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MLC MasterKey Superannuation (Gold Star) - Vanguard International Shares Index (Hedged) - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective
To track the return (income and capital appreciation) of the MSCI World (ex-Australia) Index (net dividends reinvested), hedged into Australian dollars, before taking into account fund fees, expenses and tax.
Fund Strategy
The fund meets its investment objective by investing in the Vanguard International Shares Index Fund, forward foreign exchange contracts and futures. Vanguard may, at its discretion, commence investing directly in the securities that are, have been or are expected to be in the index.

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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 3.23% -2.43% -7.6% 1.86% 1.01% 3.69% 4.56% 9%
Growth return 3.23% -2.43% -7.6% 1.86% 1.01% 3.69% 4.56% 9%
Income return 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Market index (Vanguard Intl Shares Index Hdg AUD TR)
Total return 0.87% 5.67% 9.66% 13.17% 16.48% 15.02% 12.89% 11.13%
As at 31 May 2020. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

MLC MasterKey Superannuation (Gold Star) - Vanguard International Shares Index (Hedged)
International Equities
96.72%
Cash
2.02%
Property & Infrastructure
1.26%
Australian Equities
0%
Fixed Interest
0%
Alternatives
0%
Average Allocation of Peers
International Equities
98.26%
Cash
1.45%
Property & Infrastructure
0.20%
Australian Equities
0.06%
Fixed Interest
0.03%
Alternatives
0%

General Information

Fund Details
Type Description
MLC MasterKey Superannuation (Gold Star) - Vanguard International Shares Index (Hedged)
Closed
NULIS Nominees (Australia) Limited
MLC0547AU
Equity World - Currency Hedged
starstarstar (as at 31 May 2020)
Superannuation Fund
1 Oct 2003
$7.96 million (as at 31 May 2020)
$27.40995 (as at 22 Jun 2020)
$27.40995 (as at 22 Jun 2020)
Finalised
Offer information
Type Description
Standard entry fee 5.88%
MER 2.06% (as at 30 Jun 2019)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) 2.06% (as at 30 Jun 2019)
Performance fee (not included in ICR) Not Available
Minimum initial investment $1,000.00
Minimum additional investments
Minimum redemption amount

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Jul 2025)

Holding (as at 31 Jul 2025) Type % of Portfolio
NVIDIA Corp Equity 5.63%
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FAQs about the MLC MasterKey Superannuation (Gold Star) - Vanguard International Shares Index (Hedged)

The objective of the MLC MasterKey Superannuation (Gold Star) - Vanguard International Shares Index (Hedged) managed fund is To track the return (income and capital appreciation) of the MSCI World (ex-Australia) Index (net dividends reinvested), hedged into Australian dollars, before taking into account fund fees, expenses and tax.

The strategy of the MLC MasterKey Superannuation (Gold Star) - Vanguard International Shares Index (Hedged) managed fund is The fund meets its investment objective by investing in the Vanguard International Shares Index Fund, forward foreign exchange contracts and futures. Vanguard may, at its discretion, commence investing directly in the securities that are, have been or are expected to be in the index.

The APIR code of the MLC MasterKey Superannuation (Gold Star) - Vanguard International Shares Index (Hedged) managed fund is MLC0547AU.

MLC MasterKey Superannuation (Gold Star) - Vanguard International Shares Index (Hedged)’s total return last month was 3.23%. This was made up of a growth return of 3.23% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 May 2020.

MLC MasterKey Superannuation (Gold Star) - Vanguard International Shares Index (Hedged)’s total return for the last three months was -2.43%. This was made up of a growth return of -2.43% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 May 2020.

MLC MasterKey Superannuation (Gold Star) - Vanguard International Shares Index (Hedged)’s one-year total return is 1.86%. This was made up of a growth return of 1.86% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 May 2020.

MLC MasterKey Superannuation (Gold Star) - Vanguard International Shares Index (Hedged)’s one-year total return is 3.69%. This was made up of a growth return of 3.69% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 May 2020.

The asset allocation of the MLC MasterKey Superannuation (Gold Star) - Vanguard International Shares Index (Hedged) managed fund is :

International Equities
96.72%
Cash
2.02%
Property & Infrastructure
1.26%
Australian Equities
0%
Fixed Interest
0%
Alternatives
0%

The Responsible Entity for the MLC MasterKey Superannuation (Gold Star) - Vanguard International Shares Index (Hedged) managed fund is NULIS Nominees (Australia) Limited.

The MLC MasterKey Superannuation (Gold Star) - Vanguard International Shares Index (Hedged) managed fund belongs to the Equity World - Currency Hedged sector/asset class.

As at 31 May 2020, the size of the MLC MasterKey Superannuation (Gold Star) - Vanguard International Shares Index (Hedged) managed fund was $7.96 million.

The MLC MasterKey Superannuation (Gold Star) - Vanguard International Shares Index (Hedged) managed fund has an inception date of 1 Oct 2003.

The current entry price of the MLC MasterKey Superannuation (Gold Star) - Vanguard International Shares Index (Hedged) managed fund is $27.40995 per unit and the current exit price is $27.40995 per unit (as at 22 Jun 2020).

The current exit price of the MLC MasterKey Superannuation (Gold Star) - Vanguard International Shares Index (Hedged) managed fund is $27.40995 per unit and the current entry price is $27.40995 per unit (as at 22 Jun 2020).

The minimum initial investment amount for the MLC MasterKey Superannuation (Gold Star) - Vanguard International Shares Index (Hedged) managed fund is $1,000. 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.