Bonds, or fixed interest investments as they are commonly known, play an important role in a balanced investment strategy. In addition to providing a regular income stream - an important feature for many investors - bonds can provide a stabilising effect during periods of share market volatility.
Vanguard's Australian Fixed Interest Index Fund invests in a diversified portfolio of around 300 fixed interest securities issued by Commonwealth Government, State Government, semi-government authorities and investment grade corporates.
Who it may suit
- short to medium term investors (usually 3 to 5 years)
- investors requiring a high quality, high yielding income stream such as retirees or those nearing retirement
- investors seeking a low risk, diversified investment portfolio of high quality debt securities
- investors looking to add diversification and balance to a share-oriented portfolio
- self managed super funds
Objectives
To match the total return of the UBS Australian Composite Bond Index before taking into account expenses, fees and taxes.
Benefits
| Diversification |
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| Income and capital growth potential |
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| Low fees |
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| Flexibility |
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Investment requirements and fees
| Minimum investment amounts | |
| Initial investment |
$500,000
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| Additional investments |
Nil
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| Holding balance |
Nil
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| Switch/withdrawal |
Nil
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| Buy/sell spread | |
| Purchase |
+0.10%
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| Withdrawal |
-0.10%
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| Management costs | |
| Management costs |
0.29% p.a.
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Risk/return profile
At Vanguard, we believe it's just as important to understand the risks and costs of investing, as it is to know about the rewards.
Our risk/return profiler illustrates the expected risk level and potential return for the Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index Fund based on historical data. It's important to remember that past performance is no guarantee of future performance and the risk/return profile of each fund may vary from year to year.
