Russell International Shares B - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective

To provide a total return, before costs and tax, higher than the Fund's benchmark over the long term by providing exposure to a diversified portfolio of predominantly international shares.

Fund Strategy

The Fund invests predominantly in a broad range of international shares listed on stock exchanges in developed international markets. The Fund may also be exposed to emerging market shares. Derivatives may be used to obtain or reduce exposure to securities and markets, to implement investment strategies and to manage risk.

Fund Performance Comparison

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Fees 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	-2.8%	-7.74%	-2%	1.21%	11.62%	-%	-%	-%
Growth return	-2.8%	-7.74%	-2.4%	-8.66%	2.25%	-%	-%	-%
Income return	0%	0%	0.4%	9.87%	9.37%	-%	-%	-%
Market index (MSCI World Ex Australia NR AUD)
Total return	4.53%	6.44%	1.46%	14.18%	15.88%	17.79%	13.72%	13.25%

As at 31 Dec 2000. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Russell International Shares B

Australian Equities: 1.27%

International Equities: 91.53%

Cash: 7.20%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 5.56%

International Equities: 92.18%

Cash: 1.73%

Property & Infrastructure: 0.24%

Fixed Interest: -0.01%

Alternatives: 0.29%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Russell International Shares B
Fund Status	Closed
Responsible Entity	Russell Investment Management Limited
APIR Code
Sector/Asset Class	Equity World Large Blend
Morningstar Rating	(as at 30 Jun 2011)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	15 Oct 1998
Fund Size	n/a
Entry Price	$0.6343 (as at 16 Dec 2011)
Exit Price	$0.6311 (as at 16 Dec 2011)
Fund Status	Finalised

Offer information

Type	Description
Minimum initial investment	$1,000.00

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Holding (as at 31 Dec 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
Microsoft Corp	Equity	3.13%
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FAQs about the Russell International Shares B

What is the objective of the Russell International Shares B managed fund?

The objective of the Russell International Shares B managed fund is To provide a total return, before costs and tax, higher than the Fund's benchmark over the long term by providing exposure to a diversified portfolio of predominantly international shares.

What is the strategy for the Russell International Shares B managed fund?

The strategy of the Russell International Shares B managed fund is The Fund invests predominantly in a broad range of international shares listed on stock exchanges in developed international markets. The Fund may also be exposed to emerging market shares. Derivatives may be used to obtain or reduce exposure to securities and markets, to implement investment strategies and to manage risk.

What is the APIR code of the Russell International Shares B managed fund?

The APIR code of the Russell International Shares B managed fund is .

What was Russell International Shares B’s total return last month?

Russell International Shares B’s total return last month was -2.8%. This was made up of a growth return of -2.8% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Dec 2000.

What was Russell International Shares B’s total return for the last three months?

Russell International Shares B’s total return for the last three months was -7.74%. This was made up of a growth return of -7.74% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Dec 2000.

What is Russell International Shares B’s one-year total return?

Russell International Shares B’s one-year total return is 1.21%. This was made up of a growth return of -8.66% and an income return of 9.87%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Dec 2000.

What is Russell International Shares B’s three-year total return?

Russell International Shares B’s one-year total return is -%. This was made up of a growth return of -% and an income return of -%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Dec 2000.

What is the asset allocation of the Russell International Shares B managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Russell International Shares B managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 1.27%

International Equities: 91.53%

Cash: 7.20%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Russell International Shares B managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Russell International Shares B managed fund is Russell Investment Management Limited.

What sector/asset class does the Russell International Shares B managed fund belong to?

The Russell International Shares B managed fund belongs to the Equity World Large Blend sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Russell International Shares B managed fund?

As at 31 May 2015, the size of the Russell International Shares B managed fund was $ million.

What is the inception date of the Russell International Shares B managed fund?

The Russell International Shares B managed fund has an inception date of 15 Oct 1998.

What is the current entry price of the Russell International Shares B managed fund?

The current entry price of the Russell International Shares B managed fund is $0.6343 per unit and the current exit price is $0.6311 per unit (as at 16 Dec 2011).

What is the current exit price of the Russell International Shares B managed fund?

The current exit price of the Russell International Shares B managed fund is $0.6311 per unit and the current entry price is $0.6343 per unit (as at 16 Dec 2011).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Russell International Shares B managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Russell International Shares B managed fund is $1,000.

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.

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