United Sector Leaders Capital Growth - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective

To provide capital growth of your investment over the medium to long term by investing in a diversified portfolio of growth assets with some defensive asset exposure, and to achieve a total return after fees in excess of the Fund's benchmark over a rolling 5 year period.

Fund Strategy

The Fund generally gains its exposure to a diversified portfolio of investments through a mix of investment managers. The growth orientation of the Fund means it has a greater exposure to growth assets such as Australian and international property and equities and alternative - growth, with a moderate exposure to defensive assets such as cash, fixed interest and alternative - defensive.

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	-2.56%	-7.37%	-8.3%	-2.69%	0.1%	-0.43%	-2.14%	3.62%
Growth return	-2.56%	-7.37%	-11.7%	-7.53%	-5.01%	-4.83%	-7.45%	-2.25%
Income return	0%	0%	3.4%	4.84%	5.11%	4.4%	5.31%	5.87%
Market index (Morningstar AUS Growth Tgt Alloc NR AUD)
Total return	0.38%	-0.09%	4.07%	8.34%	11.24%	10.63%	8.07%	8.42%

As at 30 Sep 2011. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

United Sector Leaders Capital Growth

Australian Equities: 30.85%

International Equities: 29.51%

Cash: 7.82%

Property & Infrastructure: 4.97%

Fixed Interest: 16.37%

Alternatives: 10.49%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 27.79%

International Equities: 34.61%

Cash: 5.18%

Property & Infrastructure: 6.12%

Fixed Interest: 20.44%

Alternatives: 5.86%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	United Sector Leaders Capital Growth (Wholesale)
Fund Status	Closed
Responsible Entity	United Funds Management Limited
APIR Code	SMF0102AU
Sector/Asset Class	Multisector Growth
Morningstar Rating	(as at 30 Sep 2011)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	31 Jan 2001
Fund Size	$872.62 million (as at 31 Aug 2011)
Entry Price	$0.8744 (as at 30 Sep 2011)
Exit Price	$0.87 (as at 30 Sep 2011)
Fund Status	Finalised

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.84% (as at 30 Jun 2007)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.93% (as at 30 Jun 2011)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	0.09
Minimum initial investment	$100,000
Minimum additional investments	$1,000.00
Minimum redemption amount

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FAQs about the United Sector Leaders Capital Growth

What is the objective of the United Sector Leaders Capital Growth managed fund?

The objective of the United Sector Leaders Capital Growth managed fund is To provide capital growth of your investment over the medium to long term by investing in a diversified portfolio of growth assets with some defensive asset exposure, and to achieve a total return after fees in excess of the Fund's benchmark over a rolling 5 year period.

What is the strategy for the United Sector Leaders Capital Growth managed fund?

The strategy of the United Sector Leaders Capital Growth managed fund is The Fund generally gains its exposure to a diversified portfolio of investments through a mix of investment managers. The growth orientation of the Fund means it has a greater exposure to growth assets such as Australian and international property and equities and alternative - growth, with a moderate exposure to defensive assets such as cash, fixed interest and alternative - defensive.

What is the APIR code of the United Sector Leaders Capital Growth managed fund?

The APIR code of the United Sector Leaders Capital Growth managed fund is SMF0102AU.

What was United Sector Leaders Capital Growth’s total return last month?

United Sector Leaders Capital Growth’s total return last month was -2.56%. This was made up of a growth return of -2.56% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2011.

What was United Sector Leaders Capital Growth’s total return for the last three months?

United Sector Leaders Capital Growth’s total return for the last three months was -7.37%. This was made up of a growth return of -7.37% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2011.

What is United Sector Leaders Capital Growth’s one-year total return?

United Sector Leaders Capital Growth’s one-year total return is -2.69%. This was made up of a growth return of -7.53% and an income return of 4.84%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2011.

What is United Sector Leaders Capital Growth’s three-year total return?

United Sector Leaders Capital Growth’s one-year total return is -0.43%. This was made up of a growth return of -4.83% and an income return of 4.4%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2011.

What is the asset allocation of the United Sector Leaders Capital Growth managed fund?

The asset allocation of the United Sector Leaders Capital Growth managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 30.85%

International Equities: 29.51%

Cash: 7.82%

Property & Infrastructure: 4.97%

Fixed Interest: 16.37%

Alternatives: 10.49%

Who is the responsible Entity of the United Sector Leaders Capital Growth managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the United Sector Leaders Capital Growth managed fund is United Funds Management Limited.

What sector/asset class does the United Sector Leaders Capital Growth managed fund belong to?

The United Sector Leaders Capital Growth managed fund belongs to the Multisector Growth sector/asset class.

What is the size of the United Sector Leaders Capital Growth managed fund?

As at 31 Aug 2011, the size of the United Sector Leaders Capital Growth managed fund was $872.62 million.

What is the inception date of the United Sector Leaders Capital Growth managed fund?

The United Sector Leaders Capital Growth managed fund has an inception date of 31 Jan 2001.

What is the current entry price of the United Sector Leaders Capital Growth managed fund?

The current entry price of the United Sector Leaders Capital Growth managed fund is $0.8744 per unit and the current exit price is $0.87 per unit (as at 30 Sep 2011).

What is the current exit price of the United Sector Leaders Capital Growth managed fund?

The current exit price of the United Sector Leaders Capital Growth managed fund is $0.87 per unit and the current entry price is $0.8744 per unit (as at 30 Sep 2011).

What is the minimum investment amount for the United Sector Leaders Capital Growth managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the United Sector Leaders Capital Growth managed fund is $100,000. Minimum additional investment is $1000.

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