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Defensive

August 05 2021

Strategic asset allocations

As at 11 January 2021
(asset allocation ranges are shown in brackets)

Australian shares 3.0% (0-10%)
International shares  5.0% (0-10%)
Property 3.0% (0-10%)
Infrastructure 4.0% (0-10%)
Multi-asset strategies 7.0% (0-25%)
Credit 5.0% (0-10%)
Defensive Fixed Income 25.0% (0-40%)
Cash 48.0% (30-80%)
Suitability: This option may be suitable if you are prepared to accept a measured amount of risk by investing in a small amount of growth assets. Your priority remains the preservation of capital.
Objective* for Accumulation Plan, Beneficiary Account & Working Income Stream: To provide a return of 0.5% p.a. after fees and taxes above the rate of inflation over a 2 year period.
Objective* for Retirement Income Stream: To provide a return of 1.0% p.a. after fees above the rate of inflation over a 2 year period.
Minimum suggested
investment timeframe:		 2 years
Risk band#: 2 - LOW
Estimated number
of negative
annual returns#:		 0.5 to less than 1 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).