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Aberdeen Classic Series International Equities - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective
To outperform the benchmark MSCI World Index (ex Australia) over the suggested investment time frame.
Fund Strategy
To provide exposure to primarily international shares with potential for high level of growth over the long term with the benefit of exposure to world growth opportunities. This Fund gives you the flexibility to switch between currency heding options to adjust your exposure to currency movements depending on your outlook for the Australian dollar. Asset Allocation range: US & Canada 41-71%, Europe & UK 17-47%, Japan 1-21%, South East Asia 0-11%, Cash & Other 0-10%.

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 0.66% 8.9% 8.66% -9.97% -12.87% -8.38% -0.15% -%
Growth return 0.66% 8.9% 1.92% -15.56% -19.84% -16.89% -6.15% -%
Income return 0% 0% 6.74% 5.59% 6.97% 8.51% 6% -%
Market index (MSCI World Ex Australia NR AUD)
Total return 3.92% 2.14% 10.2% 29.31% 20.19% 11.39% 13.27% 13.18%
As at 30 Sep 2009. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

No asset allocation data available.
Average Allocation of Peers
International Equities
93.18%
Australian Equities
2.64%
Cash
2.48%
Property
1.50%
Fixed Interest
0.11%
Alternatives
0.09%

General Information

Fund Details
Type Description
Aberdeen Classic Series International Equities
Closed
Aberdeen Asset Management Ltd
CSA0136AU
Equity World Large Growth
starstarstar (as at 30 Sep 2009)
Investment Fund
4 May 2001
$45.78 million (as at 31 Jul 2009)
$0.4576 (as at 6 Nov 2009)
$0.4554 (as at 6 Nov 2009)
Finalised
Offer information
Type Description
MER 0.96% (as at 30 Jun 2007)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) 0.98% (as at 30 Jun 2009)
Minimum initial investment $20,000
Minimum additional investments $5,000.00

FAQs about the Aberdeen Classic Series International Equities

The objective of the Aberdeen Classic Series International Equities managed fund is To outperform the benchmark MSCI World Index (ex Australia) over the suggested investment time frame.

The strategy of the Aberdeen Classic Series International Equities managed fund is To provide exposure to primarily international shares with potential for high level of growth over the long term with the benefit of exposure to world growth opportunities. This Fund gives you the flexibility to switch between currency heding options to adjust your exposure to currency movements depending on your outlook for the Australian dollar. Asset Allocation range: US & Canada 41-71%, Europe & UK 17-47%, Japan 1-21%, South East Asia 0-11%, Cash & Other 0-10%.

The APIR code of the Aberdeen Classic Series International Equities managed fund is CSA0136AU.

Aberdeen Classic Series International Equities’s total return last month was 0.66%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.66% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2009.

Aberdeen Classic Series International Equities’s total return for the last three months was 8.9%. This was made up of a growth return of 8.9% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2009.

Aberdeen Classic Series International Equities’s one-year total return is -9.97%. This was made up of a growth return of -15.56% and an income return of 5.59%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2009.

Aberdeen Classic Series International Equities’s one-year total return is -8.38%. This was made up of a growth return of -16.89% and an income return of 8.51%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2009.

The asset allocation of the Aberdeen Classic Series International Equities managed fund is :

International Equities
100%
Australian Equities
0%
Cash
0%
Property
0%
Fixed Interest
0%
Alternatives
0%

The Responsible Entity for the Aberdeen Classic Series International Equities managed fund is Aberdeen Asset Management Ltd.

The Aberdeen Classic Series International Equities managed fund belongs to the Equity World Large Growth sector/asset class.

As at 31 Jul 2009, the size of the Aberdeen Classic Series International Equities managed fund was $45.78 million.

The Aberdeen Classic Series International Equities managed fund has an inception date of 4 May 2001.

The current entry price of the Aberdeen Classic Series International Equities managed fund is $0.4576 per unit and the current exit price is $0.4554 per unit (as at 6 Nov 2009).

The current exit price of the Aberdeen Classic Series International Equities managed fund is $0.4554 per unit and the current entry price is $0.4576 per unit (as at 6 Nov 2009).

The minimum initial investment amount for the Aberdeen Classic Series International Equities managed fund is $20,000. Minimum additional investment is $5000.

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.