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MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Trust - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective
To seek to outperform, and with lower volatility than, the MSCI All Country World ex-Tobacco Index (net dividends reinvested), measured in AUD, over a full market cycle with a targeted volatility of at least 20% less than the volatility of the MFSCI All Country World ex-Tobacco Index.
Fund Strategy
In seeking to achieve its investment objective, the Trust avoids high volatility stocks, incorporates constraints to ensure appropriate diversification, and utilises tools to reduce overall portfolio volatility. MFS eliminates approximately 30% or more of the most volatile equity securities based on historical volatility as potential investments for the Trust. MFS may continue to hold and to consider for further investment equity securities whose historical volatility increases above the 30% threshold after purchase.

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 4.16% 2.89% 0.24% -3.74% 8.81% 9.23% 8.35% -%
Growth return 4.16% 2.89% -17.41% -20.69% -4.29% -0.88% 1.34% -%
Income return 0% 0% 17.65% 16.95% 13.1% 10.11% 7.01% -%
Market index (MSCI World Ex Australia NR AUD)
Total return 3.92% 2.14% 10.2% 29.31% 20.19% 11.39% 13.27% 13.18%
As at 30 Nov 2020. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Trust
International Equities
99.07%
Cash
0.93%
Australian Equities
0%
Property
0%
Fixed Interest
0%
Alternatives
0%
Average Allocation of Peers
International Equities
93.20%
Cash
2.45%
Australian Equities
2.64%
Property
1.51%
Fixed Interest
0.12%
Alternatives
0.09%

General Information

Fund Details
Type Description
MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Trust (Wholesale)
Closed
Equity Trustees Ltd
ETL0435AU
Equity World Large Blend
starstarstar (as at 30 Nov 2020)
Investment Fund
26 Feb 2015
$3.34 million (as at 18 Dec 2020)
$1.1187 (as at 18 Dec 2020)
$1.1131 (as at 18 Dec 2020)
Finalised
Offer information
Type Description
MER 0.50% (as at 20 Dec 2019)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) - Estimated 0.50% (as at 30 Jun 2020) (Estimated)
Performance fee (included in ICR) Not Available
Minimum initial investment $500,000
Minimum additional investments
Minimum redemption amount $50.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 30 Nov 2020)

Holding (as at 30 Nov 2020) Type % of Portfolio
Nice Ltd Equity 3.62%
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FAQs about the MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Trust

The objective of the MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Trust managed fund is To seek to outperform, and with lower volatility than, the MSCI All Country World ex-Tobacco Index (net dividends reinvested), measured in AUD, over a full market cycle with a targeted volatility of at least 20% less than the volatility of the MFSCI All Country World ex-Tobacco Index.

The strategy of the MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Trust managed fund is In seeking to achieve its investment objective, the Trust avoids high volatility stocks, incorporates constraints to ensure appropriate diversification, and utilises tools to reduce overall portfolio volatility. MFS eliminates approximately 30% or more of the most volatile equity securities based on historical volatility as potential investments for the Trust. MFS may continue to hold and to consider for further investment equity securities whose historical volatility increases above the 30% threshold after purchase.

The APIR code of the MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Trust managed fund is ETL0435AU.

MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Trust’s total return last month was 4.16%. This was made up of a growth return of 4.16% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Nov 2020.

MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Trust’s total return for the last three months was 2.89%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.89% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Nov 2020.

MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Trust’s one-year total return is -3.74%. This was made up of a growth return of -20.69% and an income return of 16.95%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Nov 2020.

MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Trust’s one-year total return is 9.23%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.88% and an income return of 10.11%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Nov 2020.

The asset allocation of the MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Trust managed fund is :

International Equities
99.07%
Cash
0.93%
Australian Equities
0%
Property
0%
Fixed Interest
0%
Alternatives
0%

The Responsible Entity for the MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Trust managed fund is Equity Trustees Ltd.

The MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Trust managed fund belongs to the Equity World Large Blend sector/asset class.

As at 18 Dec 2020, the size of the MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Trust managed fund was $3.34 million.

The MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Trust managed fund has an inception date of 26 Feb 2015.

The current entry price of the MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Trust managed fund is $1.1187 per unit and the current exit price is $1.1131 per unit (as at 18 Dec 2020).

The current exit price of the MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Trust managed fund is $1.1131 per unit and the current entry price is $1.1187 per unit (as at 18 Dec 2020).

The minimum initial investment amount for the MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Trust managed fund is $500,000. Minimum additional investment 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.