FIIG Australian Bond Fund

From Australia’s leading independent fixed income specialist with 25 years of in-market, on-the-ground fixed income expertise. Achieve a highly diversified exposure to the Australian Investment Grade Fixed Income Market.

NOW OPEN FOR WHOLESALE INVESTORS

Diversified Portfolio
Daily Liquidity
Predictable Income
Capital Preservation

Fund Objective

The Fund aims to provide investors with capital stability, income and returns (after fees) in excess of the Benchmark Index over three-year rolling periods through investment in a portfolio of Investment grade rated Australian fixed interest securities that include government and corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, cash and enhanced cash instruments.

Distribution Frequency

Quarterly. For the period ending March, June, September and December.

Minimum suggested timeframe

At least three years

Minimum initial investment amount

$25,000

Minimum additional investment amount

$1,000

Suitability

Investors with a medium-term investment horizon seeking a steady and reliable income stream.

Head of Portfolio Management

Kieran Quaine

Kieran has over 30 years of experience in the fixed income market, primarily as a fund manager responsible for investing multiple billions of dollars across a broad range of investment mandates. His expertise includes proprietary interest rate trading, debt origination, syndication and institutional sales.

Portfolio Manager

Megan Romeo

Megan has over 12 years of experience in the Asia Pacific Fixed Income markets. Before joining FIIG, Megan was the Valuations Product Manager at S&P Capital IQ, which required a high level of local market knowledge and strong technical expertise in Fixed Income. Megan has been with FIIG's Managed Income Portfolio Service since its inception in 2015.

OVERVIEW PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION BENCHMARK PERFORMANCE PRICES DISTRIBUTION HISTORY FORMS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Investment Objective

To invest in Australian fixed interest securities including corporate bonds, government bonds and asset backed securities that provides investors with capital stability, income and returns in excess (after fees) of the benchmark index over the medium term (three to five years).

Why Invest in this Fund

For over 25 years, FIIG has been the leading independent fixed income specialists in Australia. The FIIG Australian Bond Fund is an actively managed, unit trust which utilises our proven duration and credit exposure investment strategies to pursue the dual goals of protecting investor capital and generating performance in excess of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+Yr Index* over rolling three year periods.

With the significant increase in yields and return opportunity in the bond asset class the Fund provides investors the opportunity to obtain a diversified Australian Fixed Interest investment:

  • Actively managed by a team with 40 years of combined investment experience in fixed income markets
  • Over the last eight years they have outperformed their relative index’s across four key product groups and have maintained positive performance despite negative bond markets over the last five years
  • Daily liquidity
  • Daily online reporting
  • Targeting a yield above 5.25%** pa

The Fund will comprise a highly diversified exposure to a portfolio of over 50 Australian Fixed Investment Grade (IG) government and corporate debt securities.

* BLOOMBERG® is a trademark and service mark of Bloomberg Finance L.P. and its affiliates (collectively “Bloomberg”)

**The yield target indicated for the fund is provided as an indicator based on the portfolio composition and does not guarantee actual yield.

Risks

An investment in the Fund is subject to general investment risks, credit risk, capital risk, regulatory and business risk, concentration risk, subordinated debt risk, liquidity risk, volatility/market risk, interest rate risk, operational risks, inflation risk, as well as specific risks of investing in a managed fund. Before making an investment, you should read the Information Memorandum in full to understand these risks. The Information Memorandum is available by clicking here.

Refer to the Principal Risks on the Information Memorandum

Fund Composition

Sector Allocation

Chart Table
Maturity Fund
0 year - 1 year 19.4%
1 year - 1 year 11.85%
2 year - 1 year 54.01%
3 year - 1 year 0%
4 year - 1 year 0%
5 year - 1 year 0%
More than 6 years 14%
Cash Cash

Allocation by Credit Quality

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Credit Rating Fund
AAA 7.63 %
BBB+ 0.00 %
BB+ 0.00 %
BB 19.38 %
BB- 17.21 %
B+ 0.00 %
B 22.78 %
B- 9.20 %
CASH 14.74 %
UR 9.06 %

Portfolio by Maturity

Chart Table
Maturity Fund
0 year - 1 year 19.4%
1 year - 1 year 11.85%
2 year - 1 year 54.01%
3 year - 1 year 0%
4 year - 1 year 0%
5 year - 1 year 0%
More than 6 years 14%
Cash Cash

Benchmark

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+Yr Index

The Bloomberg AusBond Index is the benchmark for Australian debt markets. The indices include 800+ bonds with a total market value of AUD 1.15T. The Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+Yr Index* measures the broad fixed-rate Australian debt market and is a composite of Treasury, Semi-Government, Supra/Sov, and Corporate bonds.

BLOOMBERG® is a trademark and service mark of Bloomberg Finance L.P. and its affiliates (collectively "Bloomberg")

Performance

Fund Name1 month3 months6 months1 yearSince inception
FIIG Australian Bond Fund3.21%


1.34%
Benchmark2.97%


1.07%
Excess return0.24%


0.27%

 

Performance as at 30 Nov 2023. Total returns are calculated using the sell (exit) price, net of management fees, gross of tax, as if distributions of income have been reinvested at the actual distribution reinvestment price, the actual returns received by an investor will depend on the timing, buy and exit price of individual transactions.

Figures showing a period of less than one year have not been adjusted to show an annual total return.

Return of capital and the performance of your investment in the fund are not guaranteed. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

 

Prices

Unit price

DateBuyNavSell
07/12/20231.02091.01991.0189
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Distribution History

Distribution Frequency

The Fund aims to distribute income quarterly, for the quarters ending March, June, September and December.

DateDividend Distribution ($/Share)Cum-Distribution PriceEx-Distribution Price
31 December  2023---
Tax Components 2023/2024 (available in August 2024)

Below are responses to frequently asked questions for the FIIG Australian Bond Fund. If you have any additional questions, please contact us at funds@fiig.com.au or contact your FIIG Relationship Manager.

If your query relates to your access or information available from the registry (including statements) please contact our dedicated team at Boardroom using fiig@boardroomlimited.com.au or call them on 02 8023 5469.

1. How can I invest in the Fund?

Step 1: Your application in the Fund can be submitted through one of the following methods:

  1. 1. Direct Online Application: Investors can invest in the Fund by applying online on the FIIG Australian Bond Fund online application form This form is hosted by Boardroom, the registry provider for the Fund. This application process takes between 5 and 10 minutes, depending on the account type.
  2. 2. Application through a FIIG Relationship Manager: If you prefer a personalised service, contact your FIIG Relationship Manager or the FIIG team at 1800 01 01 81 or email funds@fiig.com.au.

Step 2: After submitting your application, transfer your investment funds by BPAY or EFT to the Fund application bank account. You will receive an email from Boardroom that contains these details.

NOTE: This bank account is a trust account managed by the fund registry Boardroom. Accordingly, the account name Boardroom Pty Ltd may appear when you enter the payment details into your online banking.

Step 3: If you have any outstanding application documents such as AML documentation (drivers licence, passport or trust deed) or a wholesale investor certificate then you will need to provide these before your application can be finalised.

Step 4: Once your funds and any outstanding documentation is received, you will be issued units in the Fund, and Boardroom will send you a welcome email including a holdings statement confirming your investment. The daily cut-off is 2pm (AEDT) and funds received after this time will receive the next unit price.


2. Who can invest in the Fund?

The Fund is currently only open to Wholesale Clients under the Corporations Act 2001, defined as:

  • an investment into the Fund of at least $500,000; or
  • a qualified accountant certifies that the person has net assets of at least $2.5 million; or
  • a qualified accountant certifies that the person had a gross income for each of the last two financial years of at least $250,000; or
  • the client is a Professional Investor; or
  • the client is a Sophisticated Investor.

3. Who is Boardroom?

Boardroom is the Unit Registry for the Fund and keeps a record of investors' investments in the Fund. They maintain records of investors' units held, TFNs (if provided), bank account details and details of distribution reinvestment plan participation. Boardroom is also responsible for performing services such as application and redemption processing, distribution payments and providing statements associated with these transactions.


4. How can I view my investment online?

Boardroom provides an investor portal called Investorserve to allow investors access to view the value of their investment and to view their statements.

Your welcome letter provides tailored instructions on how to register for an InvestorServe account.

Please refer to a generic version of these instructions below:

IssuerFIIG Securities Limited
Holding TypeUnit Trust
Reference NumberThis is your unit holding number, starting with a 'U'. This number was included in your first holding statement.
NameThe registered account name. This will depend on the entity in which you created your account. For example, it will be the trustee name if your account is a SMSF or trust. You can also find this in your first holding statement.
PostcodeThis will need to match the postcode we have recorded on your account.
CountryLeave this blank as the system will recognise Australia as the default Country when a postcode is entered.

 

FIIG are currently developing an integration capability that allows investors to see the balance of their Fund investment in the MYFIIG client portal. We are aiming to offer this integrated service by early 2024.


5. How is the Fund structured and how does it operate?

The Fund is structured as a managed investment scheme (MIS). As an investor in this scheme, you buy units in the scheme based on the amount you invest and the unit price on the day you invest. The value of each unit in the Fund and correspondingly the value of an investor's investment is determined daily considering the performance of the underlying assets of the Fund less the Fund management fee.

Some of the benefits of investing in a managed investment scheme (MIS) include:

  • diversification of assets;
  • professional management of the MIS; and
  • access to investment opportunities that may not be available to individual investors.

This list is not exhaustive and you should consider the appropriateness of the product with regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs. Before acquiring the product you should obtain the Information Memorandum and consider the offer statement before making any decision about whether to acquire the product. You should consider seeking advice from an authorised financial adviser before making an investment decision.


6. How much does it cost to invest in the Fund?

The Fund charges an annual investment management fee of 0.58% p.a. (inclusive of GST).

There are no application or exit fees charged by the Fund. However, there is a transaction fee known as a buy/sell spread, which amounts to 0.10% when entering and 0.10% when exiting the Fund. It is important to note that the buy/sell spread is not a fee paid to the Fund but will affect your investment return and is reflected in the application (buy) and redemption (sell) unit prices.

The purpose of this transaction fee is to cover trading expenses such as brokerage fees when investments are bought or sold in the Fund related to applications or redemptions. These fees ensure that only the investors buying or selling units incur the expenses associated with buying or selling any assets at a Fund Level.


7. How often does the Fund distribute?

The Fund distributes income quarterly, corresponding to the quarters ending March, June, September, and December, provided there is distributable income available. Distribution payments occur in the month following a distribution date.

Investors in the Fund can choose to have their income paid to an Australian bank account held in the name of the account holder or to have this distribution reinvested into the Fund to purchase additional units. Investors may elect to have income distributed on the initial fund application form. However, this preference can be changed up to 7 days before a distribution date.

An annual tax statement is issued each August, which provides details of the components of the distribution needed to complete an annual tax return.


8. How do I withdraw part or all of my investment?

The Fund is open to withdrawals on a daily basis. It is possible to withdraw a portion of your investment, but you must maintain a minimum balance above $10,000. To initiate a withdrawal, simply complete the withdrawal form and send this form to the registry for processing (fiig@boardroomlimited.com.au). You can find this form in the forms section of the Fund page.

Withdrawals will generally be paid to your nominated Bank Account within 5 Business Days.

Please be aware that there will be delays in the processing of withdrawals in the week following a distribution period. These delays will not impact the unit price received for a withdrawal, however they will increase the time in which an investor receives their withdrawal payment.


9. How do I complete tax for my investment in the Fund?

A tax statement is provided in August after the close of each financial year, which has all the information needed to complete your tax return in respect to any income received from the Fund. You will receive a tax statement for each fund you are invested in.

Investors also need to consider Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in periods they have sold or transferred their investments. The calculation of CGT from the sale or transfer of assets in the Fund will need to be calculated by a qualified accountant using information available from the statements you receive from the fund registry.