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Fund Summary
Schroder
Real Return Fund Wholesale Class
About the Schroder
Real Return strategy
Why choose the Schroder
Real Return strategy?
Target consistent real returns
The Schroder Real Return Fund strategy has the simple investment
objective of returning 5% per annum (before fees) above Australian
inflation over rolling 3 year periods.
Minimising the risk of loss
Investments are managed with the intention of minimising the chance of
losing money while also achieving a real return relative to inflation.
Flexible asset allocation
We only invest in assets that are likely to assist the strategy earn its
return objective taking into account changing market conditions.
Investors choose the Schroder Real Return strategy for the following investment benefits:
−− Real objective: The strategy was developed in Australia for Australian clients and designed to target
real returns above local inflation. Delivery of the performance objective is the prime focus – not arbitrary
benchmarks or peer comparisons.
−− Focussed risk management: The investment decision making is framed around achieving a real
return outcome with the greatest certainty and managing the risks that matter, like downside risk and
the risk of not achieving the target return. The investment process incorporates a multi-pronged risk
management framework, designed to identify, understand and mitigate any inherent downside risk
within the portfolio.
−− Unconstrained asset allocation: Differentiated approach whereby the investment opportunities are
constantly reassessed in recognition that valuations matter with wide investment ranges providing
flexibility to allocate effectively and efficiently.
−− Transparent and liquid: The strategy investments are held in predominantly traditional assets with no
leverage and with strict limits on exposure to liquidity constrained alternatives.
−− Real diversification: A key emphasis is to ensure the portfolio is diversified across a broad array of
risk premium, assets, and securities. The aim is to enable the portfolio to achieve its objective in all
environments.
−− Cost effective and value for money: The strategy is designed to offer clarity and transparency in
pricing. It is sensibly and fairly priced with a competitive management cost seeing the benefits of target
performance accruing to the investor, not the manager.
Dedicated, experienced
investment team
Schroders’ Australian Multi-Asset team manages over A$7.2 billion (as at 31 March 2014) of which more
than A$5.8 billion is invested in the Schroder Real Return strategy. Clients range from major institutions to
individual investors. While the highly experienced Australian team has clear ownership and accountability
for meeting investor objectives, it also draws on the resources of Schroders’ strong global multi-asset
team, and over 450 investment professionals in all key regions and asset classes (as at March 2014).
How the Schroder Real Return
strategy invests
The Schroder Real Return strategy invests in a highly diversified portfolio of assets drawn across the three
broad types of investments according to the likely returns and the risk:
−− Defensive assets – those which are relatively secure with low volatility such as investment grade
debt securities and cash
−− Diversifying assets – those offering higher potential returns usually with an income generating focus
which assist in diversifying the portfolio’s sources of return e.g. high yielding debt alternatives.
−− Growth assets – offering potentially the highest returns but also higher volatility e.g. Australian and
international equities and property trusts.
Fund Summary
Schroder Real Return Fund Wholesale Class
How the Schroder Real Return
strategy invests (continued)
Indicative asset allocation ranges
The Schroder Real Return strategy uses a
dynamic approach when allocating to the
different types of assets to take full advantage
of the opportunities presented in the market.
As the market’s risks and returns change,
so too will the strategy’s composition.
The diverse nature of this strategy ensures
that it will manage downturns in the share
market while minimising losses.
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What are the risks?
Defensive
Diversifying
Growth
It is important to understand the risks associated with investing in the Fund. Schroders actively
assesses and manages risk at every stage of the investment process. The main risks specifically
with investing in this strategy are market risk, equities risk, fixed interest and debt securities risk,
derivatives risk and risks associated with international investing such as movements in exchange rates.
For further details about the risks of investing in this strategy please refer to the Product Disclosure
Statement.
Fund information
Contact details
Retail Sales Team:
1300 136 471
Fund name
Schroder Real Return Fund Wholesale Class
APIR Code
SCH0047AU
Inception date
1 July 2010
Distribution frequency
Normally twice yearly
Benchmark
RBA Trimmed Mean
Management costs
0.90% pa
Ray Macken
Head of Sales
ray.macken@schroders.com
Ph: 02 9210 9330
Mob: 0414 300 796
Mardi Hall
Head of Retail Sales
mardi.hall@schroders.com
Ph: 02 9210 9318
Mob: 0403 040 565
Chris Boyd (WA)
National Account Manager
chris.boyd@schroders.com
Ph: 02 9210 9259
Mob: 0416 077 166
Jasmine del Villar (NSW/SA/ACT)
National Account Manager
jasmine.delvillar@schroders.com
Ph: 02 9210 9313
Mob: 0401 576 385
David Burke (QLD/NSW)
National Account Manager
david.burke@schroders.com
Ph: 02 9210 9256
Mob: 0403 106 377
Jude Fernandez (VIC/TAS)
National Account Manager
jude.fernandez@schroders.com
Ph: 02 9210 9312
Mob: 0414 604 772
Lisa Hamilton
(Researchers & Platforms)
National Account Manager
lisa.hamilton@schroders.com
Ph: 02 9210 9316 Mob: 0410 564 775
Daniel Connell (VIC/NSW)
Business Development Manager
daniel.connell@schroders.com
Ph: 02 9210 9352 Mob: 0414 385 968
Disclaimer: Investment in the Schroder Real Return Fund Wholesale Class may be made on an application form in the current Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) which is available
from Schroder Investment Management Australia Limited (ABN 22 000 443 274, AFS Licence 226473) website www.schroders.com.au. The information contained in this flyer is general
information only. It does not contain and should not be taken as containing any financial product advice or financial product recommendations. Before acting on the information contained
in this flyer you should obtain a copy of the PDS and consider the appropriateness of the information in regard to your objective, financial situation and needs before making any decision
about whether to invest, or continue to hold. The repayment of capital and performance in the Fund is not guaranteed by Schroders or any company in the Schroders Group. Opinions
constitute our judgement at the time of issue and are subject to change. Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. Investment guidelines represented are internal only
and are subject to change without notice. For security reasons, telephone calls may be taped.
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