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MQ Multi-Strategy In - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective
The Fund aims to achieve long-term absolute returns with moderate levels of risk by investing in a portfolio of absolute return and specialist equity funds.
Fund Strategy
The Fund invests in a portfolio of Macquarie Newton Specialist Funds. Over time it is expected that the portfolio may change, and may include additional strategies and funds that are managed by the Investment Manager or by managers incubated by the Macquarie Bank Group. The Investment Manager will generally change the investments or strategy allocation within the Fund when it believes that superior opportunities or investment strategies are available from the pool of strategies having regard to the overall risk and return profile of the Fund.

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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 -0.18% -11.63% -21.56% -24.27% -13.61% -7.47% -% -%
Growth return -0.18% -11.63% -21.56% -24.27% -15.19% -11.09% -% -%
Income return 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.58% 3.62% -% -%
Market index (RBA Bank accepted Bills 90 Days)
Total return 0.29% 0.9% 1.85% 4.02% 4.2% 4.02% 2.58% 2.07%
As at 31 Dec 2008. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

MQ Multi-Strategy In
Alternatives
100%
Australian Equities
0%
International Equities
0%
Cash
0%
Property & Infrastructure
0%
Fixed Interest
0%
Average Allocation of Peers
Alternatives
20.35%
Australian Equities
3.91%
International Equities
7.25%
Cash
46.13%
Property & Infrastructure
1.85%
Fixed Interest
20.51%

General Information

Fund Details
Type Description
MQ Multi-Strategy In
Closed
MQ Portfolio Management Limited (AUS)
MAQ0453AU
Miscellaneous
Not Rated
Investment Fund
30 Nov 2005
$13.4 million (as at 31 Oct 2008)
$0.7197 (as at 31 Dec 2008)
$0.7197 (as at 31 Dec 2008)
Suppressed
Offer information
Type Description
MER 1.25% (as at 31 Mar 2008)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) 2.22% (as at 30 Jun 2008)
Minimum initial investment $1.00
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FAQs about the MQ Multi-Strategy In

The objective of the MQ Multi-Strategy In managed fund is The Fund aims to achieve long-term absolute returns with moderate levels of risk by investing in a portfolio of absolute return and specialist equity funds.

The strategy of the MQ Multi-Strategy In managed fund is The Fund invests in a portfolio of Macquarie Newton Specialist Funds. Over time it is expected that the portfolio may change, and may include additional strategies and funds that are managed by the Investment Manager or by managers incubated by the Macquarie Bank Group. The Investment Manager will generally change the investments or strategy allocation within the Fund when it believes that superior opportunities or investment strategies are available from the pool of strategies having regard to the overall risk and return profile of the Fund.

The APIR code of the MQ Multi-Strategy In managed fund is MAQ0453AU.

MQ Multi-Strategy In’s total return last month was -0.18%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.18% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Dec 2008.

MQ Multi-Strategy In’s total return for the last three months was -11.63%. This was made up of a growth return of -11.63% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Dec 2008.

MQ Multi-Strategy In’s one-year total return is -24.27%. This was made up of a growth return of -24.27% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Dec 2008.

MQ Multi-Strategy In’s one-year total return is -7.47%. This was made up of a growth return of -11.09% and an income return of 3.62%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Dec 2008.

The asset allocation of the MQ Multi-Strategy In managed fund is :

Alternatives
100%
Australian Equities
0%
International Equities
0%
Cash
0%
Property & Infrastructure
0%
Fixed Interest
0%

The Responsible Entity for the MQ Multi-Strategy In managed fund is MQ Portfolio Management Limited (AUS).

The MQ Multi-Strategy In managed fund belongs to the Miscellaneous sector/asset class.

As at 31 Oct 2008, the size of the MQ Multi-Strategy In managed fund was $13.4 million.

The MQ Multi-Strategy In managed fund has an inception date of 30 Nov 2005.

The current entry price of the MQ Multi-Strategy In managed fund is $0.7197 per unit and the current exit price is $0.7197 per unit (as at 31 Dec 2008).

The current exit price of the MQ Multi-Strategy In managed fund is $0.7197 per unit and the current entry price is $0.7197 per unit (as at 31 Dec 2008).

The minimum initial investment amount for the MQ Multi-Strategy In managed fund is $1.

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.