NorthStar Cautious Growth Portfolio
Investment Objective
The NorthStar Cautious Growth Portfolio is suitable for investors who are seeking capital growth and require some degree of capital security, protecting their investment from some short-term market fluctuation. The portfolio is constructed using a broad range of assets which may include equities, fixed income, property, infrastructure, alternative investments and cash. The diversification and low-risk construction of this portfolio will insulate investors from some short-term market volatility and provide some capital protection. Equity exposure will typically be around 50%, meaning long-term returns may be lower than some portfolios in the NorthStar range to achieve the required level of capital security.
Due to the nature of underlying holdings, investment in this portfolio should be seen as a long-term strategy. Risk aspects include inflation risk, capital risk, shortfall risk, and exchange rate risk. The portfolio targets capital growth in excess of 4-5% per annum over a rolling 5-year period and is benchmarked against the IA Mixed Investment 20-60% Shares sector average. Values may fall as well as rise and investors may not get back the amount originally invested.
Portfolio Risk
The NorthStar Cautious Growth Portfolio is a lower-risk investment strategy that is likely to exhibit lower than average volatility and downside risk to achieve the required level of capital growth.
FE Risk Score: 63 Indicative Risk Level: 4/10 Volatility: 7.6%
Portfolio Asset Allocation
The current asset allocation of the NorthStar Cautious Growth Portfolio:
Key Information
A summary of key information about the NorthStar Cautious Growth Portfolio:
| Portfolio Type: Capital Growth
| Inception Date: 01.01.15
| Constituent Funds: 10
| FE Risk Score: 63
| Historic Yield: 1.7%
| Volatility: 7.6%
| Targeted Average Annual Return¹: 4-5%
| Indicative Risk Level: 4/10
| Rebalance Frequency: Biannual
| Benchmark²: IA MI 20-60% Shares
Constituent Funds
The NorthStar Cautious Growth Portfolio contains the following funds:
| HSBC Global Strategy Balanced Portfolio 17%
| HSBC FTSE All-World Index 16%
| Vanguard LifeStrategy 60% Equity 15%
| Aviva Investors Multi-Asset Core Fund II 10%
| BlackRock MyMap 4 10%
| Fidelity Multi Asset Allocator Growth 9%
| CT Universal MAP Balanced 7%
| Legal & General Multi-Index 5 6%
| Janus Henderson Diversified Alternatives 4%
| Legal & General Global 100 Index Trust 3%
| Royal London Short Term Money Market 3%
Portfolio Charges
At NorthStar, we believe in total charging transparency and are committed to simple, clear fees. The annual charge for the NorthStar Cautious Growth Portfolio is:
| Annual Portfolio Charge (OCF)³: 0.21%
All investors also pay an annual platform charge and ongoing advice fee dependent upon circumstances.
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Portfolio Performance
Performance of the NorthStar Cautious Growth Portfolio since inception (January 2015) to August 2024:
Portfolio Documents
NorthStar Cautious Growth Portfolio Factsheet
NorthStar Cautious Growth Portfolio Key Investor Information Document Pack
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2. Portfolio benchmarked over a rolling 5-year period.
3. Calculated using the weighted ongoing charges figure (OCF) of constituent funds on primary platform. Portfolio charges on other platforms may vary.
Performance data are on a bid-to-bid basis, with income reinvested. Performance data do not take into account platform or advisory charges and exclude any holdings in platform ‘cash accounts’. Performance data show returns for discounted ‘super clean’ funds where these are available. Such funds may not be available on all platforms. Performance data are rounded to the nearest 0.1% so small rounding errors may occur. Data correct as at 01.08.24. Source: FE. The value of investments and the income from them can fluctuate and investors may not get back the full amount invested. Past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance. The tax treatment of investments depends on individual circumstances and is subject to changes in tax legislation. Figures are provided for illustrative purposes only and their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Information provided should not be relied upon in isolation when making investment decisions and does not constitute advice or an offer to purchase any investment or product. Please contact us for more information on our range of portfolios.
Awards, Accreditations & Trade Associations
NorthStar is proud to be a member of the leading financial planning trade associations. Through a continued commitment to adhere to the highest professional standards and deliver exceptional service, NorthStar has received a number of awards and professional accreditations.
