Macquarie - Gilt Edge Bond Trust - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective

Aims to outperform the UBS Warburg Composite Bond Index over the medium term before fees.

Fund Strategy

Invests in government and semi-government securities (including notes and bonds), bank-backed securities, investment grade securities, non-bank financial institution securities, and futures and options contracts.

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Fund performance

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Total return	0.16%	2.04%	3.71%	6.84%	3.81%	3.11%	-0.19%	2.13%

Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Macquarie - Gilt Edge Bond Trust

Cash: 71.60%

Fixed Interest: 28.40%

Australian Equities: 0%

International Equities: 0%

Property: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Cash: 5.02%

Fixed Interest: 92.78%

Australian Equities: 1.08%

International Equities: 0.45%

Property: 0.06%

Alternatives: 0.61%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Macquarie - Gilt Edge Bond Trust
Fund Status	Closed
Responsible Entity	Macquarie Investment Management Aus Ltd.
APIR Code	MAQ0002AU
Sector/Asset Class	Bonds - Australia
Morningstar Rating	(as at 30 Jun 2009)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	1 May 1984
Fund Size	$18.7 million (as at 31 May 2009)
Entry Price	$1.0547 (as at 14 Jul 2009)
Exit Price	$1.0547 (as at 14 Jul 2009)
Fund Status	Finalised

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	1.55% (as at 30 Jun 2006)
Minimum initial investment	$5,000.00

FAQs about the Macquarie - Gilt Edge Bond Trust

What is the objective of the Macquarie - Gilt Edge Bond Trust managed fund?

The objective of the Macquarie - Gilt Edge Bond Trust managed fund is Aims to outperform the UBS Warburg Composite Bond Index over the medium term before fees.

What is the strategy for the Macquarie - Gilt Edge Bond Trust managed fund?

The strategy of the Macquarie - Gilt Edge Bond Trust managed fund is Invests in government and semi-government securities (including notes and bonds), bank-backed securities, investment grade securities, non-bank financial institution securities, and futures and options contracts.

What is the APIR code of the Macquarie - Gilt Edge Bond Trust managed fund?

The APIR code of the Macquarie - Gilt Edge Bond Trust managed fund is MAQ0002AU.

What was Macquarie - Gilt Edge Bond Trust’s total return last month?

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What was Macquarie - Gilt Edge Bond Trust’s total return for the last three months?

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What is Macquarie - Gilt Edge Bond Trust’s one-year total return?

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What is Macquarie - Gilt Edge Bond Trust’s three-year total return?

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What is the asset allocation of the Macquarie - Gilt Edge Bond Trust managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Macquarie - Gilt Edge Bond Trust managed fund is :

Cash: 71.60%

Fixed Interest: 28.40%

Australian Equities: 0%

International Equities: 0%

Property: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Macquarie - Gilt Edge Bond Trust managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Macquarie - Gilt Edge Bond Trust managed fund is Macquarie Investment Management Aus Ltd..

What sector/asset class does the Macquarie - Gilt Edge Bond Trust managed fund belong to?

The Macquarie - Gilt Edge Bond Trust managed fund belongs to the Bonds - Australia sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Macquarie - Gilt Edge Bond Trust managed fund?

As at 31 May 2009, the size of the Macquarie - Gilt Edge Bond Trust managed fund was $18.7 million.

What is the inception date of the Macquarie - Gilt Edge Bond Trust managed fund?

The Macquarie - Gilt Edge Bond Trust managed fund has an inception date of 1 May 1984.

What is the current entry price of the Macquarie - Gilt Edge Bond Trust managed fund?

The current entry price of the Macquarie - Gilt Edge Bond Trust managed fund is $1.0547 per unit and the current exit price is $1.0547 per unit (as at 14 Jul 2009).

What is the current exit price of the Macquarie - Gilt Edge Bond Trust managed fund?

The current exit price of the Macquarie - Gilt Edge Bond Trust managed fund is $1.0547 per unit and the current entry price is $1.0547 per unit (as at 14 Jul 2009).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Macquarie - Gilt Edge Bond Trust managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Macquarie - Gilt Edge Bond Trust managed fund is $5,000.

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