Macquarie Global Equity Fund - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective

The fund's investment objective is to seek to achieve a long-term (at least seven years) total return before fees and expenses that exceeds the MSCI All Country World Index ex Australia, in A$ unhedged with net dividends re-invested (the benchmark).

Fund Strategy

The fund invests in the Arrowstreet Global Equity Fund to obtain exposure to shares of companies listed on stock exchanges around the world, but will also have some exposure to cash and derivatives. The fund will use derivatives such as foreign exchange contracts to manage currency risk. Derivatives will not be used for leverage or gearing purposes.

Fund Performance Comparison

Relative Fund Performance vs {{ fund.benchmark.peers.peerCount }} peers using {{ fund.benchmark.name }} as their benchmark.

{{ fund.name }}

Peers

Benchmark ({{ fund.benchmark.name }})

{{ fund.model.name }}

The performance of the peers is calculated as the total of the performance for each time period for all the funds in the peer group, divided by the number of funds in the peer group.

Fees Comparison

% p.a.

Average of peers ({{ fund.benchmark.peers.peerCount }})

NOTE: Fee data has been provided by Morningstar, it may not include all costs being charged on your investment such as platform and adviser fees. You should check your fund manager or adviser statements to find out the exact fees you are being charged. Peers are funds that use the same benchmark in the Morningstar database.

Fund performance

	1M	3M	6M	1Y p.a.	2Y p.a.	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.	10Y p.a.
Total return	1.56%	3.48%	12.07%	15.62%	36.03%	14.06%	5.32%	1.91%
Growth return	-%	-%	-%	-%	-%	-%	-%	-%
Income return	-%	-%	-%	-%	-%	-%	-%	-%

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

Asset Allocation

No asset allocation data available.

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Macquarie Global Equity Fund (Wholesale)
Fund Status	Closed
Responsible Entity	Macquarie Investment Management Aus Ltd.
APIR Code	MAQ0051AU
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Mar 2011)
Legal Structure	Unknown
Fund Inception	23 Mar 1994
Fund Size	$0 million (as at 30 Nov 2009)
Entry Price	$1.0979 (as at 28 Feb 2010)
Exit Price	$1.0914 (as at 28 Feb 2010)
Fund Status	Suppressed

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	1.05% (as at 30 Jun 2004)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0% (as at 30 Jun 2011)
Minimum initial investment	$500,000

Your guide to next steps

Dealing with a struggling fund? What to Do and Look For

How to Assess your Managed Fund: And How to Choose the Next One

Your managed fund switching checklist. Is fear of capital gains tax holding you back?

The Great Investment Fee Scam is hiding in plain sight. And it's ripping us all off.

Guide to tidying up your Portfolio Manager holdings

FAQs about the Macquarie Global Equity Fund

What is the objective of the Macquarie Global Equity Fund managed fund?

The objective of the Macquarie Global Equity Fund managed fund is The fund's investment objective is to seek to achieve a long-term (at least seven years) total return before fees and expenses that exceeds the MSCI All Country World Index ex Australia, in A$ unhedged with net dividends re-invested (the benchmark).

What is the strategy for the Macquarie Global Equity Fund managed fund?

The strategy of the Macquarie Global Equity Fund managed fund is The fund invests in the Arrowstreet Global Equity Fund to obtain exposure to shares of companies listed on stock exchanges around the world, but will also have some exposure to cash and derivatives. The fund will use derivatives such as foreign exchange contracts to manage currency risk. Derivatives will not be used for leverage or gearing purposes.

What is the APIR code of the Macquarie Global Equity Fund managed fund?

The APIR code of the Macquarie Global Equity Fund managed fund is MAQ0051AU.

What was Macquarie Global Equity Fund’s total return last month?

Macquarie Global Equity Fund’s total return last month was 1.56%. This was made up of a growth return of -% and an income return of -%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Mar 2011.

What was Macquarie Global Equity Fund’s total return for the last three months?

Macquarie Global Equity Fund’s total return for the last three months was 3.48%. This was made up of a growth return of -% and an income return of -%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Mar 2011.

What is Macquarie Global Equity Fund’s one-year total return?

Macquarie Global Equity Fund’s one-year total return is 15.62%. This was made up of a growth return of -% and an income return of -%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Mar 2011.

What is Macquarie Global Equity Fund’s three-year total return?

Macquarie Global Equity Fund’s one-year total return is 14.06%. This was made up of a growth return of -% and an income return of -%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Mar 2011.

What is the asset allocation of the Macquarie Global Equity Fund managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Macquarie Global Equity Fund managed fund is :

Alternatives: 100%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Macquarie Global Equity Fund managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Macquarie Global Equity Fund managed fund is Macquarie Investment Management Aus Ltd..

What is the size of the Macquarie Global Equity Fund managed fund?

As at 30 Nov 2009, the size of the Macquarie Global Equity Fund managed fund was $0 million.

What is the inception date of the Macquarie Global Equity Fund managed fund?

The Macquarie Global Equity Fund managed fund has an inception date of 23 Mar 1994.

What is the current entry price of the Macquarie Global Equity Fund managed fund?

The current entry price of the Macquarie Global Equity Fund managed fund is $1.0979 per unit and the current exit price is $1.0914 per unit (as at 28 Feb 2010).

What is the current exit price of the Macquarie Global Equity Fund managed fund?

The current exit price of the Macquarie Global Equity Fund managed fund is $1.0914 per unit and the current entry price is $1.0979 per unit (as at 28 Feb 2010).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Macquarie Global Equity Fund managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Macquarie Global Equity Fund managed fund is $500,000.

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.

What our members say about us