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Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest - Managed Fund

Fund Objective
The Fund aims to outperform the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0 Yr Index over the medium term (before fees) by using an active investment strategy. It aims to provide regular income and a moderate level of growth.
Fund Strategy
The Fund provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of predominantly Australian fixed interest securities issued by government or corporate entities and asset-backed securities. The Investment Manager aims to deliver above index returns by actively managing the main sources of value-add in the Australian fixed interest market using a disciplined and comprehensive investment process based on a combination of fundamental; economic; quantitative and technical analysis of market conditions.

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 0.45% 1.29% 3.32% 4.55% 5.04% 4.26% 0.23% 2.34%
Growth return 0.45% 0.63% 1.68% 2.36% 3.71% 3.3% -0.77% -0.16%
Income return 0% 0.66% 1.64% 2.19% 1.33% 0.96% 1% 2.5%
Market index (Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+Y TR AUD)
Total return 0.33% 1.05% 3.11% 4.31% 4.73% 3.74% -0.03% 2.14%
As at 31 Aug 2025. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest
Cash
14.80%
Fixed Interest
85.20%
Australian Equities
0%
International Equities
0%
Property & Infrastructure
0%
Alternatives
0%
Average Allocation of Peers
Cash
6.60%
Fixed Interest
92.48%
Australian Equities
0.62%
International Equities
0.02%
Property & Infrastructure
0.02%
Alternatives
0.25%

General Information

Fund Details
Type Description
Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest
Macquarie Investment Management Aus Ltd.
MAQ0061AU
Bonds - Australia
starstarstarstar (as at 31 Aug 2025)
Investment Fund
15 May 1995
$367.5 million (as at 31 Aug 2025)
$1.0431 (as at 12 Sep 2025)
$1.0417 (as at 12 Sep 2025)
Open
Offer information
Type Description
MER 0.40% (as at 12 May 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) 0.39% (as at 30 Jun 2023)
Performance fee (not included in ICR) 0
Minimum initial investment $20,000
Minimum redemption amount

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Aug 2025)

Holding (as at 31 Aug 2025) Type % of Portfolio
ANZ Group Holdings Ltd Equity 21.19%
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FAQs about the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest

The objective of the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund is The Fund aims to outperform the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index over the medium term (before fees) by using an active investment strategy. It aims to provide regular income and a moderate level of growth.

The strategy of the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund is The Fund provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of predominantly Australian fixed interest securities issued by government or corporate entities and asset-backed securities. The Investment Manager aims to deliver above index returns by actively managing the main sources of value-add in the Australian fixed interest market using a disciplined and comprehensive investment process based on a combination of fundamental; economic; quantitative and technical analysis of market conditions.

The APIR code of the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund is MAQ0061AU.

Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest’s total return last month was 0.45%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.45% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest’s total return for the last three months was 1.29%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.63% and an income return of 0.66%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest’s one-year total return is 4.55%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.36% and an income return of 2.19%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest’s one-year total return is 4.26%. This was made up of a growth return of 3.3% and an income return of 0.96%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

The asset allocation of the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund is :

Cash
14.80%
Fixed Interest
85.20%
Australian Equities
0%
International Equities
0%
Property & Infrastructure
0%
Alternatives
0%

The Responsible Entity for the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund is Macquarie Investment Management Aus Ltd..

The Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund belongs to the Bonds - Australia sector/asset class.

As at 31 Aug 2025, the size of the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund was $367.5 million.

The Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund has an inception date of 15 May 1995.

The current entry price of the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund is $1.0431 per unit and the current exit price is $1.0417 per unit (as at 12 Sep 2025).

The current exit price of the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund is $1.0417 per unit and the current entry price is $1.0431 per unit (as at 12 Sep 2025).

The minimum initial investment amount for the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund is $20,000.

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.