The Fund invests in Australian government bonds, State (semi) government bonds, supranational bonds, investment grade corporate bonds, and other fixed income securities.

The fixed income portfolio is highly diversified across sectors and maturities. This approach attempts to manage interest rate movements that can have a significant impact on fixed income returns.

The Fund actively manages:

• Changes in the direction of interest rates (duration). 
• The distribution of assets across the maturities spectrum (yield curve). 
• The sector mix (diversification) across Australian government bonds, State (semi) government bonds, supranational bonds and investment grade corporate bonds.

The Fund is designed for investors seeking a core portfolio invested in high-quality fixed income securities. 

Features and benefits of investing in the fund

• Access to a professionally managed portfolio of primarily Australian fixed income securities;
• Access to Equity Trustee’s investment management expertise and experience.
• 3.75 Star “Favourable” Rating by Asset Consultant SQM.

 

Fund Objective	The Fund aims to outperform the benchmark over rolling three-year periods, after taking into account fees and expenses.
Benchmark	Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0 + Yr Index
Fund Inception	7 November 2014
Pricing & Liquidity	Daily
Distribution	Quarterly
Management Fee	0.41%
Minimum Investment	$20,000
APIR Code	ETL0421AU