Overseas Shares

This option is designed for members who are prepared to accept an aggressive asset allocation which has the potential of providing higher returns, but also increases the risk of a negative return. 

Key information

Investment objective

Outperform the MSCI All Country World ex Australia Index (70% unhedged / 30% hedged), over rolling 5-year periods. 

Strategy

Invest in companies listed or expected to list on one or more overseas stock exchanges.

Benchmark asset allocation

100% international equities. This option aims to remain fully invested in international equities.  However, due to timing differences and the need to generate cash flow requirements for member transactions, it may from time to time hold some cash and cash equivalents (up to 15%).

Minimum investment timeframe

The minimum suggested timeframe to invest in this product is 5 years. 

Summary Risk Level

The risk level of this option is very high, with a likelihood of negative returns occurring 6 years in a 20-year period.