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About the Fund

The Bentham Defensive Income Fund (the Fund) aims to provide investors with access to a diversified, defensive, multi-sector credit strategy with a focus on providing steady monthly income while managing downside volatility.

Globally diversified sources of income.
Minimum 90% Investment Grade securities. Focus on stable income.
Target income distribution frequency: Monthly.

Fund Facts

About this fund
Inception date
01 Jul 2022
Benchmark

50% Bloomberg AusBond Composite Bond Index and 50% Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index

Fund size (at 30 Sep 2022)

$99,256

Distribution Frequency
Monthly
Suggested Min Timeframe
3 years
Currency
AUD
Portfolio Managers
Richard Quin
Fund IDs
ARSN
649 969 540
APIR
CSI0521AU
 
Fees / Pricing
Management Costs
0.40%
Min Investment
$10,000.00
Funds under management displayed at a class level only.

Interests in the Bentham Defensive Income Fund ARSN 649 969 540 is offered by Fidante Partners Limited (ABN 94 002 835 592 AFSL 234 668 ) (Fidante Partners). Fidante Partners has appointed Bentham Asset Management Pty Ltd (ABN 92 140 833 674 AFSL 356199) as the investment manager of the Fund.

Resources

You should read the Fund's TMD and this PDS to ensure the key attributes of the Fund as described in the TMD and PDS aligns with your objectives, financial situation and needs before making a decision about whether to acquire or continue to hold the Fund.

Ways to Invest

Fund Ratings

The Bentham Defensive Income Fund has received the following ratings:

OrganisationRating
Lonsec-
MorningstarGold
ZenithRecommended

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