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Fund vs Model How to read a profile

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A FUND AND A MODEL

Both managed funds and portfolio models are managed by professional investment managers; however they have some clear differences.

Fund

  • Professional investment management
  • Access to sophisticated investments
  • Suited to investment approaches with significant diversification
  • Customisable
  • Beneficial ownership of securities
  • Personal tax positions

Model

  • Professional investment management
  • Customisable
  • Beneficial ownership of securities
  • Personal tax positions
  • Can hold a mix of shares, ETFs and managed funds

HOW TO READ A PROFILE

Fund

A fund profile contains 4 key pieces of information. These are designed to clearly communicate the purpose of the fund along with it ongoing performance.

1

Review objective

The objective is a brief description of what this particular investment fund is attempting to achieve.

2

Performance Chart

The performance chart shows the value of $1 invested from the time this investment fund was offered.

3

Asset allocation

Asset allocation provides a snapshot of the various types of investments categories investors are exposure to through the fund.

4

Performance Table

The performance table shows the percentage return for various periods to a point in time. Investors should be aware that large positive or negative returns over short periods can distort performance reported over the longer term

Model

A model profile contains 4 key pieces of information designed to clearly communicate the purpose and ongoing performance of the model.

1

Review objective

The objective is a brief description of what this particular investment model is attempting to achieve.

2

Performance Chart

The performance chart shows the value of $1 invested from the time this investment model was offered.

3

Asset Allocation

Asset allocation provides a snapshot of the various types of investments categories investors are exposure to through the model.

4

Performance Table

The performance table shows the percentage return for various periods to a point in time. Investors should be aware that large positive or negative returns over short periods can distort performance reported over the longer term