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Colonial FirstChoice Investments - PIMCO Global Bond - Managed Fund

Fund Objective
The option utilises PIMCO's core fixed interest strategy of seeking strong; consistent investment returns while at the same time moderating the volatility of returns relative to the benchmark. The option aims to outperform the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index hedged to Australian dollars over rolling three-year periods before fees and taxes.
Fund Strategy
In pursuing the option's investment objective; PIMCO applies a wide range of diverse strategies including duration analysis; credit analysis; relative value analysis; sector allocation and rotation; and individual security selection. PIMCO's investment strategy emphasises active decision making with a long-term focus and seeks to avoid extreme swings in duration or maturity with a view to creating a steady stream of returns.

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 1.04% 2.07% 1.83% 3.56% 5.05% 2.93% -0.38% 1.58%
Growth return 1.04% 2.07% 1.83% 3.56% 5.05% 2.93% -2.81% -1.02%
Income return 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.43% 2.6%
Market index (Bloomberg Global Aggregate TR Hdg AUD)
Total return 0.49% 1.25% 1.39% 2.84% 4.39% 2.5% -0.63% 1.95%
As at 31 Aug 2025. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Colonial FirstChoice Investments - PIMCO Global Bond
Cash
3.62%
Fixed Interest
96.38%
Australian Equities
0%
International Equities
0%
Property & Infrastructure
0%
Alternatives
0%
Average Allocation of Peers
Cash
5.43%
Fixed Interest
92.34%
Australian Equities
0.06%
International Equities
0.01%
Property & Infrastructure
0%
Alternatives
2.17%

General Information

Fund Details
Type Description
Colonial FirstChoice Investments - PIMCO Global Bond
Colonial First State Investments Limited
FSF1402AU
Bonds - Global
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Investment Fund
11 Jun 2013
$4.93 million (as at 31 Aug 2025)
$0.9802 (as at 11 Sep 2025)
$0.9782 (as at 11 Sep 2025)
Open
Offer information
Type Description
MER 0.80% (as at 28 Aug 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) 0.80% (as at 30 Jun 2025)
Performance fee (not included in ICR) Not Available
Minimum initial investment $20,000
Minimum redemption amount

Top 10 holdings (as at 28 Feb 2025)

Holding (as at 28 Feb 2025) Type % of Portfolio
Jpn 10Y Bond(Ose) Dec24 Bond - Treasury Future 5.51%
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FAQs about the Colonial FirstChoice Investments - PIMCO Global Bond

The objective of the Colonial FirstChoice Investments - PIMCO Global Bond managed fund is The option utilises PIMCO's core fixed interest strategy of seeking strong; consistent investment returns while at the same time moderating the volatility of returns relative to the benchmark. The option aims to outperform the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index hedged to Australian dollars over rolling three-year periods before fees and taxes.

The strategy of the Colonial FirstChoice Investments - PIMCO Global Bond managed fund is In pursuing the option's investment objective; PIMCO applies a wide range of diverse strategies including duration analysis; credit analysis; relative value analysis; sector allocation and rotation; and individual security selection. PIMCO's investment strategy emphasises active decision making with a long-term focus and seeks to avoid extreme swings in duration or maturity with a view to creating a steady stream of returns.

The APIR code of the Colonial FirstChoice Investments - PIMCO Global Bond managed fund is FSF1402AU.

Colonial FirstChoice Investments - PIMCO Global Bond’s total return last month was 1.04%. This was made up of a growth return of 1.04% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

Colonial FirstChoice Investments - PIMCO Global Bond’s total return for the last three months was 2.07%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.07% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

Colonial FirstChoice Investments - PIMCO Global Bond’s one-year total return is 3.56%. This was made up of a growth return of 3.56% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

Colonial FirstChoice Investments - PIMCO Global Bond’s one-year total return is 2.93%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.93% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

The asset allocation of the Colonial FirstChoice Investments - PIMCO Global Bond managed fund is :

Cash
3.62%
Fixed Interest
96.38%
Australian Equities
0%
International Equities
0%
Property & Infrastructure
0%
Alternatives
0%

The Responsible Entity for the Colonial FirstChoice Investments - PIMCO Global Bond managed fund is Colonial First State Investments Limited.

The Colonial FirstChoice Investments - PIMCO Global Bond managed fund belongs to the Bonds - Global sector/asset class.

As at 31 Aug 2025, the size of the Colonial FirstChoice Investments - PIMCO Global Bond managed fund was $4.93 million.

The Colonial FirstChoice Investments - PIMCO Global Bond managed fund has an inception date of 11 Jun 2013.

The current entry price of the Colonial FirstChoice Investments - PIMCO Global Bond managed fund is $0.9802 per unit and the current exit price is $0.9782 per unit (as at 11 Sep 2025).

The current exit price of the Colonial FirstChoice Investments - PIMCO Global Bond managed fund is $0.9782 per unit and the current entry price is $0.9802 per unit (as at 11 Sep 2025).

The minimum initial investment amount for the Colonial FirstChoice Investments - PIMCO Global Bond 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.