Sestante Assertive Index Portfolio

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The Sestante Assertive Index Portfolio is a multi-asset managed account that blends passive strategies to create a portfolio that is well diversified and cost efficient. The Fund seeks to deliver an investment return in excess of RBA Cash Rate plus 3% p.a. over a rolling 7-year period after fees.

INVESTOR SUITABILITY

Designed for investors who seek a relatively high level of capital growth on their investment, a modest level of income, and are willing to accept a high level of short to medium term capital
volatility.

INVESTMENT STYLE AND APPROACH

Active – The portfolio aims to utilise AZ Sestante’s portfolio construction capabilities and invest in high quality asset investments with around 15% exposure to income assets (such as cash and fixed interest), and around 85% exposure to growth assets (such as shares, property, infrastructure and alternative assets). This approach aims to provide enhanced diversification and improve risk-adjusted returns.

KEY FEATURES OF THE FUND

The Fund is highly diversified across asset classes, investment styles, markets and investment managers. This level of diversification is designed to reduce risk, protect the Fund against market volatility and achieve consistent returns throughout market cycles. Overseen by a skilled and dedicated investment committee, the Fund provides access to a blend of high calibre underlying managers, each with different approaches, investment styles and expertise.

 

  • Enhanced diversification – the Fund taps into the plethora of opportunities to be found across both active and passive strategies, tracing a broad range of asset classes, investment managers and geographies.
  • Improved risk-adjusted returns – accesses income assets (cash and fixed interest), growth assets (shares, property and infrastructure) and alternative assets with the aim of enhancing diversification and improving risk adjusted returns.
  • A strategic allocation – the Fund can be blended with other funds and investments to achieve the underlying desired asset allocation and risk profile.
  • Expert oversight – The Fund’s investments are continuously researched, assessed and monitored by the investment committee.

Investment Objective

Target RBA cash rate +3.0% per annum over a rolling 7-year period after fees.

Investment style

Diversified

Stadard risk measure

High

Suggested time frame

7 years

Target returns

RBA Cash Rate +3.00% p.a.

Growth / Defensive Split

85% Growth / 15% Defensive