Shield Balanced Class - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

Shield Balanced Class provides investors with exposure to a truly diversified portfolio of public and private market asset classes that may suit investors looking for above-average returns. The current objective of the Shield Balanced Class is to: a) outperform the annual rate of Australia's CPI by at least 4.5% per annum over rolling 5 to 7 year periods, while b) limiting negative returns during poor investment environments.

Fund Strategy

An internal investment approach has been crafted around dynamic asset allocation. There are three key phases to the investment process: 1. Determine an asset exposure which reflects the prevailing views on global economic trends and financial market valuations. 2. Source the best-in-breed fund managers for each desired asset type. 3. Combine these managers into a portfolio designed to meet the overall investment objective

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	1.47%	2.32%	3.85%	8.01%	-%	-%	-%	-%
Growth return	0.99%	3.11%	4.92%	9.01%	7.97%	-%	-%	-%
Income return	0.48%	-0.79%	-1.07%	-1%	-%	-%	-%	-%
Market index (Morningstar AUS Balance Tgt Alloc NR AUD)
Total return	1.87%	3.64%	4.85%	11.1%	9.3%	5.06%	4.67%	5.86%

As at 29 Feb 2024. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Shield Balanced Class

Australian Equities: 30%

International Equities: 18%

Cash: 2%

Property: 20%

Fixed Interest: 30%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 15.97%

International Equities: 28.38%

Cash: 7.11%

Property: 3.74%

Fixed Interest: 36.50%

Alternatives: 8.30%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Shield Balanced Class
APIR Code	KSA5852AU
Sector/Asset Class	Multisector Balanced
Morningstar Rating	Not Rated
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	5 Jul 2021
Fund Size	$110.74 million (as at 31 Oct 2023)
Entry Price	$1.1727 (as at 3 Apr 2024)
Exit Price	$1.1675 (as at 3 Apr 2024)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.70% (as at 21 Nov 2023)
Minimum initial investment	$10,000.00
Minimum additional investments	$10,000.00

FAQs about the Shield Balanced Class

What is the objective of the Shield Balanced Class managed fund?

The objective of the Shield Balanced Class managed fund is Shield Balanced Class provides investors with exposure to a truly diversified portfolio of public and private market asset classes that may suit investors looking for above-average returns. The current objective of the Shield Balanced Class is to: a) outperform the annual rate of Australia's CPI by at least 4.5% per annum over rolling 5 to 7 year periods, while b) limiting negative returns during poor investment environments.

What is the strategy for the Shield Balanced Class managed fund?

The strategy of the Shield Balanced Class managed fund is An internal investment approach has been crafted around dynamic asset allocation. There are three key phases to the investment process: 1. Determine an asset exposure which reflects the prevailing views on global economic trends and financial market valuations. 2. Source the best-in-breed fund managers for each desired asset type. 3. Combine these managers into a portfolio designed to meet the overall investment objective

What is the APIR code of the Shield Balanced Class managed fund?

The APIR code of the Shield Balanced Class managed fund is KSA5852AU.

What was Shield Balanced Class’s total return last month?

Shield Balanced Class’s total return last month was 1.47%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.99% and an income return of 0.48%. These returns were calculated as at 29 Feb 2024.

What was Shield Balanced Class’s total return for the last three months?

Shield Balanced Class’s total return for the last three months was 2.32%. This was made up of a growth return of 3.11% and an income return of -0.79%%. These returns were calculated as at 29 Feb 2024.

What is Shield Balanced Class’s one-year total return?

Shield Balanced Class’s one-year total return is 8.01%. This was made up of a growth return of 9.01% and an income return of -1%. These returns were calculated as at 29 Feb 2024.

What is Shield Balanced Class’s three-year total return?

Shield Balanced Class’s one-year total return is -%. This was made up of a growth return of -% and an income return of -%. These returns were calculated as at 29 Feb 2024.

What is the asset allocation of the Shield Balanced Class managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Shield Balanced Class managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 30%

International Equities: 18%

Cash: 2%

Property: 20%

Fixed Interest: 30%

Alternatives: 0%

What sector/asset class does the Shield Balanced Class managed fund belong to?

The Shield Balanced Class managed fund belongs to the Multisector Balanced sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Shield Balanced Class managed fund?

As at 31 Oct 2023, the size of the Shield Balanced Class managed fund was $110.74 million.

What is the inception date of the Shield Balanced Class managed fund?

The Shield Balanced Class managed fund has an inception date of 5 Jul 2021.

What is the current entry price of the Shield Balanced Class managed fund?

The current entry price of the Shield Balanced Class managed fund is $1.1727 per unit and the current exit price is $1.1675 per unit (as at 3 Apr 2024).

What is the current exit price of the Shield Balanced Class managed fund?

The current exit price of the Shield Balanced Class managed fund is $1.1675 per unit and the current entry price is $1.1727 per unit (as at 3 Apr 2024).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Shield Balanced Class managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Shield Balanced Class managed fund is $10,000. Minimum additional investment is $10000.

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.

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