Atrium Risk Targeted 9 Portfolio
As at 30 April 2025
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Investment objective
To seek to maximise returns while managing portfolio volatility such that it does not exceed the upper risk limit of 9% p.a. over rolling three (3) year time periods.
Investment strategy
Atrium's focus is on the level of risk within the portfolio. We seek to allocate to investments across a broad range of asset classes based on an assessment of their value and contribution to total risk and return.
Atrium can dynamically adjust the allocation to asset classes on an ongoing basis. By doing this, we seek to build a portfolio that can withstand changes in underlying market volatility.
The aim is to deliver a risk level in the Investment Portfolio that is consistent with the investment profile selected.
Building portfolios that smooth out volatility
Atrium’s Risk Targeted investment approach aims to offer investors a smoother investment journey. By challenging conventional thinking and allocating to a wide array of investments, we construct truly diversified portfolios that seek to maximise opportunity and manage risk.
During market downturns we focus on minimizing losses to help investors achieve consistent growth over the long-term with less volatility. This is important to us because we care about the entire investment journey, not just the destination.
Our disciplined process is underpinned by three core principles that have enabled us to effectively pursue our investment objectives over a long time horizon.
Focus on risk first
Seek consistency of returns
Seek to preserve capital
Source: Atrium, for illustrative purposes only. This graph is not a guarantee of future performance and undue reliance should not be placed upon it.
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The information in this document (Information) has been prepared and issued by Atrium Investment Management Pty Ltd (ABN 17 137 088 745, AFSL 338 634) (Atrium). This information is provided for the use of licensed and accredited financial advisers only. In no circumstances is it to be used by a potential client for the purposes of making a decision about a financial product or class of products. The Information is of a general nature only and does not take into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of any person. No liability is accepted for any loss or damage as a result of any reliance on the Information. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Future performance and return of capital is not guaranteed.
The Trust Company (RE Services) Limited (ABN 45 003 278 831, AFSL 235 150) is the Responsible Entity of the Colonial First State Separately Managed Account (ARSN 618 390 051) (CFS SMA). Investments in the Colonial First State Separately Managed Account are only available on FirstWrap Plus. Investors should consider the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD) before making any investment decisions. Applications for a portfolio in the CFS SMA can only be made pursuant to the application form attached to the relevant product disclosure statement or IDPS guide (CFS SMA Offer Documents). Please refer to the CFS SMA Offer Documents for important information concerning an investment in the CFS SMA.
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Source: Atrium Investment Management, Colonial First State. Performance as at the date of this report. Inception date is 9 November 2016. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Future performance and return of capital is not guaranteed. Performance figures relate to the model portfolios managed by Atrium. Individual investor portfolio performance may be different from the results above and will differ among clients depending on the timing of their investment and the level of variation from the models. Performance is after fees and costs, assumes reinvestment of all distributions, is calculated using the highest annual fee tier, and does not take into account some or all of the rebates you may receive. Return objectives are internal return objectives which are measures that Atrium considers internally when managing the portfolio. Internal return objectives are not performance benchmarks and are not features set out in the PDS. Please refer to the managed account’s Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) for more information on returns.
Performance
| Since inception (% p.a.) | 10 Years (% p.a.) | 7 years (% p.a.) | 5 years (% p.a.) | 3 years (% p.a.) | 1 year | 6 months | 3 months | 1 month | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 5.76% | 5.11% | 6.24% | 5.50% | 6.19% | 1.82% | -4.09% | 0.45% | |
| Objective | 6.34% | 6.41% | 6.71% | 8.11% | 8.80% | 4.25% | 2.04% | 0.68% |
Objective refers to the Return objective as stated in the Key Facts table.
Important Information:
The information in this document (Information) has been prepared and issued by Atrium Investment Management Pty Ltd (ABN 17 137 088 745, AFSL 338 634) (Atrium). This information is provided for the use of licensed and accredited financial advisers only. In no circumstances is it to be used by a potential client for the purposes of making a decision about a financial product or class of products. The Information is of a general nature only and does not take into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of any person. No liability is accepted for any loss or damage as a result of any reliance on the Information. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Future performance and return of capital is not guaranteed.
The Trust Company (RE Services) Limited (ABN 45 003 278 831, AFSL 235 150) is the Responsible Entity of the Colonial First State Separately Managed Account (ARSN 618 390 051) (CFS SMA). Investments in the Colonial First State Separately Managed Account are only available on FirstWrap Plus. Investors should consider the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD) before making any investment decisions. Applications for a portfolio in the CFS SMA can only be made pursuant to the application form attached to the relevant product disclosure statement or IDPS guide (CFS SMA Offer Documents). Please refer to the CFS SMA Offer Documents for important information concerning an investment in the CFS SMA.
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Understanding our Risk Targeted investing approach
Atrium is a multi-asset investor that challenges conventional thinking and practices with a proven Risk Targeted approach that preserves and grows wealth for clients. Risk Targeted investing is a dynamic approach to generating investment returns in a more consistent manner while controlling overall portfolio risk. We give our investors the confidence to stay invested through the ups and downs of financial markets, providing peace of mind on your wealth building journey.
Building portfolios that smooth out volatility
When constructing portfolios, our focus is on managing risk through our allocation to a wide array of investments. In this way, Atrium aims to build portfolios that are less susceptible to market volatility and therefore deliver more consistent return outcomes.
Illustrative Only
Case study: COVID-19
The first quarter of 2020 was a volatile period for markets as the COVID-19 pandemic started to spread around the globe. In line with our Risk Targeted investment philosophy, our portfolios focused on managing risk to limit drawdowns (i.e. the loss of investor capital), and on delivering more consistent returns for investors over the long-term. While returns were lower over the quarter as a result of the sharp market decline, the Atrium portfolios benefited from our genuine diversification, our dynamic asset allocation approach and a more defensive positioning entering this volatile period.
Portfolio performance (Feb 2020 - Apr 2020)
| Feb 2020 | -2.7% |
| Mar 2020 | -8.2% |
| Apr 2020 | 2.3% |
ASX performance (Feb 2020 - Apr 2020)
| Feb 2020 | -7.7% |
| Mar 2020 | -20.7% |
| Apr 2020 | 8.8% |
Volatility & Sharpe Ratio
| 10 Years | 7 Years | 5 Years | 3 Years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility (% p.a.) | - | 6.52 | 5.48 | 5.55 |
| Sharpe Ratio | - | 0.49 | 0.73 | 0.33 |
What is volatility?
Volatility measures the fluctuations, or changes, in the price of an asset or market index. Assets with higher volatility generally have greater price changes, both positive and negative, and so higher volatility is generally an indication of higher risk.
What is the Sharpe Ratio?
The Sharpe Ratio measures returns relative to the volatility, or risk, that was taken to achieve that return. The higher the ratio, the better the risk-adjusted performance has been - in other words, the investment risks taken have delivered better returns to the portfolio.
Maximum drawdown since inception
What is maximum drawdown?
Maximum drawdown measures the largest fall in an asset's or market's price, from a peak to its subsequent lowest point. Maximum drawdown is an indicator of downside risk specifically - that is, it reflects the greatest loss of capital an investor may have experienced over the time period.
Performance in positive & negative markets since inception
Portfolio - Average monthly return
ASX200 - Average monthly return
What is up/down capture?
Up capture measures how an asset has performed in periods where the market return was positive, whereas down capture measures how the asset has performed in periods of negative market returns. Together, these measures provide an indication of how the asset has performed in both positive and negative market environments.
How we manage risk in portfolios
Sequencing risk
Important Information:
The information in this document (Information) has been prepared and issued by Atrium Investment Management Pty Ltd (ABN 17 137 088 745, AFSL 338 634) (Atrium). This information is provided for the use of licensed and accredited financial advisers only. In no circumstances is it to be used by a potential client for the purposes of making a decision about a financial product or class of products. The Information is of a general nature only and does not take into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of any person. No liability is accepted for any loss or damage as a result of any reliance on the Information. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Future performance and return of capital is not guaranteed.
The Trust Company (RE Services) Limited (ABN 45 003 278 831, AFSL 235 150) is the Responsible Entity of the Colonial First State Separately Managed Account (ARSN 618 390 051) (CFS SMA). Investments in the Colonial First State Separately Managed Account are only available on FirstWrap Plus. Investors should consider the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD) before making any investment decisions. Applications for a portfolio in the CFS SMA can only be made pursuant to the application form attached to the relevant product disclosure statement or IDPS guide (CFS SMA Offer Documents). Please refer to the CFS SMA Offer Documents for important information concerning an investment in the CFS SMA.
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Asset allocation
| Rates & credit | 3.51% | |
| Cash | 5.62% | |
| Australian equities | 18.54% | |
| International equities | 46.05% | |
| Listed infrastructure | 3.00% | |
| Liquid alternatives | 23.28% |
Atrium aims to achieve its investment objectives by investing across a range of asset classes on a global basis that provide exposure to different risk factors.
Each asset is included in the Portfolio for its ability to contribute to returns on a stand alone basis.
The investment universe comprises of 3 broad categories - Preservers, Growth Drivers and Diversifiers.
 | PreserversAssets that protect the portfolio during periods of heightened equity market volatility and preserve capital, such as cash, government bonds and high quality investment grade bonds. |
 | Growth DriversAssets that are expected to deliver higher rates of return over time with higher levels of associated volatility (risk). This predominantly comprises equities but also includes other assets that are highly correlated to equities such as listed property and infrastructure. |
 | DiversifiersAssets that generate additional real returns, with performance that is typically uncorrelated to the growth drivers and preservers within the portfolio.Importantly, they are a source of portfolio diversification away from equity market and interest rate risks, such as liquid alternatives and private markets. |
Important Information:
The information in this document (Information) has been prepared and issued by Atrium Investment Management Pty Ltd (ABN 17 137 088 745, AFSL 338 634) (Atrium). This information is provided for the use of licensed and accredited financial advisers only. In no circumstances is it to be used by a potential client for the purposes of making a decision about a financial product or class of products. The Information is of a general nature only and does not take into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of any person. No liability is accepted for any loss or damage as a result of any reliance on the Information. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Future performance and return of capital is not guaranteed.
The Trust Company (RE Services) Limited (ABN 45 003 278 831, AFSL 235 150) is the Responsible Entity of the Colonial First State Separately Managed Account (ARSN 618 390 051) (CFS SMA). Investments in the Colonial First State Separately Managed Account are only available on FirstWrap Plus. Investors should consider the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD) before making any investment decisions. Applications for a portfolio in the CFS SMA can only be made pursuant to the application form attached to the relevant product disclosure statement or IDPS guide (CFS SMA Offer Documents). Please refer to the CFS SMA Offer Documents for important information concerning an investment in the CFS SMA.
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Top holdings
| Holding | Weight | Capital Position |
|---|---|---|
| BETASHARES GLOBAL SHARES ETF | 11.70% | Equities |
| ANTIPODES GLOBAL FUND - LONG ONLY CLASS I | 7.12% | Equities |
| BETASHARES S&P 500 EQUAL WEIGHT HEDGED ETF | 5.97% | Equities |
| CASH POSITION | 5.62% | Cash |
| FAIRLIGHT GLOBAL SMALL AND MID CAP (SMID) FUND - FOUNDATION CLASS | 5.59% | Equities |
| HYPERION GLOBAL GROWTH COMPANIES FUND CLASS C | 5.17% | Equities |
| MAN ALTERNATIVE RISK PREMIA - CLASS A SHARES (AUD) | 4.99% | Liquid alternatives |
| CROWN DIVERSIFIED MACRO SEGREGATED PORTFOLIO SERIES | 4.72% | Liquid alternatives |
| CROWN ATRIUM SEGREGATED PORTFOLIO SERIES 1 USD | 4.20% | Liquid alternatives |
| VANGUARD INTERNATIONAL SHARES ETF | 3.98% | Equities |
Important Information:
The information in this document (Information) has been prepared and issued by Atrium Investment Management Pty Ltd (ABN 17 137 088 745, AFSL 338 634) (Atrium). This information is provided for the use of licensed and accredited financial advisers only. In no circumstances is it to be used by a potential client for the purposes of making a decision about a financial product or class of products. The Information is of a general nature only and does not take into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of any person. No liability is accepted for any loss or damage as a result of any reliance on the Information. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Future performance and return of capital is not guaranteed.
The Trust Company (RE Services) Limited (ABN 45 003 278 831, AFSL 235 150) is the Responsible Entity of the Colonial First State Separately Managed Account (ARSN 618 390 051) (CFS SMA). Investments in the Colonial First State Separately Managed Account are only available on FirstWrap Plus. Investors should consider the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD) before making any investment decisions. Applications for a portfolio in the CFS SMA can only be made pursuant to the application form attached to the relevant product disclosure statement or IDPS guide (CFS SMA Offer Documents). Please refer to the CFS SMA Offer Documents for important information concerning an investment in the CFS SMA.
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Market update
In April 2025, global share markets fell sharply due to concerns over US President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies, including reciprocal tariffs on over 180 countries. Hard-hit nations like China and the European Union retaliated, escalating fears of a global trade war. The US economy showed signs of slowing, contracting by 0.3% in the March quarter, with consumer spending at its weakest since 2023. Inflation rose modestly and consumer confidence dropped to a five-year low, with recession fears mounting. Trump’s unpredictable behavior, including flip-flopping on tariffs, caused significant market volatility, though concessions late in the month brought some calm.
Central banks globally responded to economic uncertainty. The US Federal Reserve held rates steady but warned of inflationary risks from tariffs. The European Central Bank cut rates further, citing disinflation and deteriorating growth prospects. The Bank of England and Reserve Bank of Australia are expected to lower rates in May, while the Bank of Japan maintained its rate amid trade concerns.
Corporate earnings were mixed, with strong results from companies like Microsoft and Meta, but misses from Tesla and BP. China’s GDP grew 5.4%, exceeding expectations, though manufacturing contracted due to tariffs. Australian shares performed well late in the month, aided by speculation of eased tariffs and rate cut expectations.
The Australian dollar rose against the US dollar but fell against other major currencies. Looking ahead, we see risks to both growth and inflation, but a severe recession is not our base case, and we remain neutral on equities. Diversification remains key, with non-US equities offering value. Bonds and infrastructure continue to be resilient investment options, while the USD appears overvalued compared to currencies like the AUD and Japanese Yen. Global trade tensions and policy uncertainty remain critical watchpoints for markets.
Performance
The Portfolio advanced for the month despite a fall in global equity markets. Australian equities contributed positively and there were solid relative returns from underlying global equity strategies that helped cushion market falls. An increase to the Portfolio’s currency hedging added value as the AUD fell below 60c but then recovered to above 64c. Listed real assets performed relatively well as investors sought defensive assets.
In equities, Hyperion Global Growth Companies Fund bounced, outperforming the broader market and Antipodes Global Fund and Fairlight Global Small and Mid-Cap Fund both again outperformed. Northcape Capital Emerging Markets strongly outperformed the emerging markets index thanks to overweight allocations to Mexico and India, both relative winners from aggressive “Liberation Day” US tariff announcements, particularly the 145% tariff on China which has since been tapered. Our recent allocation to the Russell Global Listed Real Assets Fund was marginally behind the benchmark for the month.
Liquid alternatives allocations were a detractor over the month as trend following strategies including One River Systematic Trend were hurt by continued choppy markets and a reversal in longer-term trends. Crown Diversified Macro was hurt by a long position in energy commodities and short positions in some of the more defensive currency exposures including the Swiss Franc and the Japanese Yen but benefited again from the rally in gold.
The floating rate credit allocation was positive, despite credit spreads moving wider on the perception of increased recession risk, mainly due to the small government bond exposure which was positive.
Portfolio changes
We increased hedging in the Portfolio by switching one of our unhedged global shares ETFs to the currency hedged equivalent. This reduces our exposure to the US dollar in particular which is at risk of further declines from the aggressive US trade policy, which is causing economic growth to slow and investors to look elsewhere to allocate their capital.
Outlook
Volatility in global markets has increased as tariffs and policy uncertainty begin to offset the positive effects earlier in the year of the anticipation of lower interest rates and a business-friendly US administration. Diversification outside of bonds has increased in importance as traditional safe havens like USD and US treasuries become more correlated to equities. We remain positive and have positioned the portfolio to weather volatility with high levels of diversification and alternatives to equity and bond markets.
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The information in this document (Information) has been prepared and issued by Atrium Investment Management Pty Ltd (ABN 17 137 088 745, AFSL 338 634) (Atrium). This information is provided for the use of licensed and accredited financial advisers only. In no circumstances is it to be used by a potential client for the purposes of making a decision about a financial product or class of products. The Information is of a general nature only and does not take into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of any person. No liability is accepted for any loss or damage as a result of any reliance on the Information. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Future performance and return of capital is not guaranteed.
The Trust Company (RE Services) Limited (ABN 45 003 278 831, AFSL 235 150) is the Responsible Entity of the Colonial First State Separately Managed Account (ARSN 618 390 051) (CFS SMA). Investments in the Colonial First State Separately Managed Account are only available on FirstWrap Plus. Investors should consider the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD) before making any investment decisions. Applications for a portfolio in the CFS SMA can only be made pursuant to the application form attached to the relevant product disclosure statement or IDPS guide (CFS SMA Offer Documents). Please refer to the CFS SMA Offer Documents for important information concerning an investment in the CFS SMA.
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Important Information:
The information in this document (Information) has been prepared and issued by Atrium Investment Management Pty Ltd (ABN 17 137 088 745, AFSL 338 634) (Atrium). This information is provided for the use of licensed and accredited financial advisers only. In no circumstances is it to be used by a potential client for the purposes of making a decision about a financial product or class of products. The Information is of a general nature only and does not take into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of any person. No liability is accepted for any loss or damage as a result of any reliance on the Information. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Future performance and return of capital is not guaranteed.
The Trust Company (RE Services) Limited (ABN 45 003 278 831, AFSL 235 150) is the Responsible Entity of the Colonial First State Separately Managed Account (ARSN 618 390 051) (CFS SMA). Investments in the Colonial First State Separately Managed Account are only available on FirstWrap Plus. Investors should consider the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD) before making any investment decisions. Applications for a portfolio in the CFS SMA can only be made pursuant to the application form attached to the relevant product disclosure statement or IDPS guide (CFS SMA Offer Documents). Please refer to the CFS SMA Offer Documents for important information concerning an investment in the CFS SMA.
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