The Zurich Investments Australian Value Share Fund invests in a broad selection of companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. Using a relative value methodology it looks to buy stocks whose shares appear to be underpriced to achieve long-term capital growth with some tax-effective income.
Fund objectives
The fund aims to:
provide long term capital growth
provide some tax-effective income
outperform the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index over periods of five or more years, and
provide exposure to a diversified range of companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.
Investment strategy
The fund’s approach presumes that each company has an underlying or intrinsic value which can be determined by research and analysis. It is these discrepancies between the intrinsic value of the share and the actual market price of the share which provides the opportunities to enhance investment performance.
Key features and benefits
Features
Benefits
Relative value methodology. The fund invests in shares that are trading at a cheaper price than what they are perceived to be worth.
Your portfolio risk is managed at both the asset allocation and at the specific stock selection level.
The fund adheres to a disciplined, repeatable process.
You benefit from this robust discipline which may lead to long-term consistent performance.
Research focus.
Research is the key to consistent and risk controlled out-performance.
Superior technology platform.
Trade optimisation may improve after tax returns.
Managed by a team of highly experienced portfolio managers specialising in value-added Australian equities.
You get comfort from knowing the depth and experience of the investment team.
About the manager
Zurich Investments provides exclusive access to specialist managers recognised as being the best in their area of expertise. Zurich Investments has appointed Above the Index Asset Management Pty Ltd (ATI) as its strategic investment partner for the fund. ATI was established in September 2004 as a boutique Australian equity manager, specialising in the manufacturing of value-added Australian equity portfolios.
Watch Simon Burge from ATI (wmv 3.30 mins) portfolio manager of the Zurich Investments Australian Shares Value Fund, provide you with an overview of the fund including an outline of the investment approach.
How the Fund works
Vision impaired users can call 131 551 for a verbal description of this chart.
Who is it suitable for?
The fund is suited to investors seeking:
a medium to long-term investment of five or more years
long-term capital growth
some tax-effective income.
At a glance - Zurich Investments Australian Value Share Fund
Investment universe
Securities listed in the S&P/ASX 300
Investment style
Value
Target return
3% p.a. excess return above benchmark over
rolling 3 year periods
Tracking error
Between 2% and 8% p.a.
Number of stocks held
Typically 25-40
Benchmark
S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index
Risk profile
High
Suggested investment timeframe
Seven years
Distribution frequency
Quarterly
How to invest
Zurich Investments Funds are available directly from Zurich, by completing the application form in the relevant Product Disclosure Statements, below. The funds are also available on a number of external master trusts, for more information contact your financial adviser or call the Zurich Client Service Centre on 131 551.
Investments
Zurich Investments Australian Value Share Fund
APIR ZUR0060AU
ARSN 089 667 069
Important Information: Investors should always consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) when making decisions about this financial product. The information contains general advice only and no account has been taken as to the financial circumstances, needs or objectives of any person. We strongly recommend that investors consider the PDS and their specific financial needs and objectives with a suitably qualified financial and taxation adviser when committing to decisions about this financial product. The information on this page is specific to the Zurich Investments Australian Value Share Fund (ARSN 089 667 069), which is issued by Zurich Investment Management Limited ABN 56 063 278 400 AFSL 232511, 5 Blue Street North Sydney NSW 2060 (Zurich Investments). The content of this web page is given in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be accurate, which may be subject to change. It should not be considered to be a comprehensive statement on any matter and should not be relied on as such. Neither Zurich Investments Management Limited ABN 56063278400 AFSL 232511 nor any of its related entities, employees or directors give any warranty of reliability or accuracy nor accept any responsibility arising in any way including by reason of negligence for errors and omissions. Applications can only be made on the application form included in the current Product Disclosure Statement.
