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Westpac Australian Sustainability Shares Retail - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective
To provide capital growth plus some income over the recommended investment timeframe of five years or more, with a strong focus on sustainability (that is, maintaining long-term growth without causing environmental or social damage).
Fund Strategy
The fund seeks to invest in Australian companies with a sustainable approach to the production of goods or services. The fund may invest in companies which mine or use uranium primarily in relation to power generation. It actively seeks out companies which demonstrate superior environmental and social practices and offer sustainable products and services.

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 3.84% -4.94% 2.71% -11.64% 0.53% 4.76% 4.47% 2.89%
Growth return 3.84% -4.94% 1.16% -14.14% -2.43% 2.08% 1.94% -2.94%
Income return 0% 0% 1.55% 2.5% 2.96% 2.68% 2.53% 5.83%
Market index (S&P/ASX 200 TR AUD)
Total return 2.36% 8.17% 4.18% 11.81% 12.67% 12.33% 12.26% 8.65%
As at 31 Mar 2016. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Westpac Australian Sustainability Shares Retail
Australian Equities
99.02%
Cash
0.98%
International Equities
0%
Property & Infrastructure
0%
Fixed Interest
0%
Alternatives
0%
Average Allocation of Peers
Australian Equities
93.90%
Cash
-0.67%
International Equities
4.47%
Property & Infrastructure
1.43%
Fixed Interest
0.28%
Alternatives
0.59%

General Information

Fund Details
Type Description
Westpac Australian Sustainability Shares Retail
Closed
Westpac Financial Services Limited
WFS0289AU
Equity Australia Large Blend
starstar (as at 31 Mar 2016)
Investment Fund
9 Oct 2001
$1.91 million (as at 31 Mar 2016)
$0.9852 (as at 15 Apr 2016)
$0.9802 (as at 15 Apr 2016)
Finalised
Offer information
Type Description
Standard entry fee 3%
MER 2.15% (as at 31 Dec 2003)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) 2.11% (as at 30 Jun 2015)
Minimum initial investment $5,000.00
Minimum additional investments
Minimum redemption amount

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Jul 2025)

Holding (as at 31 Jul 2025) Type % of Portfolio
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Equity 9.57%
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FAQs about the Westpac Australian Sustainability Shares Retail

The objective of the Westpac Australian Sustainability Shares Retail managed fund is To provide capital growth plus some income over the recommended investment timeframe of five years or more, with a strong focus on sustainability (that is, maintaining long-term growth without causing environmental or social damage).

The strategy of the Westpac Australian Sustainability Shares Retail managed fund is The fund seeks to invest in Australian companies with a sustainable approach to the production of goods or services. The fund may invest in companies which mine or use uranium primarily in relation to power generation. It actively seeks out companies which demonstrate superior environmental and social practices and offer sustainable products and services.

The APIR code of the Westpac Australian Sustainability Shares Retail managed fund is WFS0289AU.

Westpac Australian Sustainability Shares Retail’s total return last month was 3.84%. This was made up of a growth return of 3.84% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Mar 2016.

Westpac Australian Sustainability Shares Retail’s total return for the last three months was -4.94%. This was made up of a growth return of -4.94% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Mar 2016.

Westpac Australian Sustainability Shares Retail’s one-year total return is -11.64%. This was made up of a growth return of -14.14% and an income return of 2.5%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Mar 2016.

Westpac Australian Sustainability Shares Retail’s one-year total return is 4.76%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.08% and an income return of 2.68%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Mar 2016.

The asset allocation of the Westpac Australian Sustainability Shares Retail managed fund is :

Australian Equities
99.02%
Cash
0.98%
International Equities
0%
Property & Infrastructure
0%
Fixed Interest
0%
Alternatives
0%

The Responsible Entity for the Westpac Australian Sustainability Shares Retail managed fund is Westpac Financial Services Limited.

The Westpac Australian Sustainability Shares Retail managed fund belongs to the Equity Australia Large Blend sector/asset class.

As at 31 Mar 2016, the size of the Westpac Australian Sustainability Shares Retail managed fund was $1.91 million.

The Westpac Australian Sustainability Shares Retail managed fund has an inception date of 9 Oct 2001.

The current entry price of the Westpac Australian Sustainability Shares Retail managed fund is $0.9852 per unit and the current exit price is $0.9802 per unit (as at 15 Apr 2016).

The current exit price of the Westpac Australian Sustainability Shares Retail managed fund is $0.9802 per unit and the current entry price is $0.9852 per unit (as at 15 Apr 2016).

The minimum initial investment amount for the Westpac Australian Sustainability Shares Retail managed fund is $5,000. Minimum additional investment is $0.

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.