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Russell Strategy Defensive (Pension) - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective
To provide returns over the medium term, with moderate volatility, consistent with a diversified mix of defensive and growth oriented assets.
Fund Strategy
The Fund typically invests in a diversified portfolio mix with exposure to growth investments of around 50% and defensive investments of around 50%. Derivatives may be used to implement investment strategies.

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 1.46% 3.96% 6.66% 13.69% 8.72% 5.2% -% -%
Growth return 1.46% 3.96% 6.66% 13.69% 8.72% 5.2% -% -%
Income return 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% -% -%
Market index (Morningstar AUS Balance Tgt Alloc NR AUD)
Total return 1.42% 4.1% 5.63% 9.6% 10.37% 9.02% 6.33% 6.31%
As at 30 Nov 2004. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Russell Strategy Defensive (Pension)
Australian Equities
17.66%
International Equities
24.65%
Cash
5.18%
Property & Infrastructure
6.33%
Fixed Interest
46.06%
Alternatives
0.12%
Average Allocation of Peers
Australian Equities
16.38%
International Equities
27.94%
Cash
8.21%
Property & Infrastructure
3.77%
Fixed Interest
36.19%
Alternatives
7.51%

General Information

Fund Details
Type Description
Russell Strategy Defensive (Pension)
Closed
Russell Investment Management Limited
Multisector Balanced
starstarstar (as at 30 Apr 2009)
Allocated Pension
19 Jul 2000
n/a
$0.9288 (as at 4 Sep 2009)
$0.9236 (as at 4 Sep 2009)
Finalised
Offer information
Type Description
Standard entry fee 5.13%
MER 0.90% (as at 31 Mar 2005)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) 0.90% (as at 30 Jun 2008)
Minimum initial investment $10,000.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Mar 2025)

Holding (as at 31 Mar 2025) Type % of Portfolio
Metrics Credit Partners Div Met Cr Mutual Fund - Unspecified 6.53%
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FAQs about the Russell Strategy Defensive (Pension)

The objective of the Russell Strategy Defensive (Pension) managed fund is To provide returns over the medium term, with moderate volatility, consistent with a diversified mix of defensive and growth oriented assets.

The strategy of the Russell Strategy Defensive (Pension) managed fund is The Fund typically invests in a diversified portfolio mix with exposure to growth investments of around 50% and defensive investments of around 50%. Derivatives may be used to implement investment strategies.

The APIR code of the Russell Strategy Defensive (Pension) managed fund is .

Russell Strategy Defensive (Pension)’s total return last month was 1.46%. This was made up of a growth return of 1.46% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Nov 2004.

Russell Strategy Defensive (Pension)’s total return for the last three months was 3.96%. This was made up of a growth return of 3.96% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Nov 2004.

Russell Strategy Defensive (Pension)’s one-year total return is 13.69%. This was made up of a growth return of 13.69% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Nov 2004.

Russell Strategy Defensive (Pension)’s one-year total return is 5.2%. This was made up of a growth return of 5.2% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Nov 2004.

The asset allocation of the Russell Strategy Defensive (Pension) managed fund is :

Australian Equities
17.66%
International Equities
24.65%
Cash
5.18%
Property & Infrastructure
6.33%
Fixed Interest
46.06%
Alternatives
0.12%

The Responsible Entity for the Russell Strategy Defensive (Pension) managed fund is Russell Investment Management Limited.

The Russell Strategy Defensive (Pension) managed fund belongs to the Multisector Balanced sector/asset class.

As at 31 May 2015, the size of the Russell Strategy Defensive (Pension) managed fund was $ million.

The Russell Strategy Defensive (Pension) managed fund has an inception date of 19 Jul 2000.

The current entry price of the Russell Strategy Defensive (Pension) managed fund is $0.9288 per unit and the current exit price is $0.9236 per unit (as at 4 Sep 2009).

The current exit price of the Russell Strategy Defensive (Pension) managed fund is $0.9236 per unit and the current entry price is $0.9288 per unit (as at 4 Sep 2009).

The minimum initial investment amount for the Russell Strategy Defensive (Pension) managed fund is $10,000.

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.