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MLC Index Plus Conservative Fund - Managed Fund

Fund Objective
The portfolio’s returns are benchmarked against a combination of investment market indices. To meet the benchmark return while reducing the portfolio’s exposure to market risks, we: Research and select mostly mainstream asset classes, with some exposure to alternative assets and strategies. Actively manage the portfolio's exposure to risk by adjusting the allocations to the asset classes within defined ranges. Select investment managers from around the world.
Fund Strategy
The portfolio’s returns are benchmarked against a combination of investment market indices. To meet the benchmark return while reducing the portfolio’s exposure to market risks, we: Research and select mostly mainstream asset classes, with some exposure to alternative assets and strategies. Actively manage the portfolio's exposure to risk by adjusting the allocations to the asset classes within defined ranges. Select investment managers from around the world.

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 2.23% 0.09% 0.35% 6.59% 6.03% 5.81% 3.9% -%
Growth return 2.29% 0.27% 0.59% 6.84% 6.15% 5.9% 3.95% -%
Income return -0.06% -0.18% -0.24% -0.25% -0.12% -0.09% -0.05% -%
Market index (Morningstar AUS Balance Tgt Alloc NR AUD)
Total return 2.2% 1.14% 3.04% 8.6% 9.27% 9.19% 5.32% 6.26%
As at 30 Apr 2026. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

MLC Index Plus Conservative Fund
Australian Equities
19.65%
International Equities
27.25%
Cash
3.52%
Property & Infrastructure
3.10%
Fixed Interest
44.89%
Alternatives
1.60%
Average Allocation of Peers
Australian Equities
17.43%
International Equities
27.31%
Cash
7.26%
Property & Infrastructure
3.72%
Fixed Interest
35.95%
Alternatives
8.33%

General Information

Fund Details
Type Description
MLC Index Plus Conservative Fund
Australian Unity Limited
LIF1771AU
Multisector Balanced
starstarstarstarstar (as at 31 Mar 2026)
Investment Fund
21 May 2018
$4.33 million (as at 30 Apr 2026)
$1.31832 (as at 25 May 2026)
$1.31832 (as at 25 May 2026)
Open
Offer information
Type Description
MER 0.71% (as at 14 Apr 2026)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) - Estimated 0.71% (as at 30 Jun 2025) (Estimated)
Minimum initial investment $1,000.00
Minimum additional investments $100.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 28 Feb 2026)

Holding (as at 28 Feb 2026) Type % of Portfolio
MLC MultiSeries 30 28.51%
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FAQs about the MLC Index Plus Conservative Fund

The objective of the MLC Index Plus Conservative Fund managed fund is The portfolio’s returns are benchmarked against a combination of investment market indices. To meet the benchmark return while reducing the portfolio’s exposure to market risks, we: Research and select mostly mainstream asset classes, with some exposure to alternative assets and strategies. Actively manage the portfolio's exposure to risk by adjusting the allocations to the asset classes within defined ranges. Select investment managers from around the world.

The strategy of the MLC Index Plus Conservative Fund managed fund is The portfolio’s returns are benchmarked against a combination of investment market indices. To meet the benchmark return while reducing the portfolio’s exposure to market risks, we: Research and select mostly mainstream asset classes, with some exposure to alternative assets and strategies. Actively manage the portfolio's exposure to risk by adjusting the allocations to the asset classes within defined ranges. Select investment managers from around the world.

The APIR code of the MLC Index Plus Conservative Fund managed fund is LIF1771AU.

MLC Index Plus Conservative Fund’s total return last month was 2.23%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.29% and an income return of -0.06%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Apr 2026.

MLC Index Plus Conservative Fund’s total return for the last three months was 0.09%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.27% and an income return of -0.18%%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Apr 2026.

MLC Index Plus Conservative Fund’s one-year total return is 6.59%. This was made up of a growth return of 6.84% and an income return of -0.25%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Apr 2026.

MLC Index Plus Conservative Fund’s one-year total return is 5.81%. This was made up of a growth return of 5.9% and an income return of -0.09%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Apr 2026.

The asset allocation of the MLC Index Plus Conservative Fund managed fund is :

Australian Equities
19.65%
International Equities
27.25%
Cash
3.52%
Property & Infrastructure
3.10%
Fixed Interest
44.89%
Alternatives
1.60%

The Responsible Entity for the MLC Index Plus Conservative Fund managed fund is Australian Unity Limited.

The MLC Index Plus Conservative Fund managed fund belongs to the Multisector Balanced sector/asset class.

As at 30 Apr 2026, the size of the MLC Index Plus Conservative Fund managed fund was $4.33 million.

The MLC Index Plus Conservative Fund managed fund has an inception date of 21 May 2018.

The current entry price of the MLC Index Plus Conservative Fund managed fund is $1.31832 per unit and the current exit price is $1.31832 per unit (as at 25 May 2026).

The current exit price of the MLC Index Plus Conservative Fund managed fund is $1.31832 per unit and the current entry price is $1.31832 per unit (as at 25 May 2026).

The minimum initial investment amount for the MLC Index Plus Conservative Fund managed fund is $1,000. Minimum additional investment is $100.

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.