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Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Series Physical Gold - Managed Fund

Fund Objective
The option will hold units in an ETP and cash, CFS will target 95% exposure to the underlying ETP & the option will generally have exposure to the ETP within ranges of 92-98%. CFS has selected the Global X Physical Gold (ASX:GOLD) ETP issued by Global X Management (AUS) Limited. Global X has adopted a passive investment strategy for establishing and managing the Global X Physical Gold. The ETP provides investors with a beneficial interest in physical gold bullion. Gold bullion is quoted and traded in USD and the ETP is not currency hedged.
Fund Strategy
The option will hold units in an ETP and cash, CFS will target 95% exposure to the underlying ETP & the option will generally have exposure to the ETP within ranges of 92-98%. CFS has selected the Global X Physical Gold (ASX:GOLD) ETP issued by Global X Management (AUS) Limited. Global X has adopted a passive investment strategy for establishing and managing the Global X Physical Gold. The ETP provides investors with a beneficial interest in physical gold bullion. Gold bullion is quoted and traded in USD and the ETP is not currency hedged.

Fund Performance Comparison

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Fees 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 13.41% 20.38% 42.4% 60.25% 50.83% 36.55% -% -%
Growth return -4.06% 10.4% 33.89% 50.79% 47.21% 34.96% -% -%
Income return 17.47% 9.98% 8.51% 9.46% 3.62% 1.59% -% -%
Market index (Morningstar Long-Only Commodity TR AUD)
Total return 7.31% 15.54% 26.62% 41.74% 1.8% 2.09% 3.54% -1.44%
As at 31 Jan 2026. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Series Physical Gold
Cash
5.37%
Alternatives
94.63%
International Equities
0%
Average Allocation of Peers
Cash
1.52%
Alternatives
80.29%
International Equities
18.18%

General Information

Fund Details
Type Description
Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Series Physical Gold
Colonial First State Investments Limited
FSF5856AU
Commodities & Precious Metals
Not Rated
Investment Fund
21 Nov 2022
$45728221 million (as at 31 Jan 2026)
$2.517 (as at 11 Feb 2026)
$2.5144 (as at 11 Feb 2026)
Open
Offer information
Type Description
MER 0.60% (as at 22 Nov 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) 0.60% (as at 30 Jun 2025)
Minimum initial investment $5,000.00
Minimum additional investments

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Jan 2026)

Holding (as at 31 Jan 2026) Type % of Portfolio
Global X Physical Gold Structured 96.80%

FAQs about the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Series Physical Gold

The objective of the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Series Physical Gold managed fund is The option will hold units in an ETP and cash, CFS will target 95% exposure to the underlying ETP & the option will generally have exposure to the ETP within ranges of 92-98%. CFS has selected the Global X Physical Gold (ASX:GOLD) ETP issued by Global X Management (AUS) Limited. Global X has adopted a passive investment strategy for establishing and managing the Global X Physical Gold. The ETP provides investors with a beneficial interest in physical gold bullion. Gold bullion is quoted and traded in USD and the ETP is not currency hedged.

The strategy of the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Series Physical Gold managed fund is The option will hold units in an ETP and cash, CFS will target 95% exposure to the underlying ETP & the option will generally have exposure to the ETP within ranges of 92-98%. CFS has selected the Global X Physical Gold (ASX:GOLD) ETP issued by Global X Management (AUS) Limited. Global X has adopted a passive investment strategy for establishing and managing the Global X Physical Gold. The ETP provides investors with a beneficial interest in physical gold bullion. Gold bullion is quoted and traded in USD and the ETP is not currency hedged.

The APIR code of the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Series Physical Gold managed fund is FSF5856AU.

Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Series Physical Gold’s total return last month was 13.41%. This was made up of a growth return of -4.06% and an income return of 17.47%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Series Physical Gold’s total return for the last three months was 20.38%. This was made up of a growth return of 10.4% and an income return of 9.98%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Series Physical Gold’s one-year total return is 60.25%. This was made up of a growth return of 50.79% and an income return of 9.46%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Series Physical Gold’s one-year total return is 36.55%. This was made up of a growth return of 34.96% and an income return of 1.59%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

The asset allocation of the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Series Physical Gold managed fund is :

Cash
5.37%
Alternatives
94.63%
International Equities
0%

The Responsible Entity for the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Series Physical Gold managed fund is Colonial First State Investments Limited.

The Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Series Physical Gold managed fund belongs to the Commodities & Precious Metals sector/asset class.

As at 31 Jan 2026, the size of the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Series Physical Gold managed fund was $45728221 million.

The Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Series Physical Gold managed fund has an inception date of 21 Nov 2022.

The current entry price of the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Series Physical Gold managed fund is $2.517 per unit and the current exit price is $2.5144 per unit (as at 11 Feb 2026).

The current exit price of the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Series Physical Gold managed fund is $2.5144 per unit and the current entry price is $2.517 per unit (as at 11 Feb 2026).

The minimum initial investment amount for the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Series Physical Gold managed fund is $5,000. Minimum additional investment is $0.

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.