Astarra Balanced - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective

To achieve a gross return (i.e. before taxes, fees and charges are deducted) of 4.5% greater than the CPI Growth per annum. In addition, to achieve a low probability of a negative return in any five year period.

Fund Strategy

This option invests in a Diversified Portfolio which may include Fixed Interest, Listed and all unlisted Property Trusts and, Infrastructure Funds, Hedge Funds, Cash, Australian Shares and International Shares.

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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	2.47%	10.59%	15.59%	13.45%	5.55%	9.25%	10.73%	-%
Growth return	2.47%	10.59%	10.69%	7.1%	-5.45%	-0.93%	2.71%	-%
Income return	0%	0%	4.9%	6.35%	11%	10.18%	8.02%	-%
Market index (Morningstar AUS Balance Tgt Alloc NR AUD)
Total return	1.42%	4.1%	5.63%	9.6%	10.37%	9.02%	6.33%	6.31%

As at 30 Sep 2009. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Astarra Balanced

Australian Equities: 29.25%

International Equities: 19.17%

Cash: 3.49%

Property & Infrastructure: 12.16%

Fixed Interest: 21.23%

Alternatives: 14.71%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 16.40%

International Equities: 27.91%

Cash: 8.22%

Property & Infrastructure: 3.77%

Fixed Interest: 36.19%

Alternatives: 7.51%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Astarra Balanced
Fund Status	Closed
Responsible Entity	Trio Capital Limited
APIR Code	TOL0050AU
Sector/Asset Class	Multisector Balanced
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Aug 2009)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	26 Apr 2000
Fund Size	$72.19 million (as at 30 Sep 2009)
Entry Price	$1.20442 (as at 30 Sep 2009)
Exit Price	$1.20082 (as at 30 Sep 2009)
Fund Status	Suppressed

Offer information

Type	Description
Standard entry fee	4%
MER	1.05% (as at 30 Jun 2008)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	1.25% (as at 30 Jun 2009)
Minimum initial investment	$1,000.00
Minimum additional investments	$1,000.00
Minimum redemption amount	$1,000.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 May 2008)

Holding (as at 31 May 2008)	Type	% of Portfolio
BlackRock Direct Property Fund (Aust) (Class E)	Mutual Fund (OE)	20.39%
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FAQs about the Astarra Balanced

What is the objective of the Astarra Balanced managed fund?

The objective of the Astarra Balanced managed fund is To achieve a gross return (i.e. before taxes, fees and charges are deducted) of 4.5% greater than the CPI Growth per annum. In addition, to achieve a low probability of a negative return in any five year period.

What is the strategy for the Astarra Balanced managed fund?

The strategy of the Astarra Balanced managed fund is This option invests in a Diversified Portfolio which may include Fixed Interest, Listed and all unlisted Property Trusts and, Infrastructure Funds, Hedge Funds, Cash, Australian Shares and International Shares.

What is the APIR code of the Astarra Balanced managed fund?

The APIR code of the Astarra Balanced managed fund is TOL0050AU.

What was Astarra Balanced’s total return last month?

Astarra Balanced’s total return last month was 2.47%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.47% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2009.

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

Astarra Balanced’s total return for the last three months was 10.59%. This was made up of a growth return of 10.59% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2009.

What is Astarra Balanced’s one-year total return?

Astarra Balanced’s one-year total return is 13.45%. This was made up of a growth return of 7.1% and an income return of 6.35%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2009.

What is Astarra Balanced’s three-year total return?

Astarra Balanced’s one-year total return is 9.25%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.93% and an income return of 10.18%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2009.

What is the asset allocation of the Astarra Balanced managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Astarra Balanced managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 29.25%

International Equities: 19.17%

Cash: 3.49%

Property & Infrastructure: 12.16%

Fixed Interest: 21.23%

Alternatives: 14.71%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Astarra Balanced managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Astarra Balanced managed fund is Trio Capital Limited.

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

The Astarra Balanced managed fund belongs to the Multisector Balanced sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Astarra Balanced managed fund?

As at 30 Sep 2009, the size of the Astarra Balanced managed fund was $72.19 million.

What is the inception date of the Astarra Balanced managed fund?

The Astarra Balanced managed fund has an inception date of 26 Apr 2000.

What is the current entry price of the Astarra Balanced managed fund?

The current entry price of the Astarra Balanced managed fund is $1.20442 per unit and the current exit price is $1.20082 per unit (as at 30 Sep 2009).

What is the current exit price of the Astarra Balanced managed fund?

The current exit price of the Astarra Balanced managed fund is $1.20082 per unit and the current entry price is $1.20442 per unit (as at 30 Sep 2009).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Astarra Balanced managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Astarra Balanced managed fund is $1,000. 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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