UBS Defensive Investment Fund - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

Our portfolio management team will build a diverisifed portfolio by allocating to different asset classes anywhere within the allowable ranges, by normally investing in other UBS managed funds, third-party funds and through a range of instruments.

Fund Strategy

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	0.76%	-0.05%	3.68%	7.72%	7.86%	6.07%	2.79%	3.63%
Growth return	0.76%	-0.12%	3.52%	6.56%	6.26%	4.84%	1.43%	1.62%
Income return	0%	0.07%	0.16%	1.16%	1.6%	1.23%	1.36%	2.01%
Market index (Morningstar AUS Mod Tgt Alloc NR AUD)
Total return	0.3%	-0.32%	2.07%	5.53%	6.61%	6.23%	3.5%	4.55%

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

Asset Allocation

UBS Defensive Investment Fund

Australian Equities: 25.68%

International Equities: 6.27%

Cash: 8.79%

Fixed Interest: 48.70%

Alternatives: 10.56%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 11.25%

International Equities: 14.62%

Cash: 12.78%

Fixed Interest: 49.58%

Alternatives: 8.03%

Property & Infrastructure: 3.74%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	UBS Defensive Investment Fund
Responsible Entity	UBS Asset Management (Australia) Ltd
APIR Code	SBC0814AU
Sector/Asset Class	Multisector Moderate
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Dec 2025)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	15 Jun 1992
Fund Size	$20455739 million (as at 31 Dec 2025)
Entry Price	$1.3893 (as at 29 Jan 2026)
Exit Price	$1.3851 (as at 29 Jan 2026)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.86% (as at 20 Sep 2024)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.85% (as at 30 Jun 2024)
Minimum initial investment	$50,000
Minimum additional investments	$1,000.00
Minimum redemption amount

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Mar 2016)

Holding (as at 31 Mar 2016)	Type	% of Portfolio
UBS Australian Bond	Mutual Fund - Open End	22.25%
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FAQs about the UBS Defensive Investment Fund

What is the objective of the UBS Defensive Investment Fund managed fund?

The objective of the UBS Defensive Investment Fund managed fund is Our portfolio management team will build a diverisifed portfolio by allocating to different asset classes anywhere within the allowable ranges, by normally investing in other UBS managed funds, third-party funds and through a range of instruments.

What is the strategy for the UBS Defensive Investment Fund managed fund?

The strategy of the UBS Defensive Investment Fund managed fund is Our portfolio management team will build a diverisifed portfolio by allocating to different asset classes anywhere within the allowable ranges, by normally investing in other UBS managed funds, third-party funds and through a range of instruments.

What is the APIR code of the UBS Defensive Investment Fund managed fund?

The APIR code of the UBS Defensive Investment Fund managed fund is SBC0814AU.

What was UBS Defensive Investment Fund’s total return last month?

UBS Defensive Investment Fund’s total return last month was 0.76%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.76% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What was UBS Defensive Investment Fund’s total return for the last three months?

UBS Defensive Investment Fund’s total return for the last three months was -0.05%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.12% and an income return of 0.07%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What is UBS Defensive Investment Fund’s one-year total return?

UBS Defensive Investment Fund’s one-year total return is 7.72%. This was made up of a growth return of 6.56% and an income return of 1.16%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What is UBS Defensive Investment Fund’s three-year total return?

UBS Defensive Investment Fund’s one-year total return is 6.07%. This was made up of a growth return of 4.84% and an income return of 1.23%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What is the asset allocation of the UBS Defensive Investment Fund managed fund?

The asset allocation of the UBS Defensive Investment Fund managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 25.68%

International Equities: 6.27%

Cash: 8.79%

Fixed Interest: 48.70%

Alternatives: 10.56%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the UBS Defensive Investment Fund managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the UBS Defensive Investment Fund managed fund is UBS Asset Management (Australia) Ltd.

What sector/asset class does the UBS Defensive Investment Fund managed fund belong to?

The UBS Defensive Investment Fund managed fund belongs to the Multisector Moderate sector/asset class.

What is the size of the UBS Defensive Investment Fund managed fund?

As at 31 Dec 2025, the size of the UBS Defensive Investment Fund managed fund was $20455739 million.

What is the inception date of the UBS Defensive Investment Fund managed fund?

The UBS Defensive Investment Fund managed fund has an inception date of 15 Jun 1992.

What is the current entry price of the UBS Defensive Investment Fund managed fund?

The current entry price of the UBS Defensive Investment Fund managed fund is $1.3893 per unit and the current exit price is $1.3851 per unit (as at 29 Jan 2026).

What is the current exit price of the UBS Defensive Investment Fund managed fund?

The current exit price of the UBS Defensive Investment Fund managed fund is $1.3851 per unit and the current entry price is $1.3893 per unit (as at 29 Jan 2026).

What is the minimum investment amount for the UBS Defensive Investment Fund managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the UBS Defensive Investment Fund managed fund is $50,000. 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.

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