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The Highly Recommended rating indicates that Lonsec has very strong conviction the financial product can generate risk adjusted returns in line with relevant objectives. The financial product is considered a preferred entry point to this asset class or strategy.
The Recommended rating indicates that Lonsec has strong conviction the financial product can generate risk adjusted returns in line with relevant objectives. The Financial product is considered an appropriate entry point to this asset class or strategy.
The Investment Grade rating indicates that Lonsec has conviction the financial product can generate risk adjusted returns in line with relevant objectives. However, if applicable, Lonsec believes the financial product has fewer competitive advantages than its peers.
The Fund Watch rating indicates that no new investment into this financial product is recommended. A significant change has occurred with the financial product and a detailed assessment of the change is needed and/or series of rectifying actions required prior to this rating being changed.
The Redeem rating indicates the financial product is no longer considered worthy of investment for any time period and investors should immediately redeem units from the financial product, subject to seeking financial advice.
The Screened Out rating indicates that Lonsec currently does not have conviction that the financial product can generate risk adjusted returns in line with relevant objectives. The financial product currently has insufficient competitive advantages relative to its review peer group (if applicable).
The Approved rating indicates that Lonsec believes the financial product can generate risk adjusted returns in line with relevant objectives. If applicable, the financial product provides an adequate means for investors to gain exposure to underlying assets.
The Not Approved rating indicates that Lonsec believes the financial product cannot generate risk adjusted returns in line with relevant objectives. If applicable, the financial product does not provide an adequate means for investors to gain exposure to underlying assets.
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Warning: Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Ratings are General Advice and are based on the merits of the financial product(s) without considering any person’s particular financial circumstances, needs and objectives. Lonsec assumes no obligation to update this document after publication. Except for any liability which cannot be excluded, Lonsec, its directors, officers, employees and agents disclaim all liability for any error, inaccuracy, misstatement or omission, or any loss suffered through relying on the document or any information.
