Overview
Established on 29 November 2001, the Hunter Hall Global Ethical Trust (GET) is principally invested in an ethically screened global portfolio of manufacturing, service and distribution businesses. The objective of the GET is to increase the wealth of its investors by substantially outperforming the global stockmarkets, benchmarked by the MSCI World Total Return Index, Net Dividends Reinvested, in Australian Dollars (MSCI World), over the medium to long term without incurring significant risk to capital.
Key InformationNil for Class B unitholders
2.09% (excluding performance fee)
1. Distributions are only payable when there is net income to distribute.
2. For Class B unitholders: The Management Fee Rebate can be accessed by wholesale investors, or by investors who access the Funds via IDPS platforms such as Master Trusts or Wraps.
3.Advisor Remuneration is a fee paid by Hunter Hall to licensed advisors from the Management Fees it earns from the GET, GEH and AVT. It is not an additional fee for investors.
4.The Management Expense Ratio (MER) is a measurement of costs incurred by an investor who invests in an unlisted Managed Investment Scheme that would not be incurred by an investor who invests directly in the same assets as held by the Scheme. The MERs shown are based on unaudited financial statements. The Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) measures the costs of managing the Funds' investments that are not deducted directly from an investors account, including investment-related legal costs, management and performance fees paid to the investment manager, custody fees and the net effect of any GST. For the Hunter Hall Funds the ICR equates to the Total MER.
Performance as at 31/01/2012
World
Performance
The following chart illustrates the value of a net investment of $10,000 in the GET since its inception on 29 November 2001, compared to a net investment of $10,000 in the MSCI World. The GET figure is net of fees including, but not limited to, the management fee of 1.8% per annum and the 15% performance fee.
at Market Value
The net income of the Fund is distributed to unitholders as soon as practicable after each 30 June and 31 December.
Income distributions can be reinvested in additional units, deposited directly to a nominated bank account or mailed by cheque.
The GET's unit price has gone from $1.00, at inception on 29 November 2001, to $0.97 at 31 December 2011. In addition the Fund has distributed a total of $0.38 per unit over that period. Of the 21 six-month periods over the life of the Fund, the GET has made a distribution on eight occasions.
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Distribution History
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Rating: Recommended

Rating: Recommended
Rating: Recommended


Rating: Certified

(awarded to Hunter Hall)
Money Management Lonsec Fund Manager of the Year Awards
May 2011
(awarded to Hunter Hall)
AFR Smart Investor Blue Ribbon Awards 2010
August 2010
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3. Zenith's ratings are prepared exclusively for clients of Zenith Investment Partners (Zenith). The rating is of a general nature and does not have regard to the particular circumstances or needs of any specific person who may read it. Each client should assess either personally or with the assistance of a licensed financial adviser whether the Zenith rating or advice is appropriate to their situation before making an investment decision. The information contained in the rating is believed to be reliable, but its completeness and accuracy is not guaranteed. Opinions expressed may change without notice. Zenith accepts no liability, whether direct or indirect arising from the use of information contained in the rating. No part of this rating is to be construed as a solicitation to buy or sell any investment. Zenith usually receives a fee for rating the fund manager and product(s) against accepted criteria considered comprehensive and objective.
4. Hunter Hall has been certified by RIAA according to the strict disclosure practices required under the Responsible Investment Certification Program. See www.responsibleinvestment.org for details.

