Diversified Bonds

What is it?

This is an investment in cash and fixed interest investments, which include securities issued by both Australian and international governments and corporations.

Historical financial performance

Investment return to 31 December 2011
1 month 0.72%
3 months 1.62%
Financial year to date 1.58%
1 year  4.49% pa
3 years 4.95% pa
5 years 5.21% pa
7 years 5.21% pa
10 years 5.45% pa

The above table shows the net return after investment fees, tax and the asset-based fee. 

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Asset allocation
  Benchmark Range
Australian Fixed Interest 25% 10-60%
Global Fixed Interest 40% 20-50%
Cash 35% 10-45%
Total Defensive Assets 100% 100%

How it works

Investment performance objective
Target = CPI + 1%
To achieve a return of 1% above inflation per annum over rolling 3 year periods.

Investment time frame
Short to medium term, 3 years+. If you are seeking an investment with a secure income stream, this could be the option for you.

Risk profile
Low risk. Likelihood of a negative return in any year is approximately 1 in 10.  

Date introduced
October 1999.

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