Objective

To achieve strong long term investment returns, whilst tolerating a very high level of volatility in returns. More specifically, returns after tax and fees that exceed CPI increases by at least 4.5% pa over 5 and 7 year periods will be sought.

Risk/Return Profile

High risk and high returns

Suitability

Members who are looking for strong investment returns over the long term and are willing to tolerate a very high variability in returns.

Target Asset Allocation

96% Growth Assets
4% Income Assets

Strategic Asset Allocation

Date established

May 1997 (previously known as Growth Option)

Performance

Year ended 30 June	Return (p.a.)
2000	17.3%
2001	6.8%
2002	-9.1%
2003	-5.1%
2004	16.1%
2005	16.3%
2006	17.7%
2007	25.0%
2008	-12.2%
2009	-12.1%
2010	11.6%
2011	12.4%

More information

For latest returns and market report, see the Performance section