LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

The Fund seeks to track the weighted average return of the various indices of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests in proportion to the Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) for the Fund, before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

Fund Strategy

The portfolio targets a 50% allocation to income oriented assets and 50% to growth oriented assets. The Fund holds units in the following underlying funds, including but not limited to: Vanguard Aust. Fixed Interest Index Fund, Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index Fund (Hedged), Vanguard Aust. Shares Index Fund, Vanguard Intl Shares Index Fund, Vanguard Intl Shares Index Fund (Hedged), Vanguard Intl Small Companies Index Fund, Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index 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	0.92%	2.67%	6.44%	8%	9.7%	7.05%	4.36%	-%
Growth return	0.88%	2.62%	6.39%	7.96%	9.68%	7.04%	4.35%	-%
Income return	0.04%	0.05%	0.05%	0.04%	0.02%	0.01%	0.01%	-%
Market index (Morningstar AUS Balance Tgt Alloc NR AUD)
Total return	1.19%	3.31%	8.38%	11.09%	13.93%	10.07%	6.83%	6.33%

As at 31 Oct 2025. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open
Responsible Entity	Lifeplan Australia Friendly Society Ltd
APIR Code	LIF0709AU
Sector/Asset Class	Multisector Balanced
Morningstar Rating	(as at 30 Jun 2025)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	25 Jul 2016
Fund Size	$132.5 million (as at 31 Oct 2025)
Entry Price	$1.4464 (as at 7 Nov 2025)
Exit Price	$1.4464 (as at 7 Nov 2025)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.71% (as at 22 Jul 2025)
Minimum initial investment	$500,000
Minimum additional investments	$100.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Oct 2025)

Holding (as at 31 Oct 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
Vanguard Global Agg Bd Indx Fd (Hdg)	Mutual Fund - Open End	29.40%
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FAQs about the LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open

What is the objective of the LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open managed fund?

The objective of the LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open managed fund is The Fund seeks to track the weighted average return of the various indices of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests in proportion to the Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) for the Fund, before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

What is the strategy for the LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open managed fund?

The strategy of the LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open managed fund is The portfolio targets a 50% allocation to income oriented assets and 50% to growth oriented assets. The Fund holds units in the following underlying funds, including but not limited to: Vanguard Aust. Fixed Interest Index Fund, Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index Fund (Hedged), Vanguard Aust. Shares Index Fund, Vanguard Intl Shares Index Fund, Vanguard Intl Shares Index Fund (Hedged), Vanguard Intl Small Companies Index Fund, Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index Fund.

What is the APIR code of the LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open managed fund?

The APIR code of the LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open managed fund is LIF0709AU.

What was LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open’s total return last month?

LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open’s total return last month was 0.92%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.88% and an income return of 0.04%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2025.

What was LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open’s total return for the last three months?

LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open’s total return for the last three months was 2.67%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.62% and an income return of 0.05%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2025.

What is LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open’s one-year total return?

LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open’s one-year total return is 8%. This was made up of a growth return of 7.96% and an income return of 0.04%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2025.

What is LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open’s three-year total return?

LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open’s one-year total return is 7.05%. This was made up of a growth return of 7.04% and an income return of 0.01%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2025.

What is the asset allocation of the LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open managed fund?

The asset allocation of the LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 19.10%

International Equities: 29.86%

Cash: 1.25%

Property & Infrastructure: 1.86%

Fixed Interest: 47.93%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open managed fund is Lifeplan Australia Friendly Society Ltd.

What sector/asset class does the LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open managed fund belong to?

The LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open managed fund belongs to the Multisector Balanced sector/asset class.

What is the size of the LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open managed fund?

As at 31 Oct 2025, the size of the LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open managed fund was $132.5 million.

What is the inception date of the LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open managed fund?

The LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open managed fund has an inception date of 25 Jul 2016.

What is the current entry price of the LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open managed fund?

The current entry price of the LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open managed fund is $1.4464 per unit and the current exit price is $1.4464 per unit (as at 7 Nov 2025).

What is the current exit price of the LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open managed fund?

The current exit price of the LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open managed fund is $1.4464 per unit and the current entry price is $1.4464 per unit (as at 7 Nov 2025).

What is the minimum investment amount for the LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the LIB - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Open managed fund is $500,000. Minimum additional investment is $100.

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