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PIMCO Equities Australian Bond - Managed Fund

Fund Objective
The option utilises PIMCO's core fixed interest strategy of seeking strong, consistent investment returns while at the same time moderating the volatility of returns relative to the benchmark. The option aims to outperform the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0 Yr Index dollars over rolling three-year periods before fees and taxes.
Fund Strategy
In pursuing the option's objective, PIMCO applies a wide range of diverse strategies including duration analysis, credit analysis, relative value analysis, sector allocation and individual security selection. PIMCO's investment strategy emphasises active decision making with a long-term focus and seeks to avoid extreme swings in duration with a view to creating a steady stream of returns.

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 -1.1% -2.17% 0.6% 5.38% 5.46% 4.64% 6.47% 6.51%
Growth return -2.11% -3.17% -2.67% 0.17% 0.1% 0.13% 0.35% -0.32%
Income return 1.01% 1% 3.27% 5.21% 5.36% 4.51% 6.12% 6.83%
Market index (Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+Y TR AUD)
Total return -1.88% -0.39% 2.26% 7.08% 2.86% -0.62% -0.68% 2.11%
As at 30 Jun 2015. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

PIMCO Equities Australian Bond
Fixed Interest
100%
Australian Equities
0%
International Equities
0%
Cash
0%
Property
0%
Alternatives
0%
Average Allocation of Peers
Fixed Interest
92.22%
Australian Equities
1.30%
International Equities
0.54%
Cash
5.50%
Property
0.06%
Alternatives
0.36%

General Information

Fund Details
Type Description
PIMCO Equities Australian Bond
ETL0008AU
Bonds - Australia
starstarstarstar (as at 30 Jun 2015)
Investment Fund
31 Jul 1999
$14.91 million (as at 30 Jun 2015)
$0.9943 (as at 30 Jun 2015)
$0.9933 (as at 30 Jun 2015)
Open
Offer information
Type Description
MER 0.68% (as at 30 Jun 2006)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) 0.69% (as at 30 Jun 2013)
Minimum initial investment $5,000.00
Minimum additional investments $1,000.00
Minimum redemption amount

Top 10 holdings (as at 30 Jun 2024)

Holding (as at 30 Jun 2024) Type % of Portfolio
3 Year Australian Treasury Bond Future Sept 24 Bond - Treasury Future 16.40%
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FAQs about the PIMCO Equities Australian Bond

The objective of the PIMCO Equities Australian Bond managed fund is The option utilises PIMCO's core fixed interest strategy of seeking strong, consistent investment returns while at the same time moderating the volatility of returns relative to the benchmark. The option aims to outperform the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index dollars over rolling three-year periods before fees and taxes.

The strategy of the PIMCO Equities Australian Bond managed fund is In pursuing the option's objective, PIMCO applies a wide range of diverse strategies including duration analysis, credit analysis, relative value analysis, sector allocation and individual security selection. PIMCO's investment strategy emphasises active decision making with a long-term focus and seeks to avoid extreme swings in duration with a view to creating a steady stream of returns.

The APIR code of the PIMCO Equities Australian Bond managed fund is ETL0008AU.

PIMCO Equities Australian Bond’s total return last month was -1.1%. This was made up of a growth return of -2.11% and an income return of 1.01%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Jun 2015.

PIMCO Equities Australian Bond’s total return for the last three months was -2.17%. This was made up of a growth return of -3.17% and an income return of 1%%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Jun 2015.

PIMCO Equities Australian Bond’s one-year total return is 5.38%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.17% and an income return of 5.21%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Jun 2015.

PIMCO Equities Australian Bond’s one-year total return is 4.64%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.13% and an income return of 4.51%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Jun 2015.

The asset allocation of the PIMCO Equities Australian Bond managed fund is :

Fixed Interest
100%
Australian Equities
0%
International Equities
0%
Cash
0%
Property
0%
Alternatives
0%

The PIMCO Equities Australian Bond managed fund belongs to the Bonds - Australia sector/asset class.

As at 30 Jun 2015, the size of the PIMCO Equities Australian Bond managed fund was $14.91 million.

The PIMCO Equities Australian Bond managed fund has an inception date of 31 Jul 1999.

The current entry price of the PIMCO Equities Australian Bond managed fund is $0.9943 per unit and the current exit price is $0.9933 per unit (as at 30 Jun 2015).

The current exit price of the PIMCO Equities Australian Bond managed fund is $0.9933 per unit and the current entry price is $0.9943 per unit (as at 30 Jun 2015).

The minimum initial investment amount for the PIMCO Equities Australian Bond managed fund is $5,000. Minimum additional investment is $1000.

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.