MLC Real Return Moderate - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

Aims to deliver a return of 3.5% pa above inflation (after management costs), subject to limiting the risk of negative returns over 5 year periods.

Fund Strategy

Aims to deliver a return of 3.5% pa above inflation (after management costs), subject to limiting the risk of negative returns over 5 year periods.

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	1.65%	4.27%	5.41%	9.39%	9.27%	8.63%	6.45%	4.66%
Growth return	1.65%	-2.1%	-1.04%	1.7%	2.41%	3.26%	1.55%	0.4%
Income return	0%	6.37%	6.45%	7.69%	6.86%	5.37%	4.9%	4.26%

As at 31 Aug 2025. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

MLC Real Return Moderate

Australian Equities: 10.91%

International Equities: 21.34%

Cash: 20.95%

Fixed Interest: 33.26%

Alternatives: 13.54%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	MLC Real Return Moderate
Responsible Entity	MLC Limited
APIR Code	MLC0920AU
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Jul 2025)
Legal Structure	Unknown
Fund Inception	1 Oct 2013
Fund Size	$425.94 million (as at 31 Jul 2025)
Entry Price	$1.12095 (as at 1 Sep 2025)
Exit Price	$1.11759 (as at 1 Sep 2025)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.96% (as at 30 Nov 2023)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.94% (as at 30 Jun 2023)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	0.02
Minimum initial investment
Minimum redemption amount

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 May 2025)

Holding (as at 31 May 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
Multimix Wholesale Diversifiedfixed Interest Trust	Equity	13.43%
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FAQs about the MLC Real Return Moderate

What is the objective of the MLC Real Return Moderate managed fund?

The objective of the MLC Real Return Moderate managed fund is Aims to deliver a return of 3.5% pa above inflation (after management costs), subject to limiting the risk of negative returns over 5 year periods.

What is the strategy for the MLC Real Return Moderate managed fund?

The strategy of the MLC Real Return Moderate managed fund is Aims to deliver a return of 3.5% pa above inflation (after management costs), subject to limiting the risk of negative returns over 5 year periods.

What is the APIR code of the MLC Real Return Moderate managed fund?

The APIR code of the MLC Real Return Moderate managed fund is MLC0920AU.

What was MLC Real Return Moderate’s total return last month?

MLC Real Return Moderate’s total return last month was 1.65%. This was made up of a growth return of 1.65% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What was MLC Real Return Moderate’s total return for the last three months?

MLC Real Return Moderate’s total return for the last three months was 4.27%. This was made up of a growth return of -2.1% and an income return of 6.37%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is MLC Real Return Moderate’s one-year total return?

MLC Real Return Moderate’s one-year total return is 9.39%. This was made up of a growth return of 1.7% and an income return of 7.69%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is MLC Real Return Moderate’s three-year total return?

MLC Real Return Moderate’s one-year total return is 8.63%. This was made up of a growth return of 3.26% and an income return of 5.37%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is the asset allocation of the MLC Real Return Moderate managed fund?

The asset allocation of the MLC Real Return Moderate managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 10.91%

International Equities: 21.34%

Cash: 20.95%

Fixed Interest: 33.26%

Alternatives: 13.54%

Who is the responsible Entity of the MLC Real Return Moderate managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the MLC Real Return Moderate managed fund is MLC Limited.

What is the size of the MLC Real Return Moderate managed fund?

As at 31 Jul 2025, the size of the MLC Real Return Moderate managed fund was $425.94 million.

What is the inception date of the MLC Real Return Moderate managed fund?

The MLC Real Return Moderate managed fund has an inception date of 1 Oct 2013.

What is the current entry price of the MLC Real Return Moderate managed fund?

The current entry price of the MLC Real Return Moderate managed fund is $1.12095 per unit and the current exit price is $1.11759 per unit (as at 1 Sep 2025).

What is the current exit price of the MLC Real Return Moderate managed fund?

The current exit price of the MLC Real Return Moderate managed fund is $1.11759 per unit and the current entry price is $1.12095 per unit (as at 1 Sep 2025).

What is the minimum investment amount for the MLC Real Return Moderate managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the MLC Real Return Moderate managed fund is $0.

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