van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective

The Trust aims to provide returns that are not highly correlated with traditional share and bond market returns. It is not a suitable short term investment.

Fund Strategy

The Trust is a feeder fund which invests into the unlisted van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives Fund (ARSN 112 183 249, the 'Master Fund') which itself invests in a range of specialist Underlying Managers who employ various alternative investment strategies. The Trust may use borrowings to increase the investment into the investment strategy. The Fund predominantly invests in a range of externally managed underlying funds (Underlying Fund(s)).

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	0.5%	0.54%	1.73%	2.61%	1.68%	2.32%	5.11%	-%
Growth return	-0.75%	-0.71%	0.47%	0.08%	-1.1%	-3.15%	-1.26%	-%
Income return	1.25%	1.25%	1.26%	2.53%	2.78%	5.47%	6.37%	-%
Market index (RBA Bank accepted Bills 90 Days)
Total return	0.3%	0.92%	1.82%	3.76%	4.06%	4.09%	2.88%	2.13%

As at 30 Jun 2014. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives

Australian Equities: 9.63%

International Equities: 11.53%

Cash: 3.12%

Fixed Interest: 16.38%

Alternatives: 59.33%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 4.70%

International Equities: 3.26%

Cash: 55.75%

Fixed Interest: 15.78%

Alternatives: 18.53%

Property & Infrastructure: 1.98%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives
Fund Status	Closed
Responsible Entity	Macquarie Investment Management Aus Ltd.
APIR Code	MAQ0406AU
Sector/Asset Class	Alternative - Other
Morningstar Rating	(as at 30 Sep 2014)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	14 Mar 2005
Fund Size	$171.19 million (as at 30 Jun 2014)
Entry Price	$0.7804 (as at 10 Oct 2014)
Exit Price	$0.7804 (as at 10 Oct 2014)
Fund Status	Finalised

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	1.50% (as at 30 Jun 2007)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	1.51% (as at 30 Jun 2014)
Minimum initial investment	$25,000
Minimum additional investments	$10,000.00

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FAQs about the van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives

What is the objective of the van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives managed fund?

The objective of the van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives managed fund is The Trust aims to provide returns that are not highly correlated with traditional share and bond market returns. It is not a suitable short term investment.

What is the strategy for the van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives managed fund?

The strategy of the van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives managed fund is The Trust is a feeder fund which invests into the unlisted van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives Fund (ARSN 112 183 249, the 'Master Fund') which itself invests in a range of specialist Underlying Managers who employ various alternative investment strategies. The Trust may use borrowings to increase the investment into the investment strategy. The Fund predominantly invests in a range of externally managed underlying funds (Underlying Fund(s)).

What is the APIR code of the van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives managed fund?

The APIR code of the van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives managed fund is MAQ0406AU.

What was van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives’s total return last month?

van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives’s total return last month was 0.5%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.75% and an income return of 1.25%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Jun 2014.

What was van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives’s total return for the last three months?

van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives’s total return for the last three months was 0.54%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.71% and an income return of 1.25%%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Jun 2014.

What is van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives’s one-year total return?

van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives’s one-year total return is 2.61%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.08% and an income return of 2.53%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Jun 2014.

What is van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives’s three-year total return?

van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives’s one-year total return is 2.32%. This was made up of a growth return of -3.15% and an income return of 5.47%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Jun 2014.

What is the asset allocation of the van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives managed fund?

The asset allocation of the van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 9.63%

International Equities: 11.53%

Cash: 3.12%

Fixed Interest: 16.38%

Alternatives: 59.33%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives managed fund is Macquarie Investment Management Aus Ltd..

What sector/asset class does the van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives managed fund belong to?

The van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives managed fund belongs to the Alternative - Other sector/asset class.

What is the size of the van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives managed fund?

As at 30 Jun 2014, the size of the van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives managed fund was $171.19 million.

What is the inception date of the van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives managed fund?

The van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives managed fund has an inception date of 14 Mar 2005.

What is the current entry price of the van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives managed fund?

The current entry price of the van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives managed fund is $0.7804 per unit and the current exit price is $0.7804 per unit (as at 10 Oct 2014).

What is the current exit price of the van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives managed fund?

The current exit price of the van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives managed fund is $0.7804 per unit and the current entry price is $0.7804 per unit (as at 10 Oct 2014).

What is the minimum investment amount for the van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the van Eyk Blueprint Alternatives managed fund is $25,000. Minimum additional investment is $10000.

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