AMS Balanced Fund - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

To provide returns (after fees) equivalent to Consumer Price Index (CPI) plus 3.0% to investors over the medium to long term

Fund Strategy

The Fund typically invests in a diversified portfolio mix with exposure to growth investments (around 70%) and defensive investments (around 30%). Derivatives may be used to implement investment strategies. Derivatives are not used to leverage the Fund.

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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	-0.53%	2.39%	6.12%	21.33%	11.88%	3.97%	5.87%	6.39%
Growth return	-0.86%	2.05%	3.4%	16.58%	7.65%	-1.3%	-0.05%	0.69%
Income return	0.33%	0.34%	2.72%	4.75%	4.23%	5.27%	5.92%	5.7%
Market index (Morningstar AUS Growth Tgt Alloc NR AUD)
Total return	-0.43%	1.58%	7.38%	20.91%	12.04%	5.34%	6.61%	7.49%

As at 31 Oct 2024. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

AMS Balanced Fund

Australian Equities: 31.96%

International Equities: 28.08%

Cash: 0.81%

Property: 8.56%

Fixed Interest: 30.59%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 27.59%

International Equities: 33.82%

Cash: 5.71%

Property: 6.79%

Fixed Interest: 21.73%

Alternatives: 4.36%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	AMS Balanced Fund
Responsible Entity	Ironbark Asset Mgmt (Fund Services) Ltd
APIR Code	DAM0026AU
Sector/Asset Class	Multisector Growth
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Oct 2024)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	3 Oct 2014
Fund Size	$351.98 million (as at 12 Nov 2024)
Entry Price	$1.083 (as at 12 Nov 2024)
Exit Price	$1.083 (as at 12 Nov 2024)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	1.07% (as at 30 Oct 2024)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	1.81% (as at 30 Jun 2021)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	0.66
Minimum initial investment	$20,000
Minimum additional investments	$1,000.00
Minimum redemption amount	$1,000.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Jul 2024)

Holding (as at 31 Jul 2024)	Type	% of Portfolio
PIMCO Diversified Fixed Interest W	Mutual Fund - Open End	7.20%
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FAQs about the AMS Balanced Fund

What is the objective of the AMS Balanced Fund managed fund?

The objective of the AMS Balanced Fund managed fund is To provide returns (after fees) equivalent to Consumer Price Index (CPI) plus 3.0% to investors over the medium to long term

What is the strategy for the AMS Balanced Fund managed fund?

The strategy of the AMS Balanced Fund managed fund is The Fund typically invests in a diversified portfolio mix with exposure to growth investments (around 70%) and defensive investments (around 30%). Derivatives may be used to implement investment strategies. Derivatives are not used to leverage the Fund.

What is the APIR code of the AMS Balanced Fund managed fund?

The APIR code of the AMS Balanced Fund managed fund is DAM0026AU.

What was AMS Balanced Fund’s total return last month?

AMS Balanced Fund’s total return last month was -0.53%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.86% and an income return of 0.33%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2024.

What was AMS Balanced Fund’s total return for the last three months?

AMS Balanced Fund’s total return for the last three months was 2.39%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.05% and an income return of 0.34%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2024.

What is AMS Balanced Fund’s one-year total return?

AMS Balanced Fund’s one-year total return is 21.33%. This was made up of a growth return of 16.58% and an income return of 4.75%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2024.

What is AMS Balanced Fund’s three-year total return?

AMS Balanced Fund’s one-year total return is 3.97%. This was made up of a growth return of -1.3% and an income return of 5.27%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2024.

What is the asset allocation of the AMS Balanced Fund managed fund?

The asset allocation of the AMS Balanced Fund managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 31.96%

International Equities: 28.08%

Cash: 0.81%

Property: 8.56%

Fixed Interest: 30.59%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the AMS Balanced Fund managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the AMS Balanced Fund managed fund is Ironbark Asset Mgmt (Fund Services) Ltd.

What sector/asset class does the AMS Balanced Fund managed fund belong to?

The AMS Balanced Fund managed fund belongs to the Multisector Growth sector/asset class.

What is the size of the AMS Balanced Fund managed fund?

As at 12 Nov 2024, the size of the AMS Balanced Fund managed fund was $351.98 million.

What is the inception date of the AMS Balanced Fund managed fund?

The AMS Balanced Fund managed fund has an inception date of 3 Oct 2014.

What is the current entry price of the AMS Balanced Fund managed fund?

The current entry price of the AMS Balanced Fund managed fund is $1.083 per unit and the current exit price is $1.083 per unit (as at 12 Nov 2024).

What is the current exit price of the AMS Balanced Fund managed fund?

The current exit price of the AMS Balanced Fund managed fund is $1.083 per unit and the current entry price is $1.083 per unit (as at 12 Nov 2024).

What is the minimum investment amount for the AMS Balanced Fund managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the AMS Balanced Fund managed fund is $20,000. Minimum additional investment is $1000.

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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