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BlackRock GSS Index Plus Conservative - Managed Fund

Fund Objective
To outperform the benchmark after fees when measured over rolling five-year periods.
Fund Strategy
The strategy is to provide investors with attractive returns over the long term through a diversified portfolio with the long-term average allocation of approximately 70% defensive and 30% growth assets. Strategic asset allocation is used to allocate to the different asset classes and the investment strategy is implemented by investing in managed funds and exchange traded funds ('ETFs') managed by BlackRock. These managed funds and ETFs may be funds of which Blackrock is also the responsible entity.

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 -0.08% 1.03% 5.44% 12.79% 7.74% 3.07% 3.26% 3.93%
Growth return -0.08% 1.03% 4.41% 11% 6.3% 1.1% -2.48% -0.93%
Income return 0% 0% 1.03% 1.79% 1.44% 1.97% 5.74% 4.86%
Market index (Morningstar AUS Mod Tgt Alloc NR AUD)
Total return -0.94% 0.81% 4.73% 12.7% 6.97% 2.07% 2.67% 4.24%
As at 31 Oct 2024. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

BlackRock GSS Index Plus Conservative
Australian Equities
10.91%
International Equities
12.57%
Cash
13.12%
Property
7.96%
Fixed Interest
45.98%
Alternatives
9.46%
Average Allocation of Peers
Australian Equities
11.09%
International Equities
13.67%
Cash
17.10%
Property
4.32%
Fixed Interest
47.58%
Alternatives
6.24%

General Information

Fund Details
Type Description
BlackRock GSS Index Plus Conservative
Netwealth Investments Limited
NET0004AU
Multisector Moderate
starstarstarstar (as at 31 Oct 2024)
Investment Fund
14 Feb 2002
$30.45 million (as at 31 Oct 2024)
$0.8818 (as at 20 Nov 2024)
$0.8808 (as at 20 Nov 2024)
Open
Offer information
Type Description
MER 0.48% (as at 22 Dec 2023)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) 0.48% (as at 30 Jun 2023)
Performance fee (not included in ICR) 0
Minimum initial investment

FAQs about the BlackRock GSS Index Plus Conservative

The objective of the BlackRock GSS Index Plus Conservative managed fund is To outperform the benchmark after fees when measured over rolling five-year periods.

The strategy of the BlackRock GSS Index Plus Conservative managed fund is The strategy is to provide investors with attractive returns over the long term through a diversified portfolio with the long-term average allocation of approximately 70% defensive and 30% growth assets. Strategic asset allocation is used to allocate to the different asset classes and the investment strategy is implemented by investing in managed funds and exchange traded funds ('ETFs') managed by BlackRock. These managed funds and ETFs may be funds of which Blackrock is also the responsible entity.

The APIR code of the BlackRock GSS Index Plus Conservative managed fund is NET0004AU.

BlackRock GSS Index Plus Conservative’s total return last month was -0.08%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.08% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2024.

BlackRock GSS Index Plus Conservative’s total return for the last three months was 1.03%. This was made up of a growth return of 1.03% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2024.

BlackRock GSS Index Plus Conservative’s one-year total return is 12.79%. This was made up of a growth return of 11% and an income return of 1.79%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2024.

BlackRock GSS Index Plus Conservative’s one-year total return is 3.07%. This was made up of a growth return of 1.1% and an income return of 1.97%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2024.

The asset allocation of the BlackRock GSS Index Plus Conservative managed fund is :

Australian Equities
10.91%
International Equities
12.57%
Cash
13.12%
Property
7.96%
Fixed Interest
45.98%
Alternatives
9.46%

The Responsible Entity for the BlackRock GSS Index Plus Conservative managed fund is Netwealth Investments Limited.

The BlackRock GSS Index Plus Conservative managed fund belongs to the Multisector Moderate sector/asset class.

As at 31 Oct 2024, the size of the BlackRock GSS Index Plus Conservative managed fund was $30.45 million.

The BlackRock GSS Index Plus Conservative managed fund has an inception date of 14 Feb 2002.

The current entry price of the BlackRock GSS Index Plus Conservative managed fund is $0.8818 per unit and the current exit price is $0.8808 per unit (as at 20 Nov 2024).

The current exit price of the BlackRock GSS Index Plus Conservative managed fund is $0.8808 per unit and the current entry price is $0.8818 per unit (as at 20 Nov 2024).

The minimum initial investment amount for the BlackRock GSS Index Plus Conservative managed fund is $0.

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.