InvestSMART Portfolio Update - December 2017
Activity during the month
There were no major portfolio changes during December.
Keep an eye out for the quarterly performance reports for a deeper look into portfolio performance and changes over the December quarter.
InvestSMART Core Growth Portfolio
The InvestSMART Core Growth Portfolio produced a return of 0.09% (after fees) during December.
The estimated yield on the portfolio is currently 2.86%.
Since inception, the portfolio has returned 8.09% per annum (after fees).
Performance to 31 December 2017 |
1 Month |
3 Months |
6 Months |
1 Year |
2 Years |
3 Years |
SI (p.a) |
InvestSMART Core Growth |
0.09% |
4.89% |
5.90% |
9.22% |
8.29% |
7.13% |
8.09% |
Morningstar Aus Msec Growth TR AUD |
0.03% |
4.98% |
6.36% |
9.27% |
8.60% |
7.77% |
8.80% |
Excess to Benchmark |
0.06% |
-0.09% |
-0.46% |
-0.05% |
-0.30% |
-0.64% |
-0.71% |
RBA Cash Rate 3% |
0.37% |
1.13% |
2.27% |
4.59% |
4.72% |
4.89% |
4.93% |
Excess to Objective |
-0.29% |
3.76% |
3.63% |
4.63% |
3.58% |
2.24% |
3.16% |
Figure 1: Portfolio Performance after fees
Source: InvestSMART, MorningStar, Praemium
InvestSMART Diversified Income Portfolio
The InvestSMART Diversified Income Portfolio produced a return of 0.35% (after fees) during December.
The estimated yield on the portfolio is currently 3.26%.
Since inception, the portfolio has returned 4.86% per annum (after fees).
Performance to 31 December 2017 |
1 Month |
3 Months |
6 Months |
1 Year |
2 Years |
3 Years |
SI (p.a) |
InvestSMART Diversified Income |
0.35% |
3.61% |
3.95% |
5.58% |
5.73% |
4.82% |
4.86% |
Morningstar Aus Msec Moderate TR AUD |
-0.05% |
2.65% |
3.44% |
5.57% |
5.42% |
5.06% |
5.09% |
Excess to Benchmark |
0.40% |
0.95% |
0.51% |
0.01% |
0.31% |
-0.24% |
-0.24% |
RBA Cash Rate 1% |
0.21% |
0.63% |
1.26% |
2.53% |
2.65% |
2.82% |
2.82% |
Excess to Objective |
0.14% |
2.98% |
2.69% |
3.05% |
3.09% |
2.00% |
2.04% |
Figure 2: Portfolio Performance after fees
Source: InvestSMART, MorningStar, Praemium
InvestSMART Interest Income Portfolio
The InvestSMART Interest Income Portfolio produced a return of -0.19% (after fees) during December.
The estimated yield on the portfolio is currently 2.50%.
Since inception, the portfolio has returned 2.15% per annum (after fees).
Performance to 31 December 2017 |
1 Month |
3 Months |
6 Months |
1 Year |
2 Years |
SI (p.a) |
InvestSMART Interest Income |
-0.19% |
0.68% |
0.86% |
2.48% |
2.10% |
2.15% |
Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0 Y TR AUD |
-0.52% |
1.44% |
1.37% |
3.66% |
3.29% |
3.23% |
Excess to Benchmark |
0.33% |
-0.77% |
-0.51% |
-1.17% |
-1.18% |
-1.08% |
RBA Cash Rate |
0.12% |
0.38% |
0.75% |
1.51% |
1.63% |
1.61% |
Excess to Objective |
-0.31% |
0.30% |
0.11% |
0.97% |
0.48% |
0.55% |
Figure 3: Portfolio Performance after fees
Source: InvestSMART, MorningStar, Praemium
InvestSMART Diversified Property & Infrastructure Portfolio
The InvestSMART Diversified Property & Infrastructure Portfolio produced a return of -1.15% (after fees) during December.
The estimated yield on the portfolio is currently 3.17%.
Since inception, the portfolio has returned 5.73% per annum (after fees).
Performance to 31 December 2017 |
1 Month |
3 Months |
6 Months |
1 Year |
2 Years |
SI (p.a) |
InvestSMART Diversified Property & Infrastructure Portfolio |
-1.15% |
4.28% |
4.40% |
-1.01% |
5.21% |
5.73% |
A Composite Index |
-0.83% |
4.55% |
4.31% |
0.48% |
6.63% |
7.14% |
Excess to Benchmark |
-0.32% |
-0.26% |
0.08% |
-1.49% |
-1.43% |
-1.41% |
Figure 4: Portfolio Performance after fees
Source: InvestSMART, MorningStar, Praemium
InvestSMART International Equities Portfolio
The InvestSMART International Equities Portfolio produced a return of -0.79% (after fees) during December.
The estimated yield on the portfolio is currently 2.01%.
Since inception, the portfolio has returned 11.98% per annum (after fees).
Performance to 31 December 2017 |
1 Month |
3 Months |
6 Months |
1 Year |
2 Years |
3 Years |
SI (p.a) |
InvestSMART International Equities |
-0.79% |
6.57% |
8.69% |
13.94% |
10.65% |
9.08% |
11.98% |
MSCI World Ex Australia NR AUD |
-1.71% |
5.81% |
8.49% |
13.38% |
10.61% |
11.01% |
13.93% |
Excess to Benchmark |
0.93% |
0.76% |
0.21% |
0.56% |
0.04% |
-1.92% |
-1.95% |
Figure 5: Portfolio Performance after fees
Source: InvestSMART, MorningStar, Praemium
InvestSMART Hybrid Income Portfolio
The InvestSMART Hybrid Income Portfolio produced a return of 1.11% (after fees) during December.
The estimated Gross Running Yield (incl. of franking) is currently 5.3% while the Yield to Maturity (incl. of franking) is 4.7%.
Since inception, the portfolio has returned 3.04% per annum (after fees).
Performance to 31 December 2017 |
1 Month |
3 Months |
6 Months |
SI (p.a) |
InvestSMART Hybrid Income |
1.11% |
1.91% |
3.04% |
3.04% |
RBA Cash Rate 3% |
0.37% |
1.13% |
2.27% |
2.27% |
Excess to Benchmark |
0.74% |
0.78% |
0.77% |
0.77% |
Figure 6: Portfolio Performance after fees
Source: InvestSMART, MorningStar, Praemium