MLC MultiActive Diversified Fixed Income
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Standard risk measure
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A Standard Risk Measure score of 4 equates to a Risk Label of 'Medium' and an estimated number of negative annual returns over any 20 year period of 2 to less than 3. This is a measure of expected frequency (not magnitude) of capital losses, calculated in accordance with ASFA/FSC guidelines.
Investment objective
To provide a low to medium risk, income-producing investment over the medium term by investing in a diversified portfolio of fixed interest investments, and to achieve a total return after fees in excess of the Trust’s benchmark over a rolling three-year period.
Investment strategy
The Trust generally gains its investment exposure by investing in a well-diversified portfolio of Australian and international fixed interest managers.
The underlying fixed interest investments include a range of international and domestic government bonds, corporate debt and asset backed securities.
The Trust can also invest in cash, although the cash exposure cannot exceed 25% for any length of time.
The Trust is authorised to utilise approved derivative instruments subject to the specific restriction that derivative instruments cannot be used to gear the portfolio exposure.
The underlying investment managers may utilise strategies for managing currency exposure. The Trust’s overall international fixed interest exposure is generally hedged. The Trust has the capacity to apply a currency overlay to manage the Trust’s currency risk.
Investor profile
The Trust may be suitable for investors:
- with an investment time frame of approximately three years
- with a low to medium level of risk tolerance
- who are predominantly seeking incomegenerated returns through a well-diversified fixed interest portfolio
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Meet the manager(s)
Our impressive investment capabilities are driven by our investment team and structure. Our unified team has had a long association with creating and managing multi-manager portfolios for investors and draws on the very best of our individual corporate heritages, honed over multiple investment cycles. We have created an investment capability of significant depth and breadth in the industry – leveraging a powerful common engine room working for the benefit of our clients. Using our market-leading investment approach, we structure our portfolios to deliver more reliable returns across many potential market environments.
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Important information:
Other fees and costs may apply to your investment option. To obtain this information please refer to the latest Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), Target Market Determination (TMD) and/or Financial Services Guide (FSG) available at https://www.ioof.com.au/forms, speak to your Financial Adviser or call IOOF on 1800 002 217 between 8am and 5.30pm (AEST/AEDT), Monday to Friday.
Amounts displayed for each option are generally updated on either a monthly or quarterly basis. Amounts shown may therefore differ from those set out in the latest PDS or FSG.
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Cumulative performance
| 3 months | 6 months | Year to date | 1 year | 3 years pa | 5 years pa | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.07% | 1.85% | 1.22% | 4.67% | 4.98% | 1.10% | |
| FE Sector | -0.30% | 0.28% | 1.18% | 2.69% | 3.89% | 0.63% | |
| Benchmark | 0.92% | 1.52% | 1.36% | 3.81% | 4.03% | 0.39% |
Calendar Performance
| 31/12/2025 | 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 | 31/12/2022 | 31/12/2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 5.03% | 3.46% | 6.12% | -10.08% | -1.34% | |
| FE Sector | 2.94% | 3.14% | 5.27% | -9.32% | -1.71% | |
| Benchmark | 3.80% | 2.59% | 5.19% | -10.99% | -2.18% |
This website contains general advice only and does not take into account your financial circumstances, needs and objectives. Before making any decision based on this information, you should assess your own circumstances or seek advice from a financial adviser. You should obtain and consider a copy of the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) or offer document available from us or your financial adviser, before you acquire a financial product. Disclaimers - IOOF.
Performance is net of management costs and expenses. Performance is based on exit price to exit price for the period and assumes that all distributions are reinvested. Management costs and other expenses are accounted for in the exit price. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
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Asset allocation as at 28/2/2026
| Australian fixed interest | 51.33% | |
| Global fixed interest | 46.27% | |
| Cash and short-term securities | 2.40% |
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Portfolio highlights
As at 31 December 2025:
In the December quarter, global markets were increasingly pricing in rate cuts for 2026 as inflation data moderated and economic data slowed. Australia the outlier and the underperformer as stronger than expected inflation data led to rate hikes being priced in.
Contributors to performance
Manager Ardea in the domestic space
Manager PGIM in the global space
Detractors from performance
No major detractors.
Source: IOOF Investments This website contains general advice only and does not take into account your financial circumstances, needs and objectives. Before making any decision based on this information, you should assess your own circumstances or seek advice from a financial adviser. You should obtain and consider a copy of the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) or offer document available from us or your financial adviser, before you acquire a financial product. Disclaimers - IOOF.
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