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Zurich Superannuation Plan - NEF Blend Series Balanced - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective
To provide investors with security and a balance of income and capital growth over the medium to long-term, through exposure across a range of asset classes, and by using several investment managers.
Fund Strategy
This option invests in a balanced mix of income and growth assets, which will include Australian and international shares, fixed interest securities, listed property trusts and cash. The option is designed to reduce overall portfolio risk by spreading the option's investments across asset classes and across a number of investment managers with complementary investment management styles.

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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 2.74% 9.98% 12.55% 4.74% -1.1% 2.53% 5.8% -%
Growth return 2.74% 9.98% 12.55% 4.74% -1.1% 2.53% 5.8% -%
Income return 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% -%
Market index (Morningstar AUS Balance Tgt Alloc NR AUD)
Total return -0.68% 1.17% 6.1% 16.84% 9.57% 3.59% 4.65% 5.92%
As at 30 Sep 2009. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Zurich Superannuation Plan - NEF Blend Series Balanced
Australian Equities
21.81%
International Equities
20%
Cash
13.13%
Property
3%
Fixed Interest
42.05%
Alternatives
0%
Average Allocation of Peers
Australian Equities
15.88%
International Equities
27.90%
Cash
9.88%
Property
3.97%
Fixed Interest
35.49%
Alternatives
6.88%

General Information

Fund Details
Type Description
Zurich Superannuation Plan - NEF Blend Series Balanced
Closed
Zurich Investment Management Limited
ZUR0454AU
Multisector Balanced
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Superannuation Fund
5 Jan 2004
$1.08 million (as at 30 Sep 2009)
$1.41616 (as at 22 Oct 2009)
$1.4139 (as at 22 Oct 2009)
Finalised
Offer information
Type Description
MER 2.72% (as at 30 Jun 2006)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) 2.72% (as at 30 Jun 2008)
Minimum initial investment $5,000.00

FAQs about the Zurich Superannuation Plan - NEF Blend Series Balanced

The objective of the Zurich Superannuation Plan - NEF Blend Series Balanced managed fund is To provide investors with security and a balance of income and capital growth over the medium to long-term, through exposure across a range of asset classes, and by using several investment managers.

The strategy of the Zurich Superannuation Plan - NEF Blend Series Balanced managed fund is This option invests in a balanced mix of income and growth assets, which will include Australian and international shares, fixed interest securities, listed property trusts and cash. The option is designed to reduce overall portfolio risk by spreading the option's investments across asset classes and across a number of investment managers with complementary investment management styles.

The APIR code of the Zurich Superannuation Plan - NEF Blend Series Balanced managed fund is ZUR0454AU.

Zurich Superannuation Plan - NEF Blend Series Balanced’s total return last month was 2.74%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.74% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2009.

Zurich Superannuation Plan - NEF Blend Series Balanced’s total return for the last three months was 9.98%. This was made up of a growth return of 9.98% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2009.

Zurich Superannuation Plan - NEF Blend Series Balanced’s one-year total return is 4.74%. This was made up of a growth return of 4.74% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2009.

Zurich Superannuation Plan - NEF Blend Series Balanced’s one-year total return is 2.53%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.53% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2009.

The asset allocation of the Zurich Superannuation Plan - NEF Blend Series Balanced managed fund is :

Australian Equities
21.81%
International Equities
20%
Cash
13.13%
Property
3%
Fixed Interest
42.05%
Alternatives
0%

The Responsible Entity for the Zurich Superannuation Plan - NEF Blend Series Balanced managed fund is Zurich Investment Management Limited.

The Zurich Superannuation Plan - NEF Blend Series Balanced managed fund belongs to the Multisector Balanced sector/asset class.

As at 30 Sep 2009, the size of the Zurich Superannuation Plan - NEF Blend Series Balanced managed fund was $1.08 million.

The Zurich Superannuation Plan - NEF Blend Series Balanced managed fund has an inception date of 5 Jan 2004.

The current entry price of the Zurich Superannuation Plan - NEF Blend Series Balanced managed fund is $1.41616 per unit and the current exit price is $1.4139 per unit (as at 22 Oct 2009).

The current exit price of the Zurich Superannuation Plan - NEF Blend Series Balanced managed fund is $1.4139 per unit and the current entry price is $1.41616 per unit (as at 22 Oct 2009).

The minimum initial investment amount for the Zurich Superannuation Plan - NEF Blend Series Balanced managed fund is $5,000.

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.