InvestSMART Portfolio Update - February 2018
Activity during the month
There were no major changes to any of the portfolios this month.
InvestSMART Core Growth Portfolio
The InvestSMART Core Growth Portfolio produced a return of -0.57% (after fees) during February.
The iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) was the best performing security for the month up 0.68%.
The estimated yield on the portfolio is currently 2.89%.
Since inception, the portfolio has returned 7.53% per annum (after fees).
Performance to 28 February 2018 | 1 Month | 3 Months | 6 Months | 1 Year | 2 Years | 3 Years | SI (p.a) |
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InvestSMART Core Growth | -0.57% | -0.41% | 5.12% | 8.30% | 10.43% | 4.19% | 7.53% |
Morningstar Aus Msec Growth TR AUD | -0.31% | -0.15% | 5.90% | 8.67% | 10.17% | 5.30% | 8.30% |
Excess to Benchmark | -0.25% | -0.26% | -0.78% | -0.37% | 0.26% | -1.11% | 0.77% |
RBA Cash Rate 3% | 0.37% | 1.13% | 2.27% | 4.59% | 4.67% | 4.84% | 4.92% |
Excess to Objective | -0.94% | -1.54% | 2.85% | 3.71% | 5.76% | -0.65% | 2.60% |
Figure 1: Portfolio Performance after fees
Source: InvestSMART, MorningStar
InvestSMART Diversified Income Portfolio
The InvestSMART Diversified Income Portfolio produced a return of -0.15% (after fees) during February.
The iShares Core Composite Bond ETF (IAF) was the best performing security for the month up 0.42%.
The estimated yield on the portfolio is currently 3.24%.
Since inception, the portfolio has returned 4.40% per annum (after fees).
Performance to 28 Feburary 2018 | 1 Month | 3 Months | 6 Months | 1 Year | 2 Years | 3 Years | SI (p.a) |
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InvestSMART Diversified Income | -0.15% | -0.28% | 2.94% | 4.18% | 6.16% | 3.05% | 4.40% |
Morningstar Aus Msec Moderate TR AUD | -0.13% | -0.29% | 2.77% | 4.81% | 5.34% | 3.77% | 4.75% |
Excess to Benchmark | -0.01% | 0.00% | 0.17% | -0.63% | 0.83% | -0.72% | -0.35% |
RBA Cash Rate 1% | 0.21% | 0.63% | 1.26% | 2.53% | 2.61% | 2.77% | 2.81% |
Excess to Objective | -0.35% | -0.91% | 1.68% | 1.65% | 3.56% | 0.28% | 1.59% |
Figure 2: Portfolio Performance after fees
Source: InvestSMART, MorningStar
InvestSMART Interest Income Portfolio
The InvestSMART Interest Income Portfolio produced a return of 0.08% (after fees) during February.
The iShares Core Composite Bond ETF (IAF) was the best performing security for the month, up 0.42%.
The estimated yield on the portfolio is currently 2.69%.
Since inception, the portfolio has returned 2.06% per annum (after fees).
Performance to 28 February 2018 | 1 Month | 3 Months | 6 Months | 1 Year | 2 Years | SI (p.a) |
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InvestSMART Interest Income | 0.08% | -0.05% | 0.85% | 2.03% | 1.87% | 2.06% |
Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0 Y TR AUD | 0.29% | -0.50% | 1.15% | 2.87% | 2.15% | 3.00% |
Excess to Benchmark | -0.21% | 0.45% | -0.30% | -0.84% | -0.28% | -0.94% |
RBA Cash Rate | 0.12% | 0.38% | 0.75% | 1.51% | 1.59% | 1.60% |
Excess to Objective | -0.05% | -0.42% | 0.10% | 0.52% | 0.28% | 0.45% |
Figure 3: Portfolio Performance after fees
Source: InvestSMART, MorningStar
InvestSMART Diversified Property & Infrastructure Portfolio
The InvestSMART Diversified Property & Infrastructure Portfolio produced a return of -2.87% (after fees) during February.
Aurizon Holdings Limited (AZJ) was the best performing security for the month, up 1.28%.
The estimated yield on the portfolio is currently 3.42%.
Since inception, the portfolio has returned 2.20% per annum (after fees).
Performance to 28 February 2018 | 1 Month | 3 Months | 6 Months | 1 Year | 2 Years | SI (p.a) |
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InvestSMART Diversified Property & Infrastructure Portfolio | -2.87% | -7.40% | -2.43% | -5.70% | -0.01% | 2.20% |
A Composite Benchmark | -4.02% | -6.48% | -2.80% | -4.38% | 1.57% | 3.78% |
Excess to Benchmark | 1.15% | -0.92% | 0.37% | -1.32% | -1.58% | -1.58% |
Figure 4: Portfolio Performance after fees
Source: InvestSMART, MorningStar
InvestSMART International Equities Portfolio
The InvestSMART International Equities Portfolio produced a return of -0.50% (after fees) during February.
The BetaShares S&P 500 Yield Maximiser Fund (UMAX) was the best performing security for the month up 1.50%.
The estimated yield on the portfolio is currently 1.94%.
Since inception, the portfolio has returned 11.85% per annum (after fees).
Performance to 28 February 2018 | 1 Month | 3 Months | 6 Months | 1 Year | 2 Years | 3 Years | SI (p.a) |
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InvestSMART International Equities | -0.50% | 0.63% | 11.02% | 16.26% | 14.51% | 6.84% | 11.85% |
MSCI World Ex Australia NR AUD | -0.41% | -0.40% | 10.91% | 15.99% | 14.16% | 8.47% | 13.67% |
Excess to Benchmark | -0.09% | 1.03% | 0.11% | 0.27% | 0.35% | -1.82% | -1.63% |
Figure 5: Portfolio Performance after fees
Source: InvestSMART, MorningStar
InvestSMART Hybrid Income Portfolio
The InvestSMART Hybrid Income Portfolio produced a return of -0.52% (after fees) during February.
The IAG Limited Reset Exchangeable Securities (IANG) was the best performing security for the month up 0.39%.
The estimated gross running yield (incl. of franking) is currently 5.21%.
Since inception, the portfolio has returned 2.69% per annum (after fees).
Performance to 28 February 2018 | 1 Month | 3 Months | 6 Months | SI (p.a) |
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InvestSMART Hybrid Income | -0.52% | 0.76% | 2.31% | 2.69% |
RBA Cash Rate 3% | 0.37% | 1.13% | 2.27% | 3.04% |
Excess to Benchmark | -0.89% | -0.37% | 0.04% | -0.35% |
Figure 6: Portfolio Performance after fees
Source: InvestSMART, MorningStar