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Goldman Sachs Australian Infrastructure Wholesale Fund

» Features of the Fund
» Investment requirements and fees
» Suitable investors
» Applications and contacts

Providing investors with a unique opportunity to access one of the fastest growth sectors in the Australian share market, the Goldman Sachs Australian Infrastructure Wholesale Fund comprises a portfolio primarily made up of high-yielding infrastructure securities. Managed by an experienced and specialised infrastructure investment team, the Fund boasts a proven and rigorous investment process aimed at delivering income and capital growth to investors.

Access to the fast growing and liquid infrastructure sector with low correlations with other asset classes.
Potential for strong, consistent returns and distribution yields at moderate risk.
Management by a highly experienced and qualified infrastructure investment team.

Features of the Fund

Inception date	December 2005
APIR code	JBW0030AU
Investment manager	Goldman Sachs Asset Management & Partners Australia Pty Ltd
Investment objective	To achieve a balance of income and medium-to-long term capital growth by investing primarily in Australian listed infrastructure and utilities securities. In doing so, we aim to outperform the UBS Infrastructure and Utilities Accumulation Index over rolling three-year periods.
Benchmark	UBS Infrastructure and Utilities Accumulation Index
Asset allocation	In infrastructure and utilities securities, the majority of which are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Minimum of 80% invested in Australian listed infrastructure and utilities securities with a strong focus on companies with regulated assets or long-term contracts/concessions. Up to 10% may be invested in non-listed infrastructure and utilities assets and global listed infrastructure and utilities securities. Maximum of 20% invested in cash. The Fund may also invest in financial derivatives to manage investment risk and gain or reduce exposure to relevant markets in an efficient manner whilst still remaining within allowable asset allocation ranges.
Recommended investment time frame	Long term 5-7+ years
Variability of returns	High
Unit pricing	Daily
Contributions	Daily, at or before 12 noon on a Melbourne business day
Withdrawals	Daily, at or before 12 noon on a Melbourne business day
Distributions	Half-yearly

Investment requirements and fees

Minimum initial investment^†	$50,000
Minimum investment balance (whichever is less)	1,000 units or $1,000
Estimated management cost	0.85% p.a.
Contribution fee	Not applicable
Withdrawal fee	Not applicable
^† Or such lesser amount as the Manager may agree from time to time.

Suitable investors

The Fund may suit investors seeking:

relatively low correlation of returns with other asset classes
a balance of income and medium-to-long term capital growth, and
a proven track record of delivering consistent excess returns.

Applications and contacts

Investment into the Fund can be made by Australian and New Zealand resident investors only. Applications can be made by completing the relevant application form attached to the Product Disclosure Statement. To apply, investors must complete the Application Form and the Client Identification Form (if required).

Team	Phone - Australia	Phone - New Zealand	Email
Fund Services team	1800 034 494	0800 115 575	fst@gs.com.au

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