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MFS Global Growth Trust - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective
To seek capital appreciation over the longer term by investing in a diversified portfolio of global shares (unhedged) which originate from growth industries.
Fund Strategy
The fund invests in all types of common stocks and equivalents of international and domestic issuers.

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 3.02% 0.32% -3.05% 1.74% -6.17% -10.93% -% -%
Growth return 3.02% 0.32% -3.05% 1.74% -6.52% -11.16% -% -%
Income return 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.35% 0.23% -% -%
Market index (MSCI World Ex Australia NR AUD)
Total return 1.99% 6.14% 12.44% 23.03% 23.12% 22.63% 16.27% 13.14%
As at 31 Oct 2010. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

MFS Global Growth Trust
International Equities
98.56%
Cash
1.44%
Australian Equities
0%
Property & Infrastructure
0%
Fixed Interest
0%
Alternatives
0%
Average Allocation of Peers
International Equities
95.53%
Cash
1.75%
Australian Equities
1.42%
Property & Infrastructure
1.15%
Fixed Interest
0%
Alternatives
0.15%

General Information

Fund Details
Type Description
MFS Global Growth Trust
Closed
BNP Paribas Asset Management (Aus) Ltd
ETL0066AU
Equity World Large Growth
starstarstar (as at 31 Oct 2010)
Investment Fund
30 Jun 2006
$3.12 million (as at 31 Oct 2010)
$0.6927 (as at 15 Nov 2010)
$0.6879 (as at 15 Nov 2010)
Finalised
Offer information
Type Description
MER 0.77% (as at 30 Jun 2006)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) 0.77% (as at 30 Jun 2010)
Minimum initial investment $20,000
Minimum additional investments $1,000.00
Minimum redemption amount $1,000.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Jul 2010)

Holding (as at 31 Jul 2010) Type % of Portfolio
ExxonMobil Corporation Equity 6.64%
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FAQs about the MFS Global Growth Trust

The objective of the MFS Global Growth Trust managed fund is To seek capital appreciation over the longer term by investing in a diversified portfolio of global shares (unhedged) which originate from growth industries.

The strategy of the MFS Global Growth Trust managed fund is The fund invests in all types of common stocks and equivalents of international and domestic issuers.

The APIR code of the MFS Global Growth Trust managed fund is ETL0066AU.

MFS Global Growth Trust’s total return last month was 3.02%. This was made up of a growth return of 3.02% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2010.

MFS Global Growth Trust’s total return for the last three months was 0.32%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.32% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2010.

MFS Global Growth Trust’s one-year total return is 1.74%. This was made up of a growth return of 1.74% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2010.

MFS Global Growth Trust’s one-year total return is -10.93%. This was made up of a growth return of -11.16% and an income return of 0.23%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2010.

The asset allocation of the MFS Global Growth Trust managed fund is :

International Equities
98.56%
Cash
1.44%
Australian Equities
0%
Property & Infrastructure
0%
Fixed Interest
0%
Alternatives
0%

The Responsible Entity for the MFS Global Growth Trust managed fund is BNP Paribas Asset Management (Aus) Ltd.

The MFS Global Growth Trust managed fund belongs to the Equity World Large Growth sector/asset class.

As at 31 Oct 2010, the size of the MFS Global Growth Trust managed fund was $3.12 million.

The MFS Global Growth Trust managed fund has an inception date of 30 Jun 2006.

The current entry price of the MFS Global Growth Trust managed fund is $0.6927 per unit and the current exit price is $0.6879 per unit (as at 15 Nov 2010).

The current exit price of the MFS Global Growth Trust managed fund is $0.6879 per unit and the current entry price is $0.6927 per unit (as at 15 Nov 2010).

The minimum initial investment amount for the MFS Global Growth Trust managed fund is $20,000. Minimum additional investment is $1000.

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.