Schroders

Schroders is a world-class independent asset manager, operating in Australia for over 50 years investing in Australian and global equities, fixed income and multi-asset.

Established in 1961, Schroders in Australia is a wholly owned subsidiary of UK-listed Schroders plc. Based in Sydney, the business manages assets for institutional and wholesale clients across Australian equities, fixed income and multi-asset and global equities.

Schroders believes in the potential to gain a competitive advantage from in-house global research; that rigorous research will translate into superior investment performance. We believe that internal analysis of investment securities and markets is paramount when identifying attractive investment opportunities. Proprietary research provides a key foundation of our investment process and our world-wide network of analysts is one of the most comprehensive research resources dedicated to funds management.

Areas of expertise:
• Australia equities
• Fixed income
• Multi-asset
• Global equities

Why Schroders?

With a global network of researchers, we focus on serving our clients and targeting one result - superior investment performance.

Inherent in our approach to investment management is:
• A structured, disciplined and repeatable investment process
• A clearly defined investment style
• A team approach to investment management

A global asset manager

• We have responsibility for A$803.1 billion of assets* on behalf of institutional and retail investors, from around the world. Their assets are invested across equities, fixed income and alternatives.

• We employ over 4700 people worldwide who operate from 41 offices in 30 different countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East.

• We are close to the markets in which we invest and our clients.

• Schroders has developed under stable ownership for over 200 years. Long-term thinking governs our approach to investing, building client relationships and growing our business.

*Source: All data as at 30 June 2018
Funds Under Management $803b
Staff / Employees 4,700
our team
  • Ray Macken
    Ray Macken View Profile
    Head of Sales and Marketing
  • Simon Doyle
    Simon Doyle View Profile
    Head of Fixed Income and Multi-Asset
  • Simon Stevenson
    Simon Stevenson View Profile
    Deputy Head of Multi-Asset
Investment Models
  • Defensive Income
    Defensive Income

    This Model Portfolio suits investors who: are averse to large fluctuations in the value of their investments over shorter time periods. This portfolio is the most risk-averse of our four Model Portfolio categories, and aims to protect you against a fall in the real value of your portfolio over time (that is, after inflation) by investing largely in Defensive assets. This means the portfolio will seek to generate a moderate income. You are comfortable with a targeted rate of return of 1-2% above inflation. As a rough guide, this Model Portfolio will typically consist of 70% Defensive assets and 30% Growth assets. However, each investment manager will manage allocations depending on their assessment of conditions.

  • Sustainable Income
    Sustainable Income

    This Model Portfolio suits investors who: seek a consistent and sustainable income from your portfolio. You also have a reasonably long-term time horizon and are not overly sensitive to changes in the value of your portfolio over shorter time periods. This portfolio takes more risk than the Defensive Income portfolio, seeking to deliver higher income and higher growth. You are comfortable with a targeted rate of return of 2-3% above inflation, and value consistent income over long-term growth of assets. As a rough guide this Model Portfolio will typically consist of 50% Defensive assets and 50% in Growth assets, including higher-yielding Growth assets. However, each investment manager will manage allocations depending on their assessment of conditions.

  • Robust Growth
    Robust Growth

    This Model Portfolio suits investors who: are focused on growth within your portfolio, with a commensurate lower focus on stability of the short-term value of the portfolio. This portfolio has a higher orientation to Growth assets than our Sustainable Income model but less than our Maximum Growth model. You are comfortable with a targeted rate of return of 3-4% above inflation, because you value Growth over Income in your portfolio. As a rough guide, this Model Portfolio will typically consist of 30% Defensive assets and 70% Growth assets. However, each investment manager will manage allocations depending on their assessment of conditions.

  • Maximum Growth
    Maximum Growth

    This Model Portfolio suits investors who: are focused on long-term growth and are comfortable with the commensurate risk and volatility that comes with this style of investing. This portfolio has the highest orientation to Growth assets of our four Model Portfolio categories. You are seeking a targeted rate of return of 4-6% above inflation, because you value growth and are a long-term investor. As a rough guide, this Model Portfolio will typically consist of 10% Defensive assets and 90% Growth assets. However, each investment manager will manage allocations depending on their assessment of conditions.

Investment Objective
Aims to achieve annualised returns of CPI+1-2% over rolling 3-year periods before fees with a low level of variability in returns.
Typical Investor
Cautious investors who are not comfortable with significant fluctuations in the value of their investments.
Investment Strategy and Approach
This is an actively managed, diversified portfolio of securities across: defensive asset classes, such as cash and fixed interest securities; diversifying assets such as higher yielding credit and alternatives; and growth asset classes such as Australian equities, global equities and property securities. By assessing how expensive asset classes are, Schroders forecasts future returns and the risk of loss to determine the most suitable asset allocation consistent with the investment objective. The resulting portfolio is diversified across a broad array of assets and securities, with strong emphasis on delivering the objectives with an acceptable level of risk.

Model Composition

Allocation as of November 2018

    Fees & Charges
    Enter an investment amount then scroll down to see an indicative example of the portfolio you would own, as well as the associated fee.
    Schroders Defensive Income
    As of November 2018
    Cash 29.95% $2,995,000
    Code Security name Weighting % Amount
    SCH0045AU Schroder Enhanced Cash Management Fund 29.95% $29,950
    Cash 29.95% $2,995,000
    Australian Shares 12.00% $12,002
    Code Security name Weighting % Amount
    SCH0100AU Schroder Australian Equity Pool 12.00% $12,002
    Australian Shares 12.00% $12,002
    International Shares 7.96% $7,962
    Code Security name Weighting % Amount
    SCH0048AU Schroder Global Core Index Fund (QEP) 7.96% $7,962
    International Shares 7.96% $7,962
    Australian Fixed Interest 30.07% $3,007,000
    Code Security name Weighting % Amount
    SCH0044AU Schroder Australian Investment Grade Credit Fund 15.06% $15,057
    SCH0046AU Schroder Fixed Income Fund 10.01% $10,008
    SCH0050AU SIMAL Higher Yielding Credit Pool 5.00% $4,996
    Australian Fixed Interest 30.07% $3,007,000
    International Fixed Interest 5.01% $5,011
    Code Security name Weighting % Amount
    SCH0090AU Schroder Global High Yield 5.01% $5,011
    International Fixed Interest 5.01% $5,011
    Alternatives 15.01% $15,008
    Code Security name Weighting % Amount
    SCH0084AU Schroder Real Return Fund 5.01% $5,006
    SCH3568AU Schroder Absolute Return Income Fund 10.00% $10,001
    Alternatives 15.01% $15,008
    100.00%
    Total
    $99,993
    Fees & Charges
    Enter an investment amount to get an estimate on your fees.
    Management fee
    0.90% $0
    +
    Indirect cost
    0% $0
    =
    Total Per Annum
    0.90% $0

    You will pay $0.00 per month when you invest with us based on the initial investment amount entered, and the investment manager and model portfolio chosen. All fees and charges are inclusive of GST.

    If you would like to see our fees and charges in more detail, please visit our Fees section.

    Initial Transaction Cost

    The estimated transaction cost for the funds in this model portfolio is $0

    Ready to Invest?

    Our single, simple fee covers administration and operations by OpenInvest, the services of your chosen investment manager, and any indirect costs.

    Invest
    Investment Objective
    Aims to achieve annualised returns of CPI+2-3% over rolling 5-year periods before fees with a moderate level of variability in returns.
    Typical Investor
    Investors seeking modest returns and can accept some fluctuations in the value of their investments over the short term.
    Investment Strategy and Approach
    This is an actively managed diversified portfolio of securities across: defensive asset classes, such as cash and fixed interest securities; diversifying assets such as higher yielding credit and alternatives; and growth asset classes such as Australian equities, global equities and property securities. By assessing how expensive asset classes are, Schroders forecasts future returns and the risk of loss to determine the most suitable asset allocation consistent with the investment objective. The resulting portfolio is diversified across a broad array of assets and securities, with strong emphasis on delivering the objectives with an acceptable level of risk.

    Model Composition

    Allocation as of November 2018

      Fees & Charges
      Enter an investment amount then scroll down to see an indicative example of the portfolio you would own, as well as the associated fee.
      Schroders Sustainable Income
      As of November 2018
      Cash 24.97% $2,497,000
      Code Security name Weighting % Amount
      SCH0045AU Schroder Enhanced Cash Management Fund 24.97% $24,970
      Cash 24.97% $2,497,000
      Australian Shares 20.01% $20,012
      Code Security name Weighting % Amount
      SCH0100AU Schroder Australian Equity Pool 20.01% $20,012
      Australian Shares 20.01% $20,012
      International Shares 14.94% $14,937
      Code Security name Weighting % Amount
      SCH0048AU Schroder Global Core Index Fund (QEP) 14.94% $14,937
      International Shares 14.94% $14,937
      Australian Fixed Interest 20.05% $2,005,000
      Code Security name Weighting % Amount
      SCH0044AU Schroder Australian Investment Grade Credit Fund 10.04% $10,043
      SCH0046AU Schroder Fixed Income Fund 5.01% $5,006
      SCH0050AU SIMAL Higher Yielding Credit Pool 5.00% $4,998
      Australian Fixed Interest 20.05% $2,005,000
      International Fixed Interest 10.01% $10,009
      Code Security name Weighting % Amount
      SCH0077AU SIMAL Global Corporate Bond Fund 5.00% $4,996
      SCH0090AU Schroder Global High Yield 5.01% $5,013
      International Fixed Interest 10.01% $10,009
      Alternatives 10.02% $10,018
      Code Security name Weighting % Amount
      SCH0084AU Schroder Real Return Fund 10.02% $10,018
      Alternatives 10.02% $10,018
      100.00%
      Total
      $99,994
      Fees & Charges
      Enter an investment amount to get an estimate on your fees.
      Management fee
      1.00% $0
      +
      Indirect cost
      0% $0
      =
      Total Per Annum
      1.00% $0

      You will pay $0.00 per month when you invest with us based on the initial investment amount entered, and the investment manager and model portfolio chosen. All fees and charges are inclusive of GST.

      If you would like to see our fees and charges in more detail, please visit our Fees section.

      Initial Transaction Cost

      The estimated transaction cost for the funds in this model portfolio is $0

      Ready to Invest?

      Our single, simple fee covers administration and operations by OpenInvest, the services of your chosen investment manager, and any indirect costs.

      Invest
      Investment Objective
      Aims to achieve annualised returns of CPI+3-4% over rolling 7-year periods before fees.
      Typical Investor
      Investors who seek growth over the long term and are not sensitive to changes in the value of the portfolio.
      Investment Strategy and Approach
      This is an actively managed diversified portfolio of securities across: defensive asset classes, such as cash and fixed interest securities; diversifying assets such as higher yielding credit and alternatives; and growth asset classes such as Australian equities, global equities and property securities. By assessing how expensive asset classes are, Schroders forecasts future returns and the risk of loss to determine the most suitable asset allocation consistent with the investment objective. The resulting portfolio is diversified across a broad array of assets and securities, with strong emphasis on delivering the objectives with an acceptable level of risk.

      Model Composition

      Allocation as of November 2018

        Fees & Charges
        Enter an investment amount then scroll down to see an indicative example of the portfolio you would own, as well as the associated fee.
        Schroders Robust Growth
        As of November 2018
        Cash 9.99% $999,000
        Code Security name Weighting % Amount
        SCH0045AU Schroder Enhanced Cash Management Fund 9.99% $9,990
        Cash 9.99% $999,000
        Australian Shares 30.02% $3,002,000
        Code Security name Weighting % Amount
        SCH0100AU Schroder Australian Equity Pool 30.02% $30,022
        Australian Shares 30.02% $3,002,000
        International Shares 24.91% $24,907
        Code Security name Weighting % Amount
        SCH0048AU Schroder Global Core Index Fund (QEP) 22.91% $22,906
        SCH0078AU Schroder QEP Emerging Markets Fund 2.00% $2,001
        International Shares 24.91% $24,907
        Australian Fixed Interest 15.05% $15,051
        Code Security name Weighting % Amount
        SCH0044AU Schroder Australian Investment Grade Credit Fund 10.04% $10,044
        SCH0046AU Schroder Fixed Income Fund 5.01% $5,007
        Australian Fixed Interest 15.05% $15,051
        International Fixed Interest 10.01% $10,010
        Code Security name Weighting % Amount
        SCH0077AU SIMAL Global Corporate Bond Fund 5.00% $4,996
        SCH0090AU Schroder Global High Yield 5.01% $5,014
        International Fixed Interest 10.01% $10,010
        Alternatives 10.02% $10,019
        Code Security name Weighting % Amount
        SCH0084AU Schroder Real Return Fund 10.02% $10,019
        Alternatives 10.02% $10,019
        100.00%
        Total
        $99,998
        Fees & Charges
        Enter an investment amount to get an estimate on your fees.
        Management fee
        1.10% $0
        +
        Indirect cost
        0% $0
        =
        Total Per Annum
        1.10% $0

        You will pay $0.00 per month when you invest with us based on the initial investment amount entered, and the investment manager and model portfolio chosen. All fees and charges are inclusive of GST.

        If you would like to see our fees and charges in more detail, please visit our Fees section.

        Initial Transaction Cost

        The estimated transaction cost for the funds in this model portfolio is $0

        Ready to Invest?

        Our single, simple fee covers administration and operations by OpenInvest, the services of your chosen investment manager, and any indirect costs.

        Invest
        Investment Objective
        Aims to achieve annualised returns of CPI+4-6% over rolling 7-year periods before fees.
        Typical Investor
        Investors who are comfortable with high risk and volatility in their portfolios and have a long-term investment horizon.
        Investment Strategy and Approach
        This is an actively managed diversified portfolio of securities across: defensive asset classes, such as cash and fixed interest securities; diversifying assets such as higher yielding credit and alternatives; and growth asset classes such as Australian equities, global equities and property securities. By assessing how expensive asset classes are, Schroders forecasts future returns and the risk of loss to determine the most suitable asset allocation consistent with the investment objective. The resulting portfolio is diversified across a broad array of assets and securities, with strong emphasis on delivering the objectives with an acceptable level of risk.

        Model Composition

        Allocation as of November 2018

          Fees & Charges
          Enter an investment amount then scroll down to see an indicative example of the portfolio you would own, as well as the associated fee.
          Schroders Maximum Growth
          As of November 2018
          Cash 5.00% $500,000
          Code Security name Weighting % Amount
          SCH0045AU Schroder Enhanced Cash Management Fund 5.00% $5,000
          Cash 5.00% $500,000
          Australian Shares 40.05% $4,005,000
          Code Security name Weighting % Amount
          SCH0100AU Schroder Australian Equity Pool 40.05% $40,051
          Australian Shares 40.05% $4,005,000
          International Shares 34.90% $34,900
          Code Security name Weighting % Amount
          SCH0048AU Schroder Global Core Index Fund (QEP) 29.89% $29,893
          SCH0078AU Schroder QEP Emerging Markets Fund 5.01% $5,006
          International Shares 34.90% $34,900
          Australian Fixed Interest 5.01% $5,010
          Code Security name Weighting % Amount
          SCH0046AU Schroder Fixed Income Fund 5.01% $5,010
          Australian Fixed Interest 5.01% $5,010
          International Fixed Interest 5.02% $5,017
          Code Security name Weighting % Amount
          SCH0090AU Schroder Global High Yield 5.02% $5,017
          International Fixed Interest 5.02% $5,017
          Alternatives 10.02% $10,024
          Code Security name Weighting % Amount
          SCH0084AU Schroder Real Return Fund 10.02% $10,024
          Alternatives 10.02% $10,024
          100.00%
          Total
          $100,001
          Fees & Charges
          Enter an investment amount to get an estimate on your fees.
          Management fee
          1.20% $0
          +
          Indirect cost
          0% $0
          =
          Total Per Annum
          1.20% $0

          You will pay $0.00 per month when you invest with us based on the initial investment amount entered, and the investment manager and model portfolio chosen. All fees and charges are inclusive of GST.

          If you would like to see our fees and charges in more detail, please visit our Fees section.

          Initial Transaction Cost

          The estimated transaction cost for the funds in this model portfolio is $0

          Ready to Invest?

          Our single, simple fee covers administration and operations by OpenInvest, the services of your chosen investment manager, and any indirect costs.

          Invest

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