MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

Maintains a balanced spread of investments between growth and defensive assets. The likelihood of the portfolio incurring a negative return in any particular year is moderate.

Fund Strategy

Maintains a balanced spread of investments between growth and defensive assets. The likelihood of the portfolio incurring a negative return in any particular year is moderate.

Fund Performance Comparison

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Fees 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	0.58%	0.31%	1.82%	2.77%	4.33%	4.23%	2.69%	2.85%
Growth return	0.58%	0.31%	1.82%	2.77%	4.33%	4.23%	2.69%	2.85%
Income return	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
Market index (Morningstar AUS Growth Tgt Alloc NR AUD)
Total return	0.38%	-0.09%	4.07%	8.34%	11.24%	10.63%	8.07%	8.42%

As at 31 Jan 2026. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF

Australian Equities: 26.69%

International Equities: 13.26%

Cash: 14.82%

Property & Infrastructure: 5.61%

Fixed Interest: 39.62%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 27.74%

International Equities: 34.62%

Cash: 5.17%

Property & Infrastructure: 6.27%

Fixed Interest: 20.37%

Alternatives: 5.84%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF
APIR Code	NFS0300AU
Sector/Asset Class	Multisector Growth
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Jan 2026)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	4 Dec 1998
Fund Size	$1.91 million (as at 31 Mar 2021)
Entry Price	$114.41625 (as at 19 Feb 2026)
Exit Price	$114.41625 (as at 19 Feb 2026)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
Standard entry fee	4.40%
Minimum initial investment
Minimum additional investments
Minimum redemption amount

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FAQs about the MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF

What is the objective of the MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF managed fund?

The objective of the MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF managed fund is Maintains a balanced spread of investments between growth and defensive assets. The likelihood of the portfolio incurring a negative return in any particular year is moderate.

What is the strategy for the MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF managed fund?

The strategy of the MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF managed fund is Maintains a balanced spread of investments between growth and defensive assets. The likelihood of the portfolio incurring a negative return in any particular year is moderate.

What is the APIR code of the MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF managed fund?

The APIR code of the MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF managed fund is NFS0300AU.

What was MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF’s total return last month?

MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF’s total return last month was 0.58%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.58% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What was MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF’s total return for the last three months?

MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF’s total return for the last three months was 0.31%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.31% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What is MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF’s one-year total return?

MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF’s one-year total return is 2.77%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.77% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What is MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF’s three-year total return?

MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF’s one-year total return is 4.23%. This was made up of a growth return of 4.23% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What is the asset allocation of the MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF managed fund?

The asset allocation of the MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 26.69%

International Equities: 13.26%

Cash: 14.82%

Property & Infrastructure: 5.61%

Fixed Interest: 39.62%

Alternatives: 0%

What sector/asset class does the MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF managed fund belong to?

The MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF managed fund belongs to the Multisector Growth sector/asset class.

What is the size of the MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF managed fund?

As at 31 Mar 2021, the size of the MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF managed fund was $1.91 million.

What is the inception date of the MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF managed fund?

The MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF managed fund has an inception date of 4 Dec 1998.

What is the current entry price of the MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF managed fund?

The current entry price of the MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF managed fund is $114.41625 per unit and the current exit price is $114.41625 per unit (as at 19 Feb 2026).

What is the current exit price of the MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF managed fund?

The current exit price of the MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF managed fund is $114.41625 per unit and the current entry price is $114.41625 per unit (as at 19 Feb 2026).

What is the minimum investment amount for the MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the MLC Investment Bond - MIF Balanced EF/DEF managed fund is $0. Minimum additional investment is $0.

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