Australian Ethical Balanced - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

The Fund aims to achieve a return 3.50% above inflation after management costs over a 10 year period.

Fund Strategy

The opportunity to invest in a diversified portfolio of asset types and markets to reduce the volatility of returns. Asset classes include, but are not limited to, Australian and international shares, property and fixed income securities.

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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	1.07%	4.27%	5.18%	10.29%	9.7%	8.92%	7.33%	6.8%
Growth return	1.07%	-4.58%	-3.74%	0.68%	3.95%	4.83%	3.72%	4.6%
Income return	0%	8.85%	8.92%	9.61%	5.75%	4.09%	3.61%	2.2%

As at 31 Aug 2025. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Australian Ethical Balanced

Australian Equities: 28.13%

International Equities: 30.42%

Cash: 0.58%

Property & Infrastructure: 7.40%

Fixed Interest: 25.03%

Alternatives: 8.44%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Australian Ethical Balanced
Responsible Entity	Australian Ethical Investment Ltd
APIR Code	AUG0001AU
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Aug 2025)
Legal Structure	Unknown
Fund Inception	3 Aug 1989
Fund Size	$83.68 million (as at 31 Jul 2025)
Entry Price	$2.1558 (as at 12 Sep 2025)
Exit Price	$2.1515 (as at 12 Sep 2025)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	1.56% (as at 1 Oct 2024)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	1.56% (as at 30 Jun 2024)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	0
Minimum initial investment	$200,000
Minimum additional investments	$500.00
Minimum redemption amount	$500.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 30 Jun 2025)

Holding (as at 30 Jun 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
Australian Ethical Diversified Shr	Mutual Fund - Open End	22.02%
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FAQs about the Australian Ethical Balanced

What is the objective of the Australian Ethical Balanced managed fund?

The objective of the Australian Ethical Balanced managed fund is The Fund aims to achieve a return 3.50% above inflation after management costs over a 10 year period.

What is the strategy for the Australian Ethical Balanced managed fund?

The strategy of the Australian Ethical Balanced managed fund is The opportunity to invest in a diversified portfolio of asset types and markets to reduce the volatility of returns. Asset classes include, but are not limited to, Australian and international shares, property and fixed income securities.

What is the APIR code of the Australian Ethical Balanced managed fund?

The APIR code of the Australian Ethical Balanced managed fund is AUG0001AU.

What was Australian Ethical Balanced’s total return last month?

Australian Ethical Balanced’s total return last month was 1.07%. This was made up of a growth return of 1.07% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

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

Australian Ethical Balanced’s total return for the last three months was 4.27%. This was made up of a growth return of -4.58% and an income return of 8.85%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is Australian Ethical Balanced’s one-year total return?

Australian Ethical Balanced’s one-year total return is 10.29%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.68% and an income return of 9.61%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is Australian Ethical Balanced’s three-year total return?

Australian Ethical Balanced’s one-year total return is 8.92%. This was made up of a growth return of 4.83% and an income return of 4.09%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is the asset allocation of the Australian Ethical Balanced managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Australian Ethical Balanced managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 28.13%

International Equities: 30.42%

Cash: 0.58%

Property & Infrastructure: 7.40%

Fixed Interest: 25.03%

Alternatives: 8.44%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Australian Ethical Balanced managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Australian Ethical Balanced managed fund is Australian Ethical Investment Ltd.

What is the size of the Australian Ethical Balanced managed fund?

As at 31 Jul 2025, the size of the Australian Ethical Balanced managed fund was $83.68 million.

What is the inception date of the Australian Ethical Balanced managed fund?

The Australian Ethical Balanced managed fund has an inception date of 3 Aug 1989.

What is the current entry price of the Australian Ethical Balanced managed fund?

The current entry price of the Australian Ethical Balanced managed fund is $2.1558 per unit and the current exit price is $2.1515 per unit (as at 12 Sep 2025).

What is the current exit price of the Australian Ethical Balanced managed fund?

The current exit price of the Australian Ethical Balanced managed fund is $2.1515 per unit and the current entry price is $2.1558 per unit (as at 12 Sep 2025).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Australian Ethical Balanced managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Australian Ethical Balanced managed fund is $200,000. Minimum additional investment is $500.

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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