Investment
Global Infrastructure (Hedged)
Investment details and fees
Fund Commenced30 Nov 2007
Minimum investment amounts*
Initial investment$500,000
Additional investment$5,000
Minimum withdrawal$1,000
Minimum switch$500,000
Minimum transfer$500,000
Minimum account balanceNil
*Vanguard may accept lesser amounts at its discretion
Fees and costs
Establishment feeNil
Application/contribution feeNil
Withdrawal feeNil
Termination feeNil
Switching feeNil
Transfer feeNil
Management costs0.52% p.a
Buy spread cost (purchase)0.40%
Sell spread cost (withdrawal)0.40%
Fund Ratings
Standard & Poor'sFour Stars
Morningstar Recommended
LonsecRecommended
The Vanguard Global Infrastructure Fund provides a low cost way to gain exposure to approximately 120 infrastructure securities across a diverse range of infrastructure types across a variety of geographic regions. These securities have been issued by companies and trusts that derive a significant portion of their income from utility and infrastructure activity.
Infrastructure securities typically provide a steady income stream from above-average dividend yields and the potential for long-term capital growth.
The fund is hedged to Australian dollars so the return of the fund is relatively unaffected by currency fluctuations.
Who it may suit
- long-term investors (usually five years plus)
- investors seeking a tax-effective income stream
- investors seeking long-term capital growth
- investors seeking an international investment without the currency impact
- self managed super funds
Objectives
To track the return (income and capital
appreciation) of the Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index - a custom index based on certain subsectors of the UBS Developed Infrastructure and Utilities Index - (with net dividends reinvested) hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fund fees and expenses.
The subsectors include:
- Integrated regulated utilities;
- Toll roads;
- Transmission and distribution; and
- Water
The fund aims to provide a dividend yield of 0.50% above that of the index; and to keep the net realised capital gains low.
Benefits
Diversification
- exposure to approximately 120 securities in approximately 14 (mainly developed) markets
Above average, tax-effective income
- aims to provide a dividend yield 0.50% above that of the index
- aims to keep net realised capital gains low
International exposure
- access investment opportunities not readily available in Australia
Fully hedged into Australian dollars
- provides protection against currency fluctuations
Potential for better after-tax returns
- our buy and hold strategy takes advantage of capital gains discounts and the deferral of capital gains liabilities, which may result in better after-tax returns
Low fees
- low management costs
- no entry or exit fees (other than buy/sell spread costs)
Managed Funds over $500,000 - Funds at a Glance
| Cash - Cash funds suit investors who prefer capital stability and regular income to long-term growth. | |||||||||
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Index/ Benchmark
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Minimum Initial Application
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Application Fee
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Access to Funds
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Income Distributions
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Buy/Sell Spread
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Ratings and Recommendations
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Standard & Poors
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Morningstar
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Lonsec
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| Vanguard® Cash Reserve Fund |
UBS Australian Bank Bill Index
|
$500,000
|
Nil
|
Withdrawals are normally paid within two business days |
Monthly
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Nil
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4 Stars
|
-
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-
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| Vanguard® Cash Plus Index Fund |
Vanguard Cash Plus Index
(custom index) |
$500,000
|
Nil
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Withdrawals are normally paid within two business days |
Monthly
|
Nil
|
3 Stars
|
-
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-
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| Fixed Interest - Fixed interest funds suit short to medium-term investors seeking a steady and reliable income stream. | |||||||||
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Index/ Benchmark
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Minimum Initial Application
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Application Fee
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Access to Funds
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Income Distributions
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Buy/Sell Spread
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Ratings and Recommendations
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Standard & Poors
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Morningstar
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Lonsec
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UBS Australian Government Bond Index
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$500,000
|
Nil
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Withdrawals are normally paid within four business days
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Quarterly
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0.05%/ 0.05%
|
4 Stars
|
-
|
-
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UBS Australian Composite Bond Index and Barclays Capital Global Aggregate ex Securitised Index hedged into AUD
|
$500,000
|
Nil
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Withdrawals are normally paid within four business days
|
Quarterly
|
0.16%/0.16%
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
| Vanguard® Australian Fixed Interest Index Fund |
UBS Australian Composite Bond Index
|
$500,000
|
Nil
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Withdrawals are normally paid within four business days
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Quarterly
|
0.10%/ 0.10% |
4 Stars
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Recommended
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Recommended
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| Vanguard® International Fixed Interest Index Fund (Hedged) |
Barclays Capital Global Treasury Index hedged into AUD
|
$500,000
|
Nil
|
Withdrawals are normally paid within four business days
|
Quarterly
|
0.15%/ 0.15%
|
4 Stars
|
Recommended
|
Recommended
|
|
Vanguard® International Credit Securities Index Fund (Hedged) |
Barclays Capital Global Aggregate Government-related and Corporate Index hedged into AUD
|
$500,000
|
Nil
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Withdrawals are normally paid within four business days
|
Quarterly
|
0.30%/ 0.30%
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-
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Recommended
|
Recommended
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| Infrastructure - Infrastructure funds suit investors with a longer-term time frame (five years plus). | |||||||||
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Index/ Benchmark
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Minimum Initial Application
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Application Fee
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Access to Funds
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Income Distributions
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Buy/Sell Spread
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Ratings and Recommendations
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Standard & Poors
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Morningstar
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Lonsec
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| Vanguard® Global Infrastructure Fund |
Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index in AUD
(custom index) |
$500,000
|
Nil
|
Withdrawals are normally paid within four business days
|
Quarterly
|
0.30%/ 0.30%
|
4 Stars
|
Recommended
|
Recommended
|
| Vanguard® Global Infrastructure Fund (Hedged) |
Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index hedged into AUD
(custom index) |
$500,000
|
Nil
|
Withdrawals are normally paid within four business days
|
Quarterly
|
0.35%/ 0.35%
|
4 Stars
|
Recommended
|
Recommended
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| Property - Property trusts suit investors with a long-term time frame (five years plus). | |||||||||
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Index/ Benchmark
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Minimum Initial Application
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Application Fee
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Access to Funds
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Income Distributions
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Buy/Sell Spread
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Ratings and Recommendations
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Standard & Poors
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Morningstar
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Lonsec
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| Vanguard® Australian Property Securities Index Fund |
S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT Index |
$500,000
|
Nil
|
Withdrawals are normally paid within four business days
|
Quarterly
|
0.20%/ 0.20%
|
4 Stars
|
Highly Recommended
|
Highly Recommended
|
| Vanguard® International Property Securities Index Fund |
UBS Global Real Estate Investors Index ex-Australia in AUD
|
$500,000
|
Nil
|
Withdrawals are normally paid within four business days
|
Quarterly
|
0.30%/ 0.30%
|
4 Stars
|
Recommended
|
Recommended
|
| Vanguard® International Property Securities Index Fund (Hedged) |
UBS Global Real Estate Investors Index ex-Australia hedged into AUD
|
$500,000
|
Nil
|
Withdrawals are normally paid within four business days
|
Quarterly
|
0.35%/ 0.35%
|
4 Star
|
Recommended
|
Recommended
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| Australian Shares - Shares are high risk and generally suited to longer-term investors (seven years plus). | |||||||||
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Index/ Benchmark
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Minimum Initial Application
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Application Fee
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Access to Funds
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Income Distributions
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Buy/Sell Spread
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Ratings and Recommendations
|
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Standard & Poors
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Morningstar
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Lonsec
|
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S&P/ASX 300 Index
|
$500,000
|
Nil
|
Withdrawals are normally paid within four business days
|
Quarterly
|
0.20%/ 0.10%
|
4 Stars
|
Recommended
|
Recommended
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|
| Vanguard® Australian High Yield Shares Fund |
FTSE ASFA Australia High Dividend Yield Index
|
$500,000
|
Nil
|
Withdrawals are normally paid within four business days
|
Quarterly
|
0.20%/ 0.10%
|
4 Stars
|
Investment Grade
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Investment Grade
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| International Shares - International Shares are high risk and generally suited to longer-term investors (seven years plus). | |||||||||
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Index/ Benchmark
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Minimum Initial Application
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Application Fee
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Access to Funds
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Income Distributions
|
Buy/Sell Spread
|
Ratings and Recommendations
|
|||
|
Standard & Poors
|
Morningstar
|
Lonsec
|
|||||||
| Vanguard® International Shares Index Fund |
MSCI World ex-Australia Index in AUD |
$500,000
|
Nil
|
Withdrawals are normally paid within four business days
|
Quarterly
|
0.30%/ 0.10%
|
4 Stars
|
Recommended
|
Recommended
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| Vanguard® International Shares Index Fund (Hedged) - AUD Class |
MSCI World ex-Australia Index hedged to AUD |
$500,000
|
Nil
|
Withdrawals are normally paid within four business days
|
Quarterly
|
0.35%/ 0.15%
|
4 Stars
|
Recommended
|
Recommended
|
| Vanguard® International Shares Index Fund (Hedged) - NZD Class |
MSCI World ex-Australia Index hedged to NZD |
$500,000
|
Nil
|
Withdrawals are normally paid within four business days
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Quarterly
|
0.35%/ 0.15%
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4 Stars
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Recommended
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Recommended
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| Vanguard® International Small Companies Index Fund |
MSCI World ex-Australia Small Cap Index in AUD
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$500,000
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Nil
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Withdrawals are normally paid within four business days
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Quarterly
|
0.35%/ 0.25%
|
4 Stars
|
-
|
-
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| Vanguard® International Small Companies Index Fund (Hedged) |
MSCI World ex-Australia Small Cap hedged to AUD
|
$500,000
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Nil
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Withdrawals are normally paid within four business days
|
Quarterly
|
0.40%/ 0.30%
|
4 Stars
|
-
|
-
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| Vanguard® Emerging Markets Shares Index Fund |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index in AUD
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$500,000
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Nil
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Withdrawals are normally paid within five business days
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Quarterly
|
0.60%/ 0.60%
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4 Stars
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Recommended
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| Diversified - Diversified funds allow investors to select the portfolio that best matches their risk profile. | |||||||||
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Index/ Benchmark
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Minimum Initial Application
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Application Fee
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Access to Funds
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Income Distributions
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Buy/Sell Spread
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Ratings and Recommendations
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Standard & Poors
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Morningstar
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Lonsec
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| Vanguard ® Conservative Index Fund |
70% income oriented and 30% growth oriented assets (Weighted average of target indexes of the underlying Vanguard Wholesale Funds) |
$500,000 | Nil | Withdrawals are normally paid within four business days | Quarterly | 0.12%/ 0.09% | 4 Stars | Highly Recommended | Recommended |
| Vanguard® Balanced Index Fund | 50% income oriented and 50% growth oriented assets (Weighted average of target indexes of the underlying Vanguard Wholesale Funds) | $500,000 | Nil | Withdrawals are normally paid within four business days | Quarterly | 0.18%/ 0.12% | 4 Stars | Highly Recommended | Recommended |
| Vanguard® Growth Index Fund | 30% income oriented and 70% growth oriented assets (Weighted average of target indexes of the underlying Vanguard Wholesale Funds) | $500,000 | Nil | Withdrawals are normally paid within four business days | Quarterly | 0.23%/ 0.15% | 4 Stars | Highly Recommended | Recommended |
| Vanguard® High Growth Index Fund | 10% income oriented and 90% growth oriented assets (Weighted average of target indexes of the underlying Vanguard Wholesale Funds) | $500,000 | Nil | Withdrawals are normally paid within four business days | Quarterly | 0.26%/ 0.15% | 4 Stars | Highly Recommended | Recommended |
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