MCG Endowment Strategy - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

The Fund's investment objective is to achieve returns net of fees in excess of inflation 5% over rolling 5 year periods; with low risk of failing to meet this return objective or experiencing significant losses during challenging market environments.

Fund Strategy

The Fund's cornerstone investment principle is that through a combination of greater portfolio diversification; rigorous selection of specialist investment managers and a sophisticated risk management program; we are able to design a portfolio which not only has significantly lower risk characteristics as compared to a traditional balanced portfolio; but also one with a higher expected return.

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	1.24%	4.38%	6.22%	13.71%	10.22%	8.82%	8.79%	5.77%
Growth return	1.84%	3.03%	6.08%	13.54%	9.89%	8%	8.65%	3.86%
Income return	-0.6%	1.35%	0.14%	0.17%	0.33%	0.82%	0.14%	1.91%
Market index (Morningstar AUS Balance Tgt Alloc NR AUD)
Total return	1.42%	4.1%	5.63%	9.6%	10.37%	9.02%	6.33%	6.31%

As at 30 Jun 2025. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

MCG Endowment Strategy

Australian Equities: 13.75%

International Equities: 26.08%

Cash: 4.47%

Property & Infrastructure: 8.33%

Fixed Interest: 14.63%

Alternatives: 32.73%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 16.36%

International Equities: 27.93%

Cash: 8.19%

Property & Infrastructure: 3.82%

Fixed Interest: 36.20%

Alternatives: 7.51%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	MCG Endowment Strategy (Wholesale)
Responsible Entity	Equity Trustees Ltd
APIR Code	SLT0010AU
Sector/Asset Class	Multisector Flexible
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 May 2012)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	2 May 2007
Fund Size	$0.18 million (as at 31 May 2021)
Entry Price	$1.577 (as at 31 Aug 2025)
Exit Price	$1.5762 (as at 31 Aug 2025)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	3.68% (as at 22 Feb 2024)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.95% (as at 30 Jun 2015)
Minimum initial investment	$250,000
Minimum additional investments	$25,000
Minimum redemption amount	$50,000

FAQs about the MCG Endowment Strategy

What is the objective of the MCG Endowment Strategy managed fund?

The objective of the MCG Endowment Strategy managed fund is The Fund's investment objective is to achieve returns net of fees in excess of inflation +5% over rolling 5 year periods; with low risk of failing to meet this return objective or experiencing significant losses during challenging market environments.

What is the strategy for the MCG Endowment Strategy managed fund?

The strategy of the MCG Endowment Strategy managed fund is The Fund's cornerstone investment principle is that through a combination of greater portfolio diversification; rigorous selection of specialist investment managers and a sophisticated risk management program; we are able to design a portfolio which not only has significantly lower risk characteristics as compared to a traditional balanced portfolio; but also one with a higher expected return.

What is the APIR code of the MCG Endowment Strategy managed fund?

The APIR code of the MCG Endowment Strategy managed fund is SLT0010AU.

What was MCG Endowment Strategy’s total return last month?

MCG Endowment Strategy’s total return last month was 1.24%. This was made up of a growth return of 1.84% and an income return of -0.6%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Jun 2025.

What was MCG Endowment Strategy’s total return for the last three months?

MCG Endowment Strategy’s total return for the last three months was 4.38%. This was made up of a growth return of 3.03% and an income return of 1.35%%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Jun 2025.

What is MCG Endowment Strategy’s one-year total return?

MCG Endowment Strategy’s one-year total return is 13.71%. This was made up of a growth return of 13.54% and an income return of 0.17%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Jun 2025.

What is MCG Endowment Strategy’s three-year total return?

MCG Endowment Strategy’s one-year total return is 8.82%. This was made up of a growth return of 8% and an income return of 0.82%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Jun 2025.

What is the asset allocation of the MCG Endowment Strategy managed fund?

The asset allocation of the MCG Endowment Strategy managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 13.75%

International Equities: 26.08%

Cash: 4.47%

Property & Infrastructure: 8.33%

Fixed Interest: 14.63%

Alternatives: 32.73%

Who is the responsible Entity of the MCG Endowment Strategy managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the MCG Endowment Strategy managed fund is Equity Trustees Ltd.

What sector/asset class does the MCG Endowment Strategy managed fund belong to?

The MCG Endowment Strategy managed fund belongs to the Multisector Flexible sector/asset class.

What is the size of the MCG Endowment Strategy managed fund?

As at 31 May 2021, the size of the MCG Endowment Strategy managed fund was $0.18 million.

What is the inception date of the MCG Endowment Strategy managed fund?

The MCG Endowment Strategy managed fund has an inception date of 2 May 2007.

What is the current entry price of the MCG Endowment Strategy managed fund?

The current entry price of the MCG Endowment Strategy managed fund is $1.577 per unit and the current exit price is $1.5762 per unit (as at 31 Aug 2025).

What is the current exit price of the MCG Endowment Strategy managed fund?

The current exit price of the MCG Endowment Strategy managed fund is $1.5762 per unit and the current entry price is $1.577 per unit (as at 31 Aug 2025).

What is the minimum investment amount for the MCG Endowment Strategy managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the MCG Endowment Strategy managed fund is $250,000. Minimum additional investment is $25000.

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.

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