Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective

The primary aim of the Fund is to provide investors with a regular monthly income and some capital growth. The fund aims to achieve this goal by outperforming the benchmark asset allocation returns over rolling three-year periods.

Fund Strategy

To achieve its objective the Fund invests a minimum of 65% of its portfolio in cash and fixed income as well as up to 35% in growth assets.

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	-0.72%	1.45%	4.14%	8.49%	8.26%	6.88%	4.56%	-%
Growth return	-0.72%	1.45%	4.14%	8.49%	8.26%	6.88%	4.56%	-%
Income return	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	-%
Market index (Morningstar AUS Mod Tgt Alloc NR AUD)
Total return	-2.66%	-1.21%	-0.98%	4.89%	4.63%	5.48%	3.15%	4.26%

As at 31 Oct 2005. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B

Australian Equities: 20.59%

Cash: 28.51%

Property & Infrastructure: 5.14%

Fixed Interest: 30.24%

Alternatives: 15.53%

International Equities: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 11.37%

Cash: 12.42%

Property & Infrastructure: 3.44%

Fixed Interest: 52%

Alternatives: 5.73%

International Equities: 15.05%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B
Fund Status	Closed
Responsible Entity	BlackRock Investment Mgmt (AUS) Ltd
APIR Code	MAL0117AU
Sector/Asset Class	Multisector Moderate
Morningstar Rating	Not Rated
Legal Structure	Allocated Pension
Fund Inception	21 Sep 1999
Fund Size	n/a
Entry Price	$1.338 (as at 29 Nov 2005)
Exit Price	$1.3365 (as at 29 Nov 2005)
Fund Status	Finalised

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	2.55% (as at 30 Jun 2005)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.55% (as at 30 Jun 2008)

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FAQs about the Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B

What is the objective of the Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B managed fund?

The objective of the Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B managed fund is The primary aim of the Fund is to provide investors with a regular monthly income and some capital growth. The fund aims to achieve this goal by outperforming the benchmark asset allocation returns over rolling three-year periods.

What is the strategy for the Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B managed fund?

The strategy of the Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B managed fund is To achieve its objective the Fund invests a minimum of 65% of its portfolio in cash and fixed income as well as up to 35% in growth assets.

What is the APIR code of the Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B managed fund?

The APIR code of the Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B managed fund is MAL0117AU.

What was Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B’s total return last month?

Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B’s total return last month was -0.72%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.72% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2005.

What was Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B’s total return for the last three months?

Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B’s total return for the last three months was 1.45%. This was made up of a growth return of 1.45% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2005.

What is Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B’s one-year total return?

Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B’s one-year total return is 8.49%. This was made up of a growth return of 8.49% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2005.

What is Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B’s three-year total return?

Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B’s one-year total return is 6.88%. This was made up of a growth return of 6.88% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2005.

What is the asset allocation of the Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 20.59%

Cash: 28.51%

Property & Infrastructure: 5.14%

Fixed Interest: 30.24%

Alternatives: 15.53%

International Equities: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B managed fund is BlackRock Investment Mgmt (AUS) Ltd.

What sector/asset class does the Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B managed fund belong to?

The Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B managed fund belongs to the Multisector Moderate sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B managed fund?

As at 30 Jun 2009, the size of the Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B managed fund was $ million.

What is the inception date of the Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B managed fund?

The Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B managed fund has an inception date of 21 Sep 1999.

What is the current entry price of the Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B managed fund?

The current entry price of the Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B managed fund is $1.338 per unit and the current exit price is $1.3365 per unit (as at 29 Nov 2005).

What is the current exit price of the Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B managed fund?

The current exit price of the Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B managed fund is $1.3365 per unit and the current entry price is $1.338 per unit (as at 29 Nov 2005).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Merrill Lynch AP - Capital Stable B managed fund is $.

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