15% in unlisted securities. Minimum of 80% invested in listed securities at all times. Up to 20% of the Fund's currency exposure can be hedged back into A$. The Manager has appointed Wellington Management Company to manage the international assets of the Fund.

Fund Performance 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 -12.62% -15.12% -12.91% -13.41% -7.01% 3.76% 4.71% -%
Growth return -12.62% -15.12% -12.91% -13.41% -7.01% 3.76% 4.71% -%
Income return 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% -%
Market index (MSCI World Ex Australia NR AUD)
Total return 0.92% 6.62% 5.1% 20.06% 19.45% 20.5% 15.74% 12.6%
As at 31 Jan 2008. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Goldman Sachs Global Technology Wholesale
International Equities
95.72%
Cash
4.28%
Australian Equities
0%
Property & Infrastructure
0%
Fixed Interest
0%
Alternatives
0%
Average Allocation of Peers
International Equities
95.50%
Cash
1.75%
Australian Equities
1.45%
Property & Infrastructure
1.15%
Fixed Interest
0%
Alternatives
0.14%

General Information

Fund Details
Type Description
Goldman Sachs Global Technology Wholesale (Wholesale)
Closed
Goldman Sachs Australia Managed Fds Ltd.
JBW0112AU
Equity Global Technology
Not Rated
Investment Fund
1 Nov 2000
$3.43 million (as at 31 Jan 2008)
$0.4125 (as at 28 Feb 2008)
$0.4108 (as at 28 Feb 2008)
Finalised
Offer information
Type Description
MER 1.61% (as at 30 Jun 2005)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) 1.60% (as at 30 Jun 2007)
Minimum initial investment $50,000

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Jan 2008)

Holding (as at 31 Jan 2008) Type % of Portfolio
Microsoft Corporation Stock 10.66%
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FAQs about the Goldman Sachs Global Technology Wholesale

The objective of the Goldman Sachs Global Technology Wholesale managed fund is To achieve long-term capital growth by investing in technology and technology-related companies globally. Recommended investment timeframe is 5-7 years-plus. Benchmark: Goldman Sachs Tech Composite.

The strategy of the Goldman Sachs Global Technology Wholesale managed fund is Invests in technology and technology-related companies globally, excluding Australia. The Fund may invest up to 25% in securities of issuers located in emerging countries, as defined by MSCI Emerging Markets Free Index and a maximum of 15% in unlisted securities. Minimum of 80% invested in listed securities at all times. Up to 20% of the Fund's currency exposure can be hedged back into A$. The Manager has appointed Wellington Management Company to manage the international assets of the Fund.

The APIR code of the Goldman Sachs Global Technology Wholesale managed fund is JBW0112AU.

Goldman Sachs Global Technology Wholesale’s total return last month was -12.62%. This was made up of a growth return of -12.62% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2008.

Goldman Sachs Global Technology Wholesale’s total return for the last three months was -15.12%. This was made up of a growth return of -15.12% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2008.

Goldman Sachs Global Technology Wholesale’s one-year total return is -13.41%. This was made up of a growth return of -13.41% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2008.

Goldman Sachs Global Technology Wholesale’s one-year total return is 3.76%. This was made up of a growth return of 3.76% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2008.

The asset allocation of the Goldman Sachs Global Technology Wholesale managed fund is :

International Equities
95.72%
Cash
4.28%
Australian Equities
0%
Property & Infrastructure
0%
Fixed Interest
0%
Alternatives
0%

The Responsible Entity for the Goldman Sachs Global Technology Wholesale managed fund is Goldman Sachs Australia Managed Fds Ltd..

The Goldman Sachs Global Technology Wholesale managed fund belongs to the Equity Global Technology sector/asset class.

As at 31 Jan 2008, the size of the Goldman Sachs Global Technology Wholesale managed fund was $3.43 million.

The Goldman Sachs Global Technology Wholesale managed fund has an inception date of 1 Nov 2000.

The current entry price of the Goldman Sachs Global Technology Wholesale managed fund is $0.4125 per unit and the current exit price is $0.4108 per unit (as at 28 Feb 2008).

The current exit price of the Goldman Sachs Global Technology Wholesale managed fund is $0.4108 per unit and the current entry price is $0.4125 per unit (as at 28 Feb 2008).

The minimum initial investment amount for the Goldman Sachs Global Technology Wholesale managed fund is $50,000.

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.