Russell World Equity Strategies Fund Please note that this fund is available to both retail and institutional investors. Fund at a glance     Suitable For   Investors who want exposure to a diversified portfolio of New Zealand and international shares and global real estate securities. Investment Objective   To provide exposure to a diversified portfolio of New Zealand and international shares and global real estate securities.     To provide a total return, before costs and tax, higher than the Fund's benchmark over the long term. Investment Strategy   The Fund is predominantly invested in New Zealand and international shares listed on stock exchanges in developed international markets. The Fund also invests in property trusts and property related securities listed on stock exchanges in developed international markets. Currency hedging is used to hedge benchmark currency exposures for international shares and global property back to New Zealand dollars. The Fund may also invest in unlisted and emerging market securities and engage in short selling. Legal Structure   Australian Unit Trust Currency   NZ$ Benchmark   Commencing 1 August 2007:     77.5% MSCI World Net Dividends Reinvested Accumulation Index (hedged to NZ$)     20% NZSX 50 Gross Index     2.5% FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Global Real Estate Index (Net)     Prior to 1 August 2007:     80% MSCI World Net Dividends Reinvested Accumulation Index (hedged to NZ$)     20% NZSX 50 Gross Index Minimum Investment Timeframe   5+ years Inception Date   31 October 1998 For further information please call 0800 357 666 or                     Retail investors and financial advisers                     Fiona Lintott, Head of Business Development                   flintott@russell.com Institutional investors                     Ed Schuck, Managing Director                   eschuck@russell.com Delwyn Dunnett, Client Services Manager                   ddunnett@russell.com Maria Flaherty, Client Services Manager                   mflaherty@russell.com The information contained in this publication was prepared by Russell Investment Group Ltd on the basis of information available at the time of preparation. This publication provides general information only and should not be relied upon in making an investment decision. Investors should seek professional advice which takes into account their personal circumstances before making an investment decision. Accordingly, Russell Investment Management Ltd and their directors will not be liable (to the maximum extent permitted by law) for any loss or damage arising as a result of reliance being placed on any of the information contained in this publication. Russell Investment Group Ltd, Russell Investment Management Ltd, any member of the Russell Group or their directors do not guarantee the investment of the returns on the investments in the Russell Funds Investment Programme. The Product Disclosure Statements or the Information Memorandum for the Russell Funds (as applicable) are available by contacting Russell Investment Group on 0800 357 6633. Copyright 2008 Russell Investment Group Ltd. All rights reserved			RELATED Information Fund Performance Quarterly Fund Review Printer friendly version of this page Send feedback or comments

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