Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

The option aims to achieve returns that exceed the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index over rolling three-year periods before fees and taxes.

Fund Strategy

The option invests mainly in Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) listed shares but may also invest in global developed market shares (maximum limit of 20%) and cash.The option implements a managed volatility equities strategy that aims to reduce volatility by identifying, and investing in, high quality listed equity securities that have reasonable valuations, high quality cash flows and relatively stable share prices. Derivatives will not be used for leveraging or gearing purposes.

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Fund performance

	1M	3M	6M	1Y p.a.	2Y p.a.	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.	10Y p.a.
Total return	0.41%	4.97%	3.09%	10.74%	9.5%	3.93%	4.82%	6%
Growth return	-0.6%	3.91%	1.06%	6.88%	6.36%	0.78%	1.96%	2.86%
Income return	1.01%	1.06%	2.03%	3.86%	3.14%	3.15%	2.86%	3.14%
Market index (S&P/ASX 200 TR AUD)
Total return	-1.31%	2.1%	8.44%	24.89%	13.39%	8.01%	8.17%	8.32%

As at 30 Sep 2024. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund

Australian Equities: 69.84%

International Equities: 24.52%

Cash: 5.64%

Property: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 93.16%

International Equities: 4.29%

Cash: 0.03%

Property: 2.10%

Fixed Interest: 0.40%

Alternatives: 0.02%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund
APIR Code	FSF0456AU
Sector/Asset Class	Equity Australia Large Blend
Morningstar Rating	(as at 30 Sep 2024)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	23 Apr 2004
Fund Size	$28.65 million (as at 30 Sep 2024)
Entry Price	$1.5675 (as at 30 Oct 2024)
Exit Price	$1.5644 (as at 30 Oct 2024)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.77% (as at 15 Jun 2024)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) - Estimated	0.77% (as at 30 Jun 2023) (Estimated)
Performance fee (included in ICR)	0
Minimum initial investment	$20,000
Minimum redemption amount

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Aug 2023)

Holding (as at 31 Aug 2023)	Type	% of Portfolio
Medibank Private Ltd	Equity	5.01%
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FAQs about the Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund

What is the objective of the Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund managed fund?

The objective of the Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund managed fund is The option aims to achieve returns that exceed the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index over rolling three-year periods before fees and taxes.

What is the strategy for the Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund managed fund?

The strategy of the Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund managed fund is The option invests mainly in Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) listed shares but may also invest in global developed market shares (maximum limit of 20%) and cash.The option implements a managed volatility equities strategy that aims to reduce volatility by identifying, and investing in, high quality listed equity securities that have reasonable valuations, high quality cash flows and relatively stable share prices. Derivatives will not be used for leveraging or gearing purposes.

What is the APIR code of the Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund managed fund?

The APIR code of the Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund managed fund is FSF0456AU.

What was Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund’s total return last month?

Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund’s total return last month was 0.41%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.6% and an income return of 1.01%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2024.

What was Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund’s total return for the last three months?

Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund’s total return for the last three months was 4.97%. This was made up of a growth return of 3.91% and an income return of 1.06%%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2024.

What is Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund’s one-year total return?

Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund’s one-year total return is 10.74%. This was made up of a growth return of 6.88% and an income return of 3.86%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2024.

What is Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund’s three-year total return?

Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund’s one-year total return is 3.93%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.78% and an income return of 3.15%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2024.

What is the asset allocation of the Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 69.84%

International Equities: 24.52%

Cash: 5.64%

Property: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

What sector/asset class does the Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund managed fund belong to?

The Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund managed fund belongs to the Equity Australia Large Blend sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund managed fund?

As at 30 Sep 2024, the size of the Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund managed fund was $28.65 million.

What is the inception date of the Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund managed fund?

The Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund managed fund has an inception date of 23 Apr 2004.

What is the current entry price of the Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund managed fund?

The current entry price of the Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund managed fund is $1.5675 per unit and the current exit price is $1.5644 per unit (as at 30 Oct 2024).

What is the current exit price of the Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund managed fund?

The current exit price of the Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund managed fund is $1.5644 per unit and the current entry price is $1.5675 per unit (as at 30 Oct 2024).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Colonial FirstChoice - AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund managed fund is $20,000.

Fund data sourced from Morningstar. Some material is copyright and published under licence from ASX Operations Pty Limited ACN 004 523 782 ("ASXO"). Data and content is provided for personal use only. Whilst every care has been taken in producing these numbers, neither Morningstar nor InvestSMART can make any guarantees around the complete accuracy of these figures. Should you decide to change investments, please read all relevant disclosure documents including the Product Disclosure Statements and if required, you may consider speaking to a financial professional for further guidance. A tax event may be realised as a result of switching investments. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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