Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective

To provide investors with a regular income stream and some capital growth over the short to medium term. The Fund aims to outperform the UBS Australian Composite Bond (All Maturities) Index over a period of three years.

Fund Strategy

The Fund invests in a range of fixed interest securities including Australian government, state government and semi-government securities and corporate bonds. The fund also invests in securities issued by international bodies which are traded on the domestic Australian fixed interest market, and which may be backed by investments in overseas investments and assets.

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	-0.72%	1.41%	5.38%	9.02%	7.04%	5.81%	4.82%	5.6%
Growth return	-2.06%	0.04%	3.84%	7.42%	4.03%	2.06%	0.71%	0.65%
Income return	1.34%	1.37%	1.54%	1.6%	3.01%	3.75%	4.11%	4.95%
Market index (Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+Y TR AUD)
Total return	-0.63%	-1.15%	-0.75%	3.17%	3.05%	3.72%	-0.43%	2.03%

As at 30 Sep 2010. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest

Fixed Interest: 100%

Australian Equities: 0%

International Equities: 0%

Cash: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Fixed Interest: 92.68%

Australian Equities: 0.62%

International Equities: 0%

Cash: 6.38%

Property & Infrastructure: 0.13%

Alternatives: 0.18%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest
Fund Status	Closed
Responsible Entity	Zurich Investment Management Limited
APIR Code	ZUR0057AU
Sector/Asset Class	Bonds - Australia
Morningstar Rating	(as at 30 Sep 2010)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	22 May 1998
Fund Size	$1.53 million (as at 30 Sep 2010)
Entry Price	$0.9973 (as at 5 Oct 2010)
Exit Price	$0.9973 (as at 5 Oct 2010)
Fund Status	Finalised

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.65% (as at 30 Jun 2007)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.65% (as at 30 Jun 2010)
Minimum initial investment	$25,000
Minimum additional investments	$1,000.00
Minimum redemption amount	$1,000.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 30 Apr 2011)

Holding (as at 30 Apr 2011)	Type	% of Portfolio
Aberdeen Australian	Mutual Fund - Unspecified	98.80%
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FAQs about the Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest

What is the objective of the Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest managed fund?

The objective of the Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest managed fund is To provide investors with a regular income stream and some capital growth over the short to medium term. The Fund aims to outperform the UBS Australian Composite Bond (All Maturities) Index over a period of three years.

What is the strategy for the Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest managed fund?

The strategy of the Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest managed fund is The Fund invests in a range of fixed interest securities including Australian government, state government and semi-government securities and corporate bonds. The fund also invests in securities issued by international bodies which are traded on the domestic Australian fixed interest market, and which may be backed by investments in overseas investments and assets.

What is the APIR code of the Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest managed fund?

The APIR code of the Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest managed fund is ZUR0057AU.

What was Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest’s total return last month?

Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest’s total return last month was -0.72%. This was made up of a growth return of -2.06% and an income return of 1.34%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2010.

What was Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest’s total return for the last three months?

Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest’s total return for the last three months was 1.41%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.04% and an income return of 1.37%%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2010.

What is Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest’s one-year total return?

Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest’s one-year total return is 9.02%. This was made up of a growth return of 7.42% and an income return of 1.6%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2010.

What is Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest’s three-year total return?

Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest’s one-year total return is 5.81%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.06% and an income return of 3.75%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2010.

What is the asset allocation of the Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest managed fund is :

Fixed Interest: 100%

Australian Equities: 0%

International Equities: 0%

Cash: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest managed fund is Zurich Investment Management Limited.

What sector/asset class does the Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest managed fund belong to?

The Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest managed fund belongs to the Bonds - Australia sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest managed fund?

As at 30 Sep 2010, the size of the Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest managed fund was $1.53 million.

What is the inception date of the Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest managed fund?

The Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest managed fund has an inception date of 22 May 1998.

What is the current entry price of the Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest managed fund?

The current entry price of the Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest managed fund is $0.9973 per unit and the current exit price is $0.9973 per unit (as at 5 Oct 2010).

What is the current exit price of the Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest managed fund?

The current exit price of the Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest managed fund is $0.9973 per unit and the current entry price is $0.9973 per unit (as at 5 Oct 2010).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Zurich Investments Australian Fixed Interest managed fund is $25,000. Minimum additional investment is $1000.

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