Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective

To provide long-term capital growth and income. The option aims to outperform the composite benchmark over rolling three year periods before fees and taxes.

Fund Strategy

The option's broad asset allocation is to be 50% invested in growth assets (shares and property securities) and 50% in defensive assets (fixed interest and cash). Allocations are reviewed regularly although a reallocation is only considered in response to a fundamental change in long-term expectations or market demand. The option aims to add value through a disciplined approach to the selection of the investments held by the option. Derivatives may be used for risk management. The option may hedge some or all of its currency exposure.

Fund Performance Comparison

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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	2.01%	-6.96%	-4.27%	-0.57%	2.8%	3.31%	3.01%	4.14%
Growth return	2.01%	-6.96%	-4.27%	-0.57%	2.8%	3.31%	3.01%	4.14%
Income return	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
Market index (Morningstar AUS Balance Tgt Alloc NR AUD)
Total return	1.42%	4.1%	5.63%	9.6%	10.37%	9.02%	6.33%	6.31%

As at 30 Apr 2020. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced

Australian Equities: 17.28%

International Equities: 29.21%

Cash: 4.69%

Property & Infrastructure: 2.69%

Fixed Interest: 46.14%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 16.39%

International Equities: 27.86%

Cash: 8.26%

Property & Infrastructure: 3.78%

Fixed Interest: 36.21%

Alternatives: 7.50%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced
Fund Status	Closed
Responsible Entity	Colonial First State Investments Limited
APIR Code	FSF0389AU
Sector/Asset Class	Multisector Balanced
Morningstar Rating	(as at 30 Apr 2020)
Legal Structure	Superannuation Fund
Fund Inception	12 Sep 2002
Fund Size	$3.56 million (as at 30 Apr 2020)
Entry Price	$2.0676 (as at 8 May 2020)
Exit Price	$2.0676 (as at 8 May 2020)
Fund Status	Finalised

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	1.17% (as at 28 Aug 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	1.17% (as at 30 Jun 2025)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	0.01
Minimum initial investment
Minimum additional investments
Minimum redemption amount

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Jan 2025)

Holding (as at 31 Jan 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
BHP Group Ltd	Equity	1.96%
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FAQs about the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced

What is the objective of the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced managed fund?

The objective of the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced managed fund is To provide long-term capital growth and income. The option aims to outperform the composite benchmark over rolling three year periods before fees and taxes.

What is the strategy for the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced managed fund?

The strategy of the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced managed fund is The option's broad asset allocation is to be 50% invested in growth assets (shares and property securities) and 50% in defensive assets (fixed interest and cash). Allocations are reviewed regularly although a reallocation is only considered in response to a fundamental change in long-term expectations or market demand. The option aims to add value through a disciplined approach to the selection of the investments held by the option. Derivatives may be used for risk management. The option may hedge some or all of its currency exposure.

What is the APIR code of the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced managed fund?

The APIR code of the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced managed fund is FSF0389AU.

What was Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced’s total return last month?

Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced’s total return last month was 2.01%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.01% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Apr 2020.

What was Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced’s total return for the last three months?

Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced’s total return for the last three months was -6.96%. This was made up of a growth return of -6.96% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Apr 2020.

What is Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced’s one-year total return?

Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced’s one-year total return is -0.57%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.57% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Apr 2020.

What is Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced’s three-year total return?

Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced’s one-year total return is 3.31%. This was made up of a growth return of 3.31% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Apr 2020.

What is the asset allocation of the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 17.28%

International Equities: 29.21%

Cash: 4.69%

Property & Infrastructure: 2.69%

Fixed Interest: 46.14%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced managed fund is Colonial First State Investments Limited.

What sector/asset class does the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced managed fund belong to?

The Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced managed fund belongs to the Multisector Balanced sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced managed fund?

As at 30 Apr 2020, the size of the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced managed fund was $3.56 million.

What is the inception date of the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced managed fund?

The Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced managed fund has an inception date of 12 Sep 2002.

What is the current entry price of the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced managed fund?

The current entry price of the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced managed fund is $2.0676 per unit and the current exit price is $2.0676 per unit (as at 8 May 2020).

What is the current exit price of the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced managed fund?

The current exit price of the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced managed fund is $2.0676 per unit and the current entry price is $2.0676 per unit (as at 8 May 2020).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - Colonial Balanced managed fund is $0. Minimum additional investment is $0.

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