UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective

This Fund aims to provide investors with a positive absolute return (after ongoing fees) in excess of money market returns, regardless of the interest rate environment, when measured over rolling three year periods.

Fund Strategy

Not available.

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	-3.82%	-6.19%	-14.66%	-23.88%	-12.57%	-%	-%	-%
Growth return	-3.82%	-6.19%	-14.66%	-24.71%	-17.76%	-%	-%	-%
Income return	0%	0%	0%	0.83%	5.19%	-%	-%	-%
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 2008. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

No asset allocation data available.

Average Allocation of Peers

Fixed Interest: 93.07%

Australian Equities: 0.01%

International Equities: -0.17%

Cash: 4.48%

Property & Infrastructure: 0.27%

Alternatives: 2.33%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund
Fund Status	Closed
Responsible Entity	UBS Asset Management (Australia) Ltd
APIR Code	UBS0009AU
Sector/Asset Class	Diversified Credit
Morningstar Rating	Not Rated
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	12 Dec 2005
Fund Size	$3.11 million (as at 31 Oct 2008)
Entry Price	$0.6909 (as at 12 Sep 2008)
Exit Price	$0.6896 (as at 12 Sep 2008)
Fund Status	Finalised

Offer information

Type	Description
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.60% (as at 30 Jun 2008)
Minimum initial investment	$20,000

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FAQs about the UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund

What is the objective of the UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund managed fund?

The objective of the UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund managed fund is This Fund aims to provide investors with a positive absolute return (after ongoing fees) in excess of money market returns, regardless of the interest rate environment, when measured over rolling three year periods.

What is the strategy for the UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund managed fund?

The strategy of the UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund managed fund is Not available.

What is the APIR code of the UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund managed fund?

The APIR code of the UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund managed fund is UBS0009AU.

What was UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund’s total return last month?

UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund’s total return last month was -3.82%. This was made up of a growth return of -3.82% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2008.

What was UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund’s total return for the last three months?

UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund’s total return for the last three months was -6.19%. This was made up of a growth return of -6.19% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2008.

What is UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund’s one-year total return?

UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund’s one-year total return is -23.88%. This was made up of a growth return of -24.71% and an income return of 0.83%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2008.

What is UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund’s three-year total return?

UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund’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 Aug 2008.

What is the asset allocation of the UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund managed fund?

The asset allocation of the UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund managed fund is :

Fixed Interest: 100%

Australian Equities: 0%

International Equities: 0%

Cash: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund managed fund is UBS Asset Management (Australia) Ltd.

What sector/asset class does the UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund managed fund belong to?

The UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund managed fund belongs to the Diversified Credit sector/asset class.

What is the size of the UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund managed fund?

As at 31 Oct 2008, the size of the UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund managed fund was $3.11 million.

What is the inception date of the UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund managed fund?

The UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund managed fund has an inception date of 12 Dec 2005.

What is the current entry price of the UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund managed fund?

The current entry price of the UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund managed fund is $0.6909 per unit and the current exit price is $0.6896 per unit (as at 12 Sep 2008).

What is the current exit price of the UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund managed fund?

The current exit price of the UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund managed fund is $0.6896 per unit and the current entry price is $0.6909 per unit (as at 12 Sep 2008).

What is the minimum investment amount for the UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the UBS Absolute Return Bond Fund managed fund is $20,000.

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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