Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective

The Fund aims to provide returns that over a full market cycle equal or exceed the long-term returns of the MSCI All Country World Index Free at a significantly lower level of volatility.

Fund Strategy

The hedge fund strategies that the fund has exposure to are: Relative Value, Event Driven and Directional, plus Multi-Strategy which encompasses all of these. No investment in any underlying hedge fund can exceed 15% of the market value of the Fund.

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	3.3%	-4.8%	-13.21%	-16.54%	-6.87%	-18.06%	-9.38%	-%
Growth return	3.3%	-44.06%	-49%	-64.62%	-72.97%	-64.08%	-47.35%	-%
Income return	0%	39.26%	35.79%	48.08%	66.1%	46.02%	37.97%	-%
Market index (RBA Bank accepted Bills 90 Days)
Total return	0.3%	0.92%	1.82%	3.76%	4.06%	4.09%	2.88%	2.13%

As at 31 Jan 2011. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy

Alternatives: 100%

Australian Equities: 0%

International Equities: 0%

Cash: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Alternatives: 18.53%

Australian Equities: 4.70%

International Equities: 3.26%

Cash: 55.76%

Property & Infrastructure: 1.98%

Fixed Interest: 15.78%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy
Fund Status	Closed
Responsible Entity	Goldman Sachs Australia Managed Fds Ltd.
APIR Code	JBW0019AU
Sector/Asset Class	Alternative - Other
Morningstar Rating	Not Rated
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	11 Jul 2003
Fund Size	n/a
Entry Price	n/a
Exit Price	$0.0485 (as at 31 Jan 2011)
Fund Status	Finalised

Offer information

Type	Description
Standard entry fee	4%
MER	2.50% (as at 30 Jun 2005)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	1.25% (as at 30 Jun 2010)
Minimum initial investment	$10,000.00

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FAQs about the Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy

What is the objective of the Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy managed fund?

The objective of the Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy managed fund is The Fund aims to provide returns that over a full market cycle equal or exceed the long-term returns of the MSCI All Country World Index Free at a significantly lower level of volatility.

What is the strategy for the Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy managed fund?

The strategy of the Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy managed fund is The hedge fund strategies that the fund has exposure to are: Relative Value, Event Driven and Directional, plus Multi-Strategy which encompasses all of these. No investment in any underlying hedge fund can exceed 15% of the market value of the Fund.

What is the APIR code of the Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy managed fund?

The APIR code of the Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy managed fund is JBW0019AU.

What was Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy’s total return last month?

Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy’s total return last month was 3.3%. This was made up of a growth return of 3.3% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2011.

What was Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy’s total return for the last three months?

Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy’s total return for the last three months was -4.8%. This was made up of a growth return of -44.06% and an income return of 39.26%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2011.

What is Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy’s one-year total return?

Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy’s one-year total return is -16.54%. This was made up of a growth return of -64.62% and an income return of 48.08%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2011.

What is Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy’s three-year total return?

Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy’s one-year total return is -18.06%. This was made up of a growth return of -64.08% and an income return of 46.02%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2011.

What is the asset allocation of the Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy 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 Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy managed fund is Goldman Sachs Australia Managed Fds Ltd..

What sector/asset class does the Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy managed fund belong to?

The Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy managed fund belongs to the Alternative - Other sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy managed fund?

As at 30 Jun 2012, the size of the Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy managed fund was $ million.

What is the inception date of the Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy managed fund?

The Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy managed fund has an inception date of 11 Jul 2003.

What is the current entry price of the Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy managed fund?

The current entry price of the Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy managed fund is $ per unit and the current exit price is $0.0485 per unit (as at 31 Jan 2011).

What is the current exit price of the Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy managed fund?

The current exit price of the Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy managed fund is $0.0485 per unit and the current entry price is $ per unit (as at 31 Jan 2011).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Goldman Sachs Retail Multi-Strategy managed fund is $10,000.

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