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MLC MKSF - Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged) - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective
The Fund seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Global Treasury Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.
Fund Strategy
The Fund aims to hold an appropriate number of securities so as to produce a portfolio risk exposure profile consistent with that of the index. This is generally achieved by holding a representative sample of the securities included in the index. Security weightings in the Fund may vary from the index weightings.

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 0.08% -0.38% 1.13% -2.3% -6.38% -4.65% -0.95% 1.31%
Growth return 0.08% -0.38% 1.13% -2.3% -6.38% -4.65% -0.95% 1.31%
Income return 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Market index (Bloomberg Global Aggregate TR Hdg AUD)
Total return 0.23% 0.17% 2.11% 4.26% 3.6% 3.34% -0.43% 1.81%
As at 31 Aug 2023. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

MLC MKSF - Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged)
Cash
2.59%
Fixed Interest
97.41%
Australian Equities
0%
International Equities
0%
Property & Infrastructure
0%
Alternatives
0%
Average Allocation of Peers
Cash
4.48%
Fixed Interest
93.07%
Australian Equities
0.01%
International Equities
-0.17%
Property & Infrastructure
0.27%
Alternatives
2.33%

General Information

Fund Details
Type Description
MLC MKSF - Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged)
Closed
NULIS Nominees (Australia) Limited
Bonds - Global
starstar (as at 31 Aug 2023)
Superannuation Fund
4 Dec 2006
$7.32 million (as at 31 Aug 2023)
$19.99448 (as at 15 Sep 2023)
$19.93458 (as at 15 Sep 2023)
Finalised
Offer information
Type Description
Standard entry fee 5%
MER 0.48% (as at 30 Sep 2022)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) 0.95% (as at 30 Jun 2022)
Performance fee (not included in ICR) 0
Minimum initial investment $1,000.00
Minimum additional investments
Minimum redemption amount

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Dec 2025)

Holding (as at 31 Dec 2025) Type % of Portfolio
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 4.125% Bond - Gov't/Treasury 0.53%
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FAQs about the MLC MKSF - Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged)

The objective of the MLC MKSF - Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged) managed fund is The Fund seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Global Treasury Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

The strategy of the MLC MKSF - Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged) managed fund is The Fund aims to hold an appropriate number of securities so as to produce a portfolio risk exposure profile consistent with that of the index. This is generally achieved by holding a representative sample of the securities included in the index. Security weightings in the Fund may vary from the index weightings.

The APIR code of the MLC MKSF - Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged) managed fund is .

MLC MKSF - Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged)’s total return last month was 0.08%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.08% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2023.

MLC MKSF - Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged)’s total return for the last three months was -0.38%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.38% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2023.

MLC MKSF - Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged)’s one-year total return is -2.3%. This was made up of a growth return of -2.3% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2023.

MLC MKSF - Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged)’s one-year total return is -4.65%. This was made up of a growth return of -4.65% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2023.

The asset allocation of the MLC MKSF - Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged) managed fund is :

Cash
2.59%
Fixed Interest
97.41%
Australian Equities
0%
International Equities
0%
Property & Infrastructure
0%
Alternatives
0%

The Responsible Entity for the MLC MKSF - Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged) managed fund is NULIS Nominees (Australia) Limited.

The MLC MKSF - Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged) managed fund belongs to the Bonds - Global sector/asset class.

As at 31 Aug 2023, the size of the MLC MKSF - Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged) managed fund was $7.32 million.

The MLC MKSF - Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged) managed fund has an inception date of 4 Dec 2006.

The current entry price of the MLC MKSF - Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged) managed fund is $19.99448 per unit and the current exit price is $19.93458 per unit (as at 15 Sep 2023).

The current exit price of the MLC MKSF - Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged) managed fund is $19.93458 per unit and the current entry price is $19.99448 per unit (as at 15 Sep 2023).

The minimum initial investment amount for the MLC MKSF - Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged) managed fund is $1,000. Minimum additional investment is $0.

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.