RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective

The fund aims to provide Investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio of agricultural assets,with a bias towards agricultural property and infrastructure holdings,designed to deliver returns through a mix of both growth and distributions.The minimum suggested timeframe is 3 - 5 years.The benchmark is CPI 5% over rolling 3 year periods.

Fund Strategy

The Fund may hold: Between 50-100% in Property and Infrastructure (Target 60-70%). Between 0-50% in Operational Assets (Target 30-40%). Between 0-20% in Equities & Cash (Target 0-10%).

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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%	-0.54%	-0.6%	-0.5%	-%	4.48%	6.5%	-%
Growth return	0%	-0.54%	-2.47%	-5.92%	3.89%	-0.36%	0.7%	-%
Income return	0%	0%	1.87%	5.42%	-%	4.84%	5.8%	-%
Market index (RBA Bank accepted Bills 90 Days)
Total return	0.37%	1.09%	2.19%	-%	4.08%	3.08%	1.93%	1.92%

As at 29 Feb 2012. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund

Alternatives: 100%

Australian Equities: 0%

International Equities: 0%

Cash: 0%

Property: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Alternatives: 26.26%

Australian Equities: 5.55%

International Equities: 8.97%

Cash: 22.84%

Property: 1.84%

Fixed Interest: 34.54%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund
Fund Status	Closed
Responsible Entity	Rural Funds Management Limited
APIR Code	RFM0103AU
Sector/Asset Class	Miscellaneous
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Dec 2008)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	1 Feb 2002
Fund Size	$24.29 million (as at 29 Feb 2012)
Entry Price	$1.0363 (as at 31 Mar 2012)
Exit Price	$1.0259 (as at 31 Mar 2012)
Fund Status	Finalised

Offer information

Type	Description
Standard entry fee	3%
MER	1.79% (as at 19 Oct 2007)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	2.76% (as at 30 Jun 2011)
Minimum initial investment	$10,000.00
Minimum additional investments	$1,000.00
Minimum redemption amount	$1,000.00

FAQs about the RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund

What is the objective of the RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund managed fund?

The objective of the RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund managed fund is The fund aims to provide Investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio of agricultural assets,with a bias towards agricultural property and infrastructure holdings,designed to deliver returns through a mix of both growth and distributions.The minimum suggested timeframe is 3 - 5 years.The benchmark is CPI + 5% over rolling 3 year periods.

What is the strategy for the RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund managed fund?

The strategy of the RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund managed fund is The Fund may hold: Between 50-100% in Property and Infrastructure (Target 60-70%). Between 0-50% in Operational Assets (Target 30-40%). Between 0-20% in Equities & Cash (Target 0-10%).

What is the APIR code of the RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund managed fund?

The APIR code of the RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund managed fund is RFM0103AU.

What was RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund’s total return last month?

RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund’s total return last month was 0%. This was made up of a growth return of 0% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 29 Feb 2012.

What was RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund’s total return for the last three months?

RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund’s total return for the last three months was -0.54%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.54% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 29 Feb 2012.

What is RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund’s one-year total return?

RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund’s one-year total return is -0.5%. This was made up of a growth return of -5.92% and an income return of 5.42%. These returns were calculated as at 29 Feb 2012.

What is RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund’s three-year total return?

RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund’s one-year total return is 4.48%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.36% and an income return of 4.84%. These returns were calculated as at 29 Feb 2012.

What is the asset allocation of the RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund managed fund?

The asset allocation of the RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund managed fund is :

Alternatives: 100%

Australian Equities: 0%

International Equities: 0%

Cash: 0%

Property: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund managed fund is Rural Funds Management Limited.

What sector/asset class does the RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund managed fund belong to?

The RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund managed fund belongs to the Miscellaneous sector/asset class.

What is the size of the RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund managed fund?

As at 29 Feb 2012, the size of the RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund managed fund was $24.29 million.

What is the inception date of the RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund managed fund?

The RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund managed fund has an inception date of 1 Feb 2002.

What is the current entry price of the RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund managed fund?

The current entry price of the RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund managed fund is $1.0363 per unit and the current exit price is $1.0259 per unit (as at 31 Mar 2012).

What is the current exit price of the RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund managed fund?

The current exit price of the RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund managed fund is $1.0259 per unit and the current entry price is $1.0363 per unit (as at 31 Mar 2012).

What is the minimum investment amount for the RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the RFM Diversified Agricultural Fund managed fund is $10,000. Minimum additional investment is $1000.

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