Macquarie offers five pre-selected portfolios, compiled by Macquarie Equities Limited, to take the hassle out of choosing shares.
A moderate risk portfolio comprising large and currently liquid companies, the majority of which generally pay highly franked dividend income. The portfolio is weighted to track the S&P/ASX 100.
| Current weightings (for loans less than $100,000) | |
| BHP Billiton Limited | 25.0% |
| Woolworths Limited | 25.0% |
| Commonwealth Bank of Australia | 25.0% |
| QBE Insurance Group | 25.0% |
Contains stocks with a lower yield but greater emphasis on growth. This portfolio is designed to suit investors who may not have a strong reliance on dividend income.
| Current weightings (for loans less than $100,000) | |
| BHP Billiton Limited | 30.0% |
| Commonwealth Bank of Australia | 30.0% |
| QBE Insurance Group Limited | 25.0% |
| AMP Limited | 15.0% |
Contains a diversified selection of shares that traditionally pay highly franked dividends. This portfolio may suit investors who are looking for income as well as growth.
| Current weightings (for loans less than $100,000) | |
| Commonwealth Bank of Australia | 30.0% |
| Westpac Banking Corporation | 30.0% |
| Telstra Corporation Limited | 25.0% |
| Westfield Group | 15.0% |
Consists of the four major banks. This section has been a standout performer in the Australian market for a number of years.
| Current weightings (for loans less than $100,000) | |
| Westpac Banking Corporation | 35.0% |
| Commonwealth Bank of Australia | 30.0% |
| Australia and New Zealand Banking Group | 20.0% |
| National Australia Bank Limited | 15.0% |
Selected shares expected to benefit from exposure to key structural themes impacting the Australian market over the next five years.
| Current weightings (for loans less than $100,000) | |
| AMP Limited | 25.0% |
| BHP Billiton Limited | 25.0% |
| CSL Limited | 25.0% |
| Transurban Group | 25.0% |
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