Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

The Fund aims to exceed the benchmark by 2.0 - 3.0% p.a.; before management costs; over the medium term.

Fund Strategy

Fund invests primarily in investment grade global fixed income securities; such as government and corporate bonds; as well as derivatives; using a multi-manager approach. Managers within the Fund will typically be active users of derivatives and may invest in sub-investment grade credit securities.

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	0.82%	2.08%	2.78%	5.82%	5.23%	4.39%	2.3%	2.2%
Growth return	0.82%	2.08%	2.78%	5.82%	4.61%	3.98%	-0.25%	0.22%
Income return	0%	0%	0%	0%	0.62%	0.41%	2.55%	1.98%
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

No asset allocation data available.

Average Allocation of Peers

Alternatives: 0.25%

Australian Equities: 0.62%

International Equities: 0.02%

Cash: 6.60%

Property & Infrastructure: 0.02%

Fixed Interest: 92.48%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis
Responsible Entity	Mercer Investments (Australia) Limited
APIR Code	NCL0015AU
Sector/Asset Class	Unconstrained Fixed Income
Morningstar Rating	Not Rated
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	5 Nov 2013
Fund Size	$452.25 million (as at 12 Sep 2025)
Entry Price	$1.0403 (as at 12 Sep 2025)
Exit Price	$1.0376 (as at 12 Sep 2025)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
Minimum initial investment	$500,000
Minimum additional investments	$5,000.00

FAQs about the Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis

What is the objective of the Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis managed fund?

The objective of the Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis managed fund is The Fund aims to exceed the benchmark by 2.0 - 3.0% p.a.; before management costs; over the medium term.

What is the strategy for the Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis managed fund?

The strategy of the Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis managed fund is Fund invests primarily in investment grade global fixed income securities; such as government and corporate bonds; as well as derivatives; using a multi-manager approach. Managers within the Fund will typically be active users of derivatives and may invest in sub-investment grade credit securities.

What is the APIR code of the Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis managed fund?

The APIR code of the Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis managed fund is NCL0015AU.

What was Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis’s total return last month?

Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis’s total return last month was 0.82%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.82% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What was Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis’s total return for the last three months?

Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis’s total return for the last three months was 2.08%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.08% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis’s one-year total return?

Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis’s one-year total return is 5.82%. This was made up of a growth return of 5.82% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis’s three-year total return?

Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis’s one-year total return is 4.39%. This was made up of a growth return of 3.98% and an income return of 0.41%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is the asset allocation of the Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis managed fund is :

Alternatives: 100%

Australian Equities: 0%

International Equities: 0%

Cash: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis managed fund is Mercer Investments (Australia) Limited.

What sector/asset class does the Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis managed fund belong to?

The Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis managed fund belongs to the Unconstrained Fixed Income sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis managed fund?

As at 12 Sep 2025, the size of the Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis managed fund was $452.25 million.

What is the inception date of the Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis managed fund?

The Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis managed fund has an inception date of 5 Nov 2013.

What is the current entry price of the Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis managed fund?

The current entry price of the Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis managed fund is $1.0403 per unit and the current exit price is $1.0376 per unit (as at 12 Sep 2025).

What is the current exit price of the Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis managed fund?

The current exit price of the Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis managed fund is $1.0376 per unit and the current entry price is $1.0403 per unit (as at 12 Sep 2025).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Mercer Global Absolute Return Bond Dis managed fund is $500,000. Minimum additional investment is $5000.

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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