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ACTIVE MULTI-ASSET PORTFOLIOS

These portfolios feature "Tactical Asset Allocation", meaning the amount of Cash, Bonds and Shares in each portfolio is adjusted by Nucleus Wealth to take advantage of global economic themes and help protect the portfolio during volatile market conditions

Through our onboarding portal you can select any of the portfolios, a blend of several, or receive a recommendation of an appropriate blend for you using our free online advice tool

 

Tactical Growth

Features

High growth portfolio for investors who are comfortable with higher levels of volatility and have a longer investment timeframe

  • Actively Managed, meaning the portfolio is regularly monitored to seek out opportunities in world markets
  • By using Managed Accounts, every investor has their own individual portfolio, managed by Nucleus Wealth. This means that all dividends, distributions and franking credits are captured within your portfolio
  • Blend of assets that are tactically managed within the minimum and maximum weighting range of the portfolio ie. max 98% share exposure. Target allocations are shown in the following pie chart
  • Personalise with ethical and investment overlays, allowing you to exclude or include themes from over 100 different options
  • Minimum Investment is $10,000
  • Benchmark is Australian Inflation (CPI) + 4.5%
  • View the Target Market Determination for this portfolio

Fees

  • Our investment management fee is 0.64% of your account balance per annum
  • There are additional platform and administration fees which vary with investment size and asset type
  • A full break down of all fees is provided during our onboarding process, and before you make a decision.

 

Performance

1 Year
6.9% p.a		 5 Year
5.6% p.a		 Inception
6.8% p.a

 

cummulative return

 

Past performance is not an indication of future performance. The above returns are per annum, as of January 31st 2025 and after investment fees (of 0.64%) but before administration fees (variable, available on our client portal and FAQs). Inception returns are per annum from 31 July 2017. You can view our full performance reports here.

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Tactical Growth
Tactical Accumulation

Features

Conservative portfolio for investors who do not have an income requirement

  • Actively Managed, meaning the portfolio is regularly monitored to seek out opportunities in world markets
  • By using Managed Accounts, every investor has their own individual portfolio, managed by Nucleus Wealth. This means that all dividends, distributions and franking credits are captured within your portfolio
  • Blend of assets that are tactically managed within the minimum and maximum weighting range of the portfolio ie. max 50% share exposure. Target allocations are shown in the following pie chart
  • Personalise with ethical and investment overlays, allowing you to exclude or include themes from over 100 different options
  • Minimum Investment is $10,000
  • Benchmark is Australian Inflation (CPI) + 2.5%
  • View the Target Market Determination for this portfolio

Fees

  • Our investment management fee is 0.64% of your account balance per annum
  • There are additional platform and administration fees which vary with investment size and asset type
  • A full break down of all fees is provided during our onboarding process, and before you make a decision.

 

Performance

 

1 Year
4.3% p.a		 5 Year
1.3% p.a		 Inception
2.8% p.a

 

Tactical Accumulation

 

Past performance is not an indication of future performance. The above returns are per annum, as of January 31st 2025 and after investment fees (of 0.64%) but before administration fees (variable, available on our client portal and FAQs). Inception returns are per annum from 31 July 2017. You can view our full performance reports here.

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Tactical Accumulation
Tactical Income

Features

High growth portfolio for investors who are comfortable with higher levels of volatility and have a longer investment timeframe

  • Actively Managed, meaning the portfolio is regularly monitored to seek out opportunities in world markets
  • By using Managed Accounts, every investor has their own individual portfolio, managed by Nucleus Wealth. This means that all dividends, distributions and franking credits are captured within your portfolio
  • Blend of assets that are tactically managed within the minimum and maximum weighting range of the portfolio ie. max 98% share exposure. Target allocations are shown in the following pie chart
  • Personalise with ethical and investment overlays, allowing you to exclude or include themes from over 100 different options
  • Minimum Investment is $10,000
  • Benchmark is Australian Inflation (CPI) + 4.5%
  • View the Target Market Determination for this portfolio

Fees

  • Our investment management fee is 0.64% of your account balance per annum
  • There are additional platform and administration fees which vary with investment size and asset type
  • A full break down of all fees is provided during our onboarding process, and before you make a decision.

 

Performance

 

1 Year
4.1% p.a		 5 Year
0.8% p.a		 Inception
2.5% p.a

 

Tactical-income

 

Past performance is not an indication of future performance. The above returns are per annum, as of January 31st 2025 and after investment fees (of 0.64%) but before administration fees (variable, available on our client portal and FAQs). Inception returns are per annum from 31 July 2017. You can view our full performance reports here.

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Tactical Income

ACTIVE SHARE PORTFOLIOS

These portfolios hold only Australian or International shares respectively, and do not feature Tactical Asset Allocation, meaning they are always fully invested and are not ‘de-risked’ at any time. This can mean higher levels of volatility compared with Tactical portfolios.

Through our onboarding portal you can select any of the portfolios or a blend of several, click here to begin personalising your portfolio

 

Core International

Features

A portfolio of leading global companies' shares (60-80 holdings)

  • Actively Managed, meaning we monitor stock prices and buy or sell accordingly, whilst ensuring a diversified mix of sectors
  • By using Managed Accounts, every investor has their own individual portfolio, managed by Nucleus Wealth. This means that all dividends, distributions and franking credits are captured within your portfolio
  • Ideal for those who wish to manage their own asset portfolio whilst having Nucleus manage the International share component of the portfolio for them
  • Personalise with our ethical and investment overlays, allowing you to exclude or include themes from over 100 different options.
  • Minimum investment: $10,000 (platform dependent)
  • Benchmark is the MSCI World Index
  • View the Target Market Determination for this portfolio

Fees

  • Our investment management fee is 0.64% of your account balance per annum
  • There are additional platform and administration fees which vary with investment size and asset type
  • A full break down of all fees is provided during our onboarding process, and before you make a decision.

 

Performance

1 Year
10.5% p.a		 5 Year
11.7% p.a		 Inception
12.2% p.a

 

Core-International

 

Past performance is not an indication of future performance. The above returns are per annum, as of March 31st 2025 and after investment fees (of 0.64%) but before administration fees (variable, available on our client portal and FAQs). Inception returns are per annum from 31 July 2017. You can view our full performance reports here.

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Core Australia

Features

A portfolio of leading Australian companies' shares (20-30 holdings)

  • Actively Managed, meaning the portfolio is regularly monitored to seek out opportunities in world markets, whilst ensuring a diversified mix of sectors
  • By using Managed Accounts, every investor has their own individual portfolio, managed by Nucleus Wealth. This means that all dividends, distributions and franking credits are captured within your portfolio
  • Ideal for those who wish to manage their own asset portfolio whilst having Nucleus manage the Australian share component of the portfolio for them
  • Personalise with our ethical and investment overlays, allowing you to exclude or include themes from over 100 different options.
  • Minimum investment: $10,000 (platform dependent)
  • Benchmark is the MSCI Australia index
  • View the Target Market Determination for this portfolio

Fees

  • Our investment management fee is 0.64% of your account balance per annum
  • There are additional platform and administration fees which vary with investment size and asset type
  • A full break down of all fees is provided during our onboarding process, and before you make a decision.

 

Performance

1 Year
5.9% p.a		 5 Year
10.6% p.a		 Inception
7.0% p.a

 

Core-International

 

Past performance is not an indication of future performance. The above returns are per annum, as of March 31st 2025 and after investment fees (of 0.64%) but before administration fees (variable, available on our client portal and FAQs). Inception returns are per annum from 31 July 2017. You can view our full performance reports here.

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PASSIVE DIRECT INDEXING PORTFOLIOS

Passively managed investment solutions for those who are happy to receive indexed returns whilst paying lower fees. These portfolios hold only Australian or International shares or ASX listed Bonds, and do not feature Tactical Asset Allocation, meaning they are always fully invested and are not ‘de-risked’ at any time. This can mean higher levels of volatility compared with Tactical portfolios.

 

Global Leaders

Features

A portfolio of the largest global shares by market capitalisation (the number of holdings can be customised by you: between 15 and 75).

  • Investment objective: To provide an exposure to a basket of the largest global stocks.
  • Investment strategy: The model provides exposure to a portfolio of the largest global equities by market capitalisation1. The model will generally hold the 40 (by default) largest shares listed in developed markets2.

  • Ideal for those who wish to manage their own asset portfolio and want to include a lower cost Global Equities exposure

  • Personalise with ethical and investment overlays, allowing you to exclude or include themes from over 100 different options.

  • Minimum investment: $10,000 (platform dependent)

  • During periods when small companies outperform larger ones the portfolio may underperform, and vice versa.

  • Portfolio is unhedged so investors are exposed to AUD movements

  • View the Target Market Determination for this portfolio

Fees

  • Our investment management fee is 0.17% of your account balance per annum
  • There are additional platform and administration fees which vary with investment size and asset type
  • A full break down of all fees is provided during our onboarding process, and before you make a decision.

Performance

1 Year
9.8% p.a		 3 Year
14.8% p.a		 Inception
16.2% p.a

 

Global-Leaders

 

Past performance is not an indication of future performance. The above returns are per annum, as of March 31st 2025 and after investment fees (of 0.17%) but before administration fees (variable, available on our client portal and FAQs). Inception returns are per annum from 1 January 2021. You can view our full performance reports here.

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Australian Leaders

Features

A portfolio of the largest ASX listed companies' shares (the number of holdings can be customised by you: between 15 and 75).

  • Investment objective: This is a passive strategy designed to provide an exposure to a basket of the largest Australian stocks.
  • Investment strategy: The model provides exposure to a portfolio of the 25 (by default) largest companies on the ASX.
  • Ideal for those who wish to manage their own asset portfolio and want to  include  a lower cost Australian Equities exposure
  • Personalise with ethical and investment overlays, allowing you to exclude or include themes from over 100 different options.
  • Minimum investment: $10,000 (platform dependent)
  • View the Target Market Determination for this portfolio


Fees

  • Our investment management fee is 0.17% of your account balance per annum
  • There are additional platform and administration fees which vary with investment size and asset type
  • A full break down of all fees is provided during our onboarding process, and before you make a decision.

Performance

1 Year
2.7% p.a		 3 Year
5.9% p.a		 Inception
9.0% p.a*

 

Australian-Leaders

 

Past performance is not an indication of future performance. The above returns are per annum, as of March 31st 2025 and after investment fees (of 0.17%) but before administration fees (variable, available on our client portal and FAQs). Inception returns are per annum from 1 January 2021. You can view our full performance reports here.

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Government Bond Ladder

Features

A portfolio of Australian Commonwealth Government Bonds listed on the ASX.

  • Investment objective: Passively managed portfolio creating a bond ladder using ten to 15 ASX listed Australian Commonwealth Government Bonds of various maturities.

  • Investment Strategy: The overall portfolio is constructed to target an average weighted maturity similar to the Bloomberg AusBond Treasury 0+Yr Index. Bonds are usually held to maturity and target minimal trading
  • Ideal for those who wish to manage their own asset portfolio and want to  include a lower cost Bond exposure
  • Minimum Investment is $10,000
  • Benchmark is the Bloomberg AusBond Treasury Index
  • View the Target Market Determination for this portfolio

Fees

  • Our investment management fee is 0 to 0.11% of your account balance per annum.
  • There are additional platform and administration fees which vary with investment size and asset type
  • A full break down of all fees is provided during our onboarding process, and before you make a decision.

Performance

1 Year
3.0% p.a		 3 Year
0.3% p.a		 Inception
-1.7% p.a

 

Bond-Ladder

 

Past performance is not an indication of future performance. The above returns are per annum, as of March 31st 2025 and after investment fees (of 0.11%) but before administration fees (variable, available on our client portal and FAQs). Inception returns are per annum from 1 January 2021. You can view our full performance reports here.

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