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Macquarie Master Global Bond - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective
The Fund aims to outperform the Citigroup World Government Bond Index, ex-Australia, hedged into Australian dollars (Index), over the medium term (before fees) by using an active investment strategy.The suggested investment timeframe is 3 years.
Fund Strategy
This Fund invests solely in to the Macquarie Global Bond Fund, which in turn invests in a diversified portfolio of securities within global sovereign bond markets. This may include securities issued by Government entities as well as other entities related to Governments globally.

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 1.38% 2.76% 2.81% 6.39% 7.34% 7.96% 6.95% -%
Growth return 1.38% 2.76% 2.81% -0.5% 3.02% 3.28% 1.67% -%
Income return 0% 0% 0% 6.89% 4.32% 4.68% 5.28% -%
Market index (Bloomberg Global Aggregate TR Hdg AUD)
Total return 0.18% 1.61% 2.88% 3.76% 4.99% 3.6% -0.49% 1.97%
As at 31 May 2011. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Macquarie Master Global Bond
Cash
5.59%
Fixed Interest
94.41%
Australian Equities
0%
International Equities
0%
Alternatives
0%
Average Allocation of Peers
Cash
5.22%
Fixed Interest
92.30%
Australian Equities
0.04%
International Equities
0.35%
Alternatives
2.09%

General Information

Fund Details
Type Description
Macquarie Master Global Bond (Wholesale)
Closed
Macquarie Investment Management Aus Ltd.
MAQ0225AU
Bonds - Global
starstarstar (as at 31 May 2011)
Investment Fund
4 Nov 2001
$5.82 million (as at 31 May 2011)
$1.14919 (as at 20 Jun 2011)
$1.14819 (as at 20 Jun 2011)
Finalised
Offer information
Type Description
MER 0.77% (as at 30 Jun 2006)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) 0.78% (as at 30 Jun 2011)
Minimum initial investment $100,000
Minimum additional investments $10,000.00
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FAQs about the Macquarie Master Global Bond

The objective of the Macquarie Master Global Bond managed fund is The Fund aims to outperform the Citigroup World Government Bond Index, ex-Australia, hedged into Australian dollars (Index), over the medium term (before fees) by using an active investment strategy.The suggested investment timeframe is 3 years.

The strategy of the Macquarie Master Global Bond managed fund is This Fund invests solely in to the Macquarie Global Bond Fund, which in turn invests in a diversified portfolio of securities within global sovereign bond markets. This may include securities issued by Government entities as well as other entities related to Governments globally.

The APIR code of the Macquarie Master Global Bond managed fund is MAQ0225AU.

Macquarie Master Global Bond’s total return last month was 1.38%. This was made up of a growth return of 1.38% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 May 2011.

Macquarie Master Global Bond’s total return for the last three months was 2.76%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.76% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 May 2011.

Macquarie Master Global Bond’s one-year total return is 6.39%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.5% and an income return of 6.89%. These returns were calculated as at 31 May 2011.

Macquarie Master Global Bond’s one-year total return is 7.96%. This was made up of a growth return of 3.28% and an income return of 4.68%. These returns were calculated as at 31 May 2011.

The asset allocation of the Macquarie Master Global Bond managed fund is :

Cash
5.59%
Fixed Interest
94.41%
Australian Equities
0%
International Equities
0%
Alternatives
0%

The Responsible Entity for the Macquarie Master Global Bond managed fund is Macquarie Investment Management Aus Ltd..

The Macquarie Master Global Bond managed fund belongs to the Bonds - Global sector/asset class.

As at 31 May 2011, the size of the Macquarie Master Global Bond managed fund was $5.82 million.

The Macquarie Master Global Bond managed fund has an inception date of 4 Nov 2001.

The current entry price of the Macquarie Master Global Bond managed fund is $1.14919 per unit and the current exit price is $1.14819 per unit (as at 20 Jun 2011).

The current exit price of the Macquarie Master Global Bond managed fund is $1.14819 per unit and the current entry price is $1.14919 per unit (as at 20 Jun 2011).

The minimum initial investment amount for the Macquarie Master Global Bond managed fund is $100,000. Minimum additional investment is $10000.

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.