Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

The Fund aims to outperform the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0 Yr Index over the medium term (before fees) by using an active investment strategy. It aims to provide regular income and a moderate level of growth.

Fund Strategy

The Fund provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of predominantly Australian fixed interest securities issued by government or corporate entities and asset-backed securities.

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	-1.92%	-0.43%	2.38%	7.5%	3.5%	-0.24%	-0.43%	2.26%
Growth return	1.19%	-0.74%	2.59%	4.79%	2.73%	-0.93%	-1.92%	-1.1%
Income return	-3.11%	0.31%	-0.21%	2.71%	0.77%	0.69%	1.49%	3.36%
Market index (Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+Y TR AUD)
Total return	1.14%	-0.46%	3.02%	5.16%	2.65%	-0.93%	-0.61%	2.09%

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

Asset Allocation

Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest

Cash: 12.13%

Fixed Interest: 87.87%

Australian Equities: 0%

International Equities: 0%

Property: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Cash: 5.73%

Fixed Interest: 92.01%

Australian Equities: 1.30%

International Equities: 0.54%

Property: 0.06%

Alternatives: 0.36%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest
Responsible Entity	Macquarie Investment Management Aus Ltd.
APIR Code	MAQ0061AU
Sector/Asset Class	Bonds - Australia
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Oct 2024)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	15 May 1995
Fund Size	$317.09 million (as at 31 Oct 2024)
Entry Price	$1.0087 (as at 2 Dec 2024)
Exit Price	$1.0073 (as at 2 Dec 2024)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.40% (as at 8 Jul 2024)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.39% (as at 30 Jun 2023)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	0
Minimum initial investment	$20,000
Minimum redemption amount

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Mar 2023)

Holding (as at 31 Mar 2023)	Type	% of Portfolio
Australia (Commonwealth Of) Regs	Bond - Gov't/Treasury	19.66%
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FAQs about the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest

What is the objective of the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund?

The objective of the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund is The Fund aims to outperform the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index over the medium term (before fees) by using an active investment strategy. It aims to provide regular income and a moderate level of growth.

What is the strategy for the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund?

The strategy of the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund is The Fund provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of predominantly Australian fixed interest securities issued by government or corporate entities and asset-backed securities.

What is the APIR code of the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund?

The APIR code of the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund is MAQ0061AU.

What was Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest’s total return last month?

Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest’s total return last month was -1.92%. This was made up of a growth return of 1.19% and an income return of -3.11%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2024.

What was Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest’s total return for the last three months?

Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest’s total return for the last three months was -0.43%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.74% and an income return of 0.31%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2024.

What is Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest’s one-year total return?

Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest’s one-year total return is 7.5%. This was made up of a growth return of 4.79% and an income return of 2.71%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2024.

What is Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest’s three-year total return?

Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest’s one-year total return is -0.24%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.93% and an income return of 0.69%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2024.

What is the asset allocation of the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund is :

Cash: 12.13%

Fixed Interest: 87.87%

Australian Equities: 0%

International Equities: 0%

Property: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund is Macquarie Investment Management Aus Ltd..

What sector/asset class does the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund belong to?

The Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund belongs to the Bonds - Australia sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund?

As at 31 Oct 2024, the size of the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund was $317.09 million.

What is the inception date of the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund?

The Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund has an inception date of 15 May 1995.

What is the current entry price of the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund?

The current entry price of the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund is $1.0087 per unit and the current exit price is $1.0073 per unit (as at 2 Dec 2024).

What is the current exit price of the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund?

The current exit price of the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund is $1.0073 per unit and the current entry price is $1.0087 per unit (as at 2 Dec 2024).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Macquarie Australian Fixed Interest managed fund is $20,000.

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