Objective

To provide a diversified exposure to Australian listed companies. More specifically, returns after tax and fees that exceed CPI increases by at least 4.5% pa over rolling 5 and 7 year periods will be sought.

Risk/Return Profile

High risk and high returns

Definition

Buying a portion, or share in particular companies that are generally listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX). Share prices may rise or fall due to a company’s performance, industry conditions, or fluctuations in the general market.

Suitability

Members who are comfortable with a higher risk component of a diversified Build Your Own option and who can tolerate short term market fluctuations in pursuit of a greater return over the long term.

Target Asset Allocation

100% Growth Assets

Strategic Asset Allocation

Australian shares 100%

Date established

May 2003

Performance

Year ended 30 June	Return (p.a.)
2003	4.4%
2004	22.0%
2005	26.3%
2006	22.6%
2007	30.7%
2008	-13.0%
2009	-12.2%
2010	13.5%
2011	16.7%

More information

For latest returns and market report, see the Performance section