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Vanguard LifeStrategy Index PST - Balanced - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective
The Fund seeks to match the weighted average return of the target indexes of each of the underlying Vanguard Index Funds in which it invests after allowing for tax but before taking into account Fund fees and expenses.
Fund Strategy
The Fund's strategic allocation reflects a 50% allocation to growth assets and a 50% allocation to income assets.

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 1.78% 3.74% 0.56% 3.69% 3.62% -0.45% 3.85% 4.72%
Growth return 1.78% 3.74% 0.56% 3.69% 3.62% -0.45% 3.85% 4.72%
Income return 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Market index (Morningstar AUS Balance Tgt Alloc NR AUD)
Total return 0.67% 3.34% 8.26% 9.04% 12.12% 10.82% 6.61% 6.51%
As at 30 Sep 2010. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Vanguard LifeStrategy Index PST - Balanced
Australian Equities
24%
International Equities
19.60%
Cash
22.20%
Property & Infrastructure
6%
Fixed Interest
28.20%
Alternatives
0%
Average Allocation of Peers
Australian Equities
16.35%
International Equities
27.95%
Cash
8.17%
Property & Infrastructure
3.82%
Fixed Interest
36.20%
Alternatives
7.50%

General Information

Fund Details
Type Description
Vanguard LifeStrategy Index PST - Balanced (Wholesale)
Closed
Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd
VAN0008AU
Multisector Balanced
starstarstarstar (as at 30 Sep 2010)
Superannuation Fund
4 Jan 1999
n/a
$2.0798 (as at 28 Mar 2011)
$2.0798 (as at 28 Mar 2011)
Finalised
Offer information
Type Description
MER 0.34% (as at 31 Dec 2005)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) 0.34% (as at 30 Jun 2010)
Minimum initial investment $500,000

FAQs about the Vanguard LifeStrategy Index PST - Balanced

The objective of the Vanguard LifeStrategy Index PST - Balanced managed fund is The Fund seeks to match the weighted average return of the target indexes of each of the underlying Vanguard Index Funds in which it invests after allowing for tax but before taking into account Fund fees and expenses.

The strategy of the Vanguard LifeStrategy Index PST - Balanced managed fund is The Fund's strategic allocation reflects a 50% allocation to growth assets and a 50% allocation to income assets.

The APIR code of the Vanguard LifeStrategy Index PST - Balanced managed fund is VAN0008AU.

Vanguard LifeStrategy Index PST - Balanced’s total return last month was 1.78%. This was made up of a growth return of 1.78% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2010.

Vanguard LifeStrategy Index PST - Balanced’s total return for the last three months was 3.74%. This was made up of a growth return of 3.74% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2010.

Vanguard LifeStrategy Index PST - Balanced’s one-year total return is 3.69%. This was made up of a growth return of 3.69% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2010.

Vanguard LifeStrategy Index PST - Balanced’s one-year total return is -0.45%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.45% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2010.

The asset allocation of the Vanguard LifeStrategy Index PST - Balanced managed fund is :

Australian Equities
24%
International Equities
19.60%
Cash
22.20%
Property & Infrastructure
6%
Fixed Interest
28.20%
Alternatives
0%

The Responsible Entity for the Vanguard LifeStrategy Index PST - Balanced managed fund is Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd.

The Vanguard LifeStrategy Index PST - Balanced managed fund belongs to the Multisector Balanced sector/asset class.

As at 30 Nov 2011, the size of the Vanguard LifeStrategy Index PST - Balanced managed fund was $ million.

The Vanguard LifeStrategy Index PST - Balanced managed fund has an inception date of 4 Jan 1999.

The current entry price of the Vanguard LifeStrategy Index PST - Balanced managed fund is $2.0798 per unit and the current exit price is $2.0798 per unit (as at 28 Mar 2011).

The current exit price of the Vanguard LifeStrategy Index PST - Balanced managed fund is $2.0798 per unit and the current entry price is $2.0798 per unit (as at 28 Mar 2011).

The minimum initial investment amount for the Vanguard LifeStrategy Index PST - Balanced managed fund is $500,000.

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.