International Equities Trust

Minimum investment: 
  • initial investment minimum balance: $20,000
  • minimum additional investments: $2000.

Objective

To provide long-term growth through investment in overseas companies which meet the Australian Ethical Charter.

Overview

  • the 'Global Smart Energy' fund - refer to a diagram of the Trust's investment universe (31 KB)
  • managed with a moderate turnover of shares
  • invests in a wide range of socially and environmentally attractive companies which may not be available for investment in Australia
  • all investments have a minimum market capitalisation of A$350 million
  • low cash holdings
  • currency risk from international exposure is unhedged - this means that the value of the Trust’s investments in Australian dollars will vary as exchange rates vary.

Established

June 2007

Recommended minimum timeframe

  • 1
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  • 7+
  • Years

Asset Mix

90% Growth 10% Defensive

Investment risk

Investment risk illustration Low High

Asset Allocation

  • Cash
  • International shares
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International Equities Trust portfolio

Unit Prices

  • 10 May 2016
    $0.5591
    $0.5583
    $0.5575
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Returns

Total returns to 30 April 2012 3 months 1 year 3 years 5 years 10 years Since Inception
International Equities Trust 3.10% -19.70% -6.50% -11.40%
Benchmark: MSCI World Index (AUD) 7.00% 0.80% 3.20% -5.70%