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Defensive

October 26 2021

Strategic asset allocations

As at 19 October 2021
(asset allocation ranges are shown in brackets)

Australian shares 3.0% (0 - 15%)
International shares  4.0% (0 - 15%)
Private Equity 0.0% (0 - 5%)
Property 2.0% (0 - 10%)
Infrastructure 2.5% (0 - 10%)
Alternative strategies 2.0% (0 - 10%)
Multi-asset strategies 0.0% (0 - 25%)
Credit 5.0% (0 - 10%)
Defensive Fixed Income 28.0% (0 - 40%)
Cash 53.5% (30 - 80%)
Suitability: Members with a minimum investment time frame of 2 years that are prepared to accept a low amount of volatility in pursuit of preservation of capital.
Objective* for Accumulation Plan, Beneficiary Account & Working Income Stream: To provide a return after fees and taxes equivalent to the rate of inflation over a 2 year period.
Objective* for Retirement Income Stream: To provide a return after fees equivalent to the rate of inflation over a 2 year period.
Minimum suggested investment timeframe: 2 years
Risk band#: 3 - LOW to MEDIUM
Estimated number of negative annual returns#: 1 to less than 2 over any 20 year period

Investment option performance

Our annual returns page shows the annual and long-term average returns for this option listed by product.

 

* The investment objectives are not a promise or guarantee of any particular benefit. They represent a benchmark against which the Board monitors the performance of the investments of the Fund.

# The standard risk measure is based on industry guidance to allow members to compare investment options that are expected to deliver a similar number of negative annual returns over any 20 year period. The standard risk measure is not a complete assessment of all forms of investment risk, for instance it does not detail what the size of a negative return could be or the potential for a positive return to be less than a member may require to meet their objectives. Further, it does not take into account the impact of administration fees and tax on the likelihood of a negative return. Members should still ensure they are comfortable with the risks and potential losses associated with their chosen investment option(s).