Fund Return 2017-2018
Fund return to 31 May 2018
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Fund
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Performance
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1 month
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Scheme Year to Date
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1 Year
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CERS Multi Asset
Fund
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1.2%
|
4.3%
|
4.3%
|
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CERS Bond Fund
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-0.3%
|
1.4%
|
1.4%
|
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CERS Cash Fund
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-0.1%
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-0.8%
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-0.8%
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CERS Equity Fund
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2.4%
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7.6%
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7.6%
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CERS Property Fund
|
0.5
%
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3.8%
|
3.8%
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CERS Alternative
Asset Fund
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-0.7%
|
-1.1%
|
-1.1%
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Investment
Commentary
Provided by Mercer - CERS Investment Adviser
Market
developments
May was a turbulent month for financial
markets as political risks, such as the possibility of a global trade war,
tensions relating to North Korea and the
Iran nuclear deal, rose.
In Italy, the two populist parties failed
to form a government as the interim president vetoed their choice of the
finance minister. In response, the 2-year Italian bond yield rose by about 3%.
Despite the intra-month volatility, a
positive economic backdrop, strong corporate earnings and subdued inflation expectations, led developed market equities to rise slightly.
Emerging market equities lagged, posting a
loss of about 2% (in local currency terms).
The commodity market rallied.
In currency markets, the US Dollar rose against most currencies on the
back of stronger economic data.
Economic
data
The global economy remains in good shape,
despite some signs of slowing from the rapid rate seen at the start of the
year.
In the US, the labour market tightened
further with the unemployment rate falling to 3.8% (the equal lowest in 50
years) and wage growth picking up slightly. In addition, US business and
consumer confidence remained at high levels.
In the Eurozone, economic data softened
somewhat, but remained at high levels. The labour market remains strong with
unemployment at 8.5%, the lowest since 2009.
In the UK, economic data was satisfactory,
although consumer confidence remained at below average levels as Brexit
uncertainty persisted. The UK unemployment remained at 4.2%, the lowest level
in 40 years.
In Japan, economic data weakened slightly.
In China, leading growth indicators
remained at strong levels.
Elsewhere in Emerging Markets, we saw a
continuation of economic strength, despite problems in Turkey and Argentina.
NOTES
Scheme Year to date performance is the period from 1 June 2017 to the most recent month shown.
1 Year performance is the cumulative performance of the last 12 months to the most recent month shown.
Multi Asset Fund performance assumes no lifestyling.
Performance shown is net of annual management charge.
The investment choices offered by the Trustee will be regularly reviewed and may be varied from time to time.
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contact them or your own independent financial adviser to assist you to review
your investment choices. You can contact Milestone Advisory DAC at Canal
House, Canal Road, Dublin 6, at info@milestoneadvisory.ie or call them on 01
4068020. Their website is www.milestoneadvisory.ie.
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