Aberdeen Financials - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective

To provide investors with a regular tax effective income stream and medium to long-term (minimum between three to five years) capital growth by seeking exposure to securities of financial companies (primarily banks and insurance companies) that are listed on the ASX.

Fund Strategy

The Fund utilises Aberdeen's proven investment philosophy and approach to invest in a concentrated portfolio of around 5-20 financial securities (primarily banks and insurance companies) that are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and have the potential for capital growth and increased earning potential.

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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	6.01%	-7.46%	2.33%	-15.05%	0.58%	5.07%	8.73%	5.91%
Growth return	4.63%	-8.67%	-0.25%	-31.91%	-15.48%	-9.56%	-7%	-5.1%
Income return	1.38%	1.21%	2.58%	16.86%	16.06%	14.63%	15.73%	11.01%
Market index (S&P/ASX 200 TR AUD)
Total return	3.1%	7.03%	11.65%	14.74%	14.82%	13.04%	12.32%	9.87%

As at 31 Mar 2016. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Aberdeen Financials

Australian Equities: 100%

International Equities: 0%

Cash: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 93.72%

International Equities: 4.82%

Cash: -0.78%

Property & Infrastructure: 1.41%

Fixed Interest: 0.26%

Alternatives: 0.58%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Aberdeen Financials
Fund Status	Closed
Responsible Entity	Aberdeen Asset Management Ltd
APIR Code	EQI0027AU
Sector/Asset Class	Equity Australia Large Value
Morningstar Rating	(as at 30 Apr 2016)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	1 Dec 1997
Fund Size	$27.46 million (as at 31 Mar 2016)
Entry Price	$1.4009 (as at 29 Apr 2016)
Exit Price	$1.3939 (as at 29 Apr 2016)
Fund Status	Finalised

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.88% (as at 30 Jun 2006)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.88% (as at 30 Jun 2015)
Minimum initial investment	$20,000
Minimum additional investments	$5,000.00
Minimum redemption amount	$5,000.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Mar 2016)

Holding (as at 31 Mar 2016)	Type	% of Portfolio
Commonwealth Bank of Australia	Equity	26.83%
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FAQs about the Aberdeen Financials

What is the objective of the Aberdeen Financials managed fund?

The objective of the Aberdeen Financials managed fund is To provide investors with a regular tax effective income stream and medium to long-term (minimum between three to five years) capital growth by seeking exposure to securities of financial companies (primarily banks and insurance companies) that are listed on the ASX.

What is the strategy for the Aberdeen Financials managed fund?

The strategy of the Aberdeen Financials managed fund is The Fund utilises Aberdeen's proven investment philosophy and approach to invest in a concentrated portfolio of around 5-20 financial securities (primarily banks and insurance companies) that are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and have the potential for capital growth and increased earning potential.

What is the APIR code of the Aberdeen Financials managed fund?

The APIR code of the Aberdeen Financials managed fund is EQI0027AU.

What was Aberdeen Financials’s total return last month?

Aberdeen Financials’s total return last month was 6.01%. This was made up of a growth return of 4.63% and an income return of 1.38%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Mar 2016.

What was Aberdeen Financials’s total return for the last three months?

Aberdeen Financials’s total return for the last three months was -7.46%. This was made up of a growth return of -8.67% and an income return of 1.21%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Mar 2016.

What is Aberdeen Financials’s one-year total return?

Aberdeen Financials’s one-year total return is -15.05%. This was made up of a growth return of -31.91% and an income return of 16.86%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Mar 2016.

What is Aberdeen Financials’s three-year total return?

Aberdeen Financials’s one-year total return is 5.07%. This was made up of a growth return of -9.56% and an income return of 14.63%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Mar 2016.

What is the asset allocation of the Aberdeen Financials managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Aberdeen Financials managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 100%

International Equities: 0%

Cash: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Aberdeen Financials managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Aberdeen Financials managed fund is Aberdeen Asset Management Ltd.

What sector/asset class does the Aberdeen Financials managed fund belong to?

The Aberdeen Financials managed fund belongs to the Equity Australia Large Value sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Aberdeen Financials managed fund?

As at 31 Mar 2016, the size of the Aberdeen Financials managed fund was $27.46 million.

What is the inception date of the Aberdeen Financials managed fund?

The Aberdeen Financials managed fund has an inception date of 1 Dec 1997.

What is the current entry price of the Aberdeen Financials managed fund?

The current entry price of the Aberdeen Financials managed fund is $1.4009 per unit and the current exit price is $1.3939 per unit (as at 29 Apr 2016).

What is the current exit price of the Aberdeen Financials managed fund?

The current exit price of the Aberdeen Financials managed fund is $1.3939 per unit and the current entry price is $1.4009 per unit (as at 29 Apr 2016).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Aberdeen Financials managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Aberdeen Financials 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.

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