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Zurich Account-based Pension - Advance Imputation - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective
To provide a tax effective income stream and long-term capital growth from a wide range of shares listed, or expected to be listed, on the Australian Stock Exchange. The option aims to provide investors with a total investment return (before fees and taxes) that outperforms the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index over periods of 5 years or longer.
Fund Strategy
To invest in a wide range of Australian shares, chosen for their perceived 'fundamental value'. Cash plays an important part in managing the volatility of investment returns.

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 3.75% -3.51% 0.21% -1.42% -2.35% 1.24% -3.65% -%
Growth return -1.43% -6.14% 0.49% -8.2% -2.18% 2.75% -4.34% -%
Income return 5.18% 2.63% -0.28% 6.78% -0.17% -1.51% 0.69% -%
Market index (S&P/ASX 200 TR AUD)
Total return 1.3% -1.01% 3.65% 10.32% 10.88% 11.39% 9.89% 9.31%
As at 31 Jul 2012. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Zurich Account-based Pension - Advance Imputation
Australian Equities
91.30%
Cash
8.70%
International Equities
0%
Property & Infrastructure
0%
Fixed Interest
0%
Alternatives
0%
Average Allocation of Peers
Australian Equities
95.38%
Cash
-0.64%
International Equities
4.43%
Property & Infrastructure
1.38%
Fixed Interest
-0.49%
Alternatives
-0.07%

General Information

Fund Details
Type Description
Zurich Account-based Pension - Advance Imputation
Closed
Zurich Australian Superannuation Pty Ltd
ZUR0542AU
Equity Australia Large Value
starstar (as at 31 Jul 2012)
Allocated Pension
15 Jan 2007
$0.18 million (as at 31 Jul 2012)
$0.94839 (as at 1 Aug 2012)
$0.94839 (as at 1 Aug 2012)
Finalised
Offer information
Type Description
Standard entry fee 4%
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) 0.92% (as at 30 Jun 2011)
Minimum initial investment $20,000
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FAQs about the Zurich Account-based Pension - Advance Imputation

The objective of the Zurich Account-based Pension - Advance Imputation managed fund is To provide a tax effective income stream and long-term capital growth from a wide range of shares listed, or expected to be listed, on the Australian Stock Exchange. The option aims to provide investors with a total investment return (before fees and taxes) that outperforms the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index over periods of 5 years or longer.

The strategy of the Zurich Account-based Pension - Advance Imputation managed fund is To invest in a wide range of Australian shares, chosen for their perceived 'fundamental value'. Cash plays an important part in managing the volatility of investment returns.

The APIR code of the Zurich Account-based Pension - Advance Imputation managed fund is ZUR0542AU.

Zurich Account-based Pension - Advance Imputation’s total return last month was 3.75%. This was made up of a growth return of -1.43% and an income return of 5.18%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jul 2012.

Zurich Account-based Pension - Advance Imputation’s total return for the last three months was -3.51%. This was made up of a growth return of -6.14% and an income return of 2.63%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jul 2012.

Zurich Account-based Pension - Advance Imputation’s one-year total return is -1.42%. This was made up of a growth return of -8.2% and an income return of 6.78%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jul 2012.

Zurich Account-based Pension - Advance Imputation’s one-year total return is 1.24%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.75% and an income return of -1.51%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jul 2012.

The asset allocation of the Zurich Account-based Pension - Advance Imputation managed fund is :

Australian Equities
91.30%
Cash
8.70%
International Equities
0%
Property & Infrastructure
0%
Fixed Interest
0%
Alternatives
0%

The Responsible Entity for the Zurich Account-based Pension - Advance Imputation managed fund is Zurich Australian Superannuation Pty Ltd.

The Zurich Account-based Pension - Advance Imputation managed fund belongs to the Equity Australia Large Value sector/asset class.

As at 31 Jul 2012, the size of the Zurich Account-based Pension - Advance Imputation managed fund was $0.18 million.

The Zurich Account-based Pension - Advance Imputation managed fund has an inception date of 15 Jan 2007.

The current entry price of the Zurich Account-based Pension - Advance Imputation managed fund is $0.94839 per unit and the current exit price is $0.94839 per unit (as at 1 Aug 2012).

The current exit price of the Zurich Account-based Pension - Advance Imputation managed fund is $0.94839 per unit and the current entry price is $0.94839 per unit (as at 1 Aug 2012).

The minimum initial investment amount for the Zurich Account-based Pension - Advance Imputation 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.