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Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Fixed Interest - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective
To provide relatively stable returns with low potential for capital loss by investing in Australian and global fixed interest securities. To outperform the composite benchmark of 50% Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index, hedged to Australian dollars and 50% Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0 Yr Index over rolling three-year periods before fees and taxes.
Fund Strategy
To invest in a diversified portfolio of government and corporate bonds that aims to deliver relatively stable returns with less fluctuation than investing in shares and property. The investments are managedby a number of leading active fixed interest managers who aim to outperform the index. This is designed to deliver more consistent returns with less risk than would be achieved if investing with a single investment manager. The portfolio aims to hedge currency risk.

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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 -1.66% -0.37% -0.52% -7.48% -4.99% -3.84% -0.07% 1.6%
Growth return -1.66% -0.37% -0.52% -7.48% -4.99% -3.84% -0.07% 1.6%
Income return 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Market index (MorningstarAus BBG AuBd Cmp/BCGA TR HAUD)
Total return -1.69% 0.07% 3.14% 7.72% 3.51% -1.25% -0.63% 2.07%
As at 28 Feb 2023. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Fixed Interest
Cash
6.21%
Fixed Interest
93.79%
Australian Equities
0%
International Equities
0%
Alternatives
0%
Average Allocation of Peers
Cash
0.24%
Fixed Interest
98.95%
Australian Equities
0%
International Equities
0.03%
Alternatives
0.79%

General Information

Fund Details
Type Description
Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Fixed Interest
Closed
Colonial First State Investments Limited
FSF0313AU
Bonds - Global / Australia
starstarstar (as at 28 Feb 2023)
Allocated Pension
13 May 2002
$23.25 million (as at 28 Feb 2023)
$2.5134 (as at 17 Mar 2023)
$2.5034 (as at 17 Mar 2023)
Finalised
Offer information
Type Description
MER 0.79% (as at 21 Nov 2022)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) - Estimated 0.80% (as at 30 Jun 2022) (Estimated)
Performance fee (included in ICR) 0
Minimum initial investment
Minimum additional investments
Minimum redemption amount

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Mar 2023)

Holding (as at 31 Mar 2023) Type % of Portfolio
Aust 3yr Bond Fut Jun23 Bond - Treasury Future 11.13%
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FAQs about the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Fixed Interest

The objective of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Fixed Interest managed fund is To provide relatively stable returns with low potential for capital loss by investing in Australian and global fixed interest securities. To outperform the composite benchmark of 50% Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index, hedged to Australian dollars and 50% Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+Yr Index over rolling three-year periods before fees and taxes.

The strategy of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Fixed Interest managed fund is To invest in a diversified portfolio of government and corporate bonds that aims to deliver relatively stable returns with less fluctuation than investing in shares and property. The investments are managedby a number of leading active fixed interest managers who aim to outperform the index. This is designed to deliver more consistent returns with less risk than would be achieved if investing with a single investment manager. The portfolio aims to hedge currency risk.

The APIR code of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Fixed Interest managed fund is FSF0313AU.

Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Fixed Interest’s total return last month was -1.66%. This was made up of a growth return of -1.66% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 28 Feb 2023.

Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Fixed Interest’s total return for the last three months was -0.37%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.37% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 28 Feb 2023.

Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Fixed Interest’s one-year total return is -7.48%. This was made up of a growth return of -7.48% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 28 Feb 2023.

Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Fixed Interest’s one-year total return is -3.84%. This was made up of a growth return of -3.84% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 28 Feb 2023.

The asset allocation of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Fixed Interest managed fund is :

Cash
6.21%
Fixed Interest
93.79%
Australian Equities
0%
International Equities
0%
Alternatives
0%

The Responsible Entity for the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Fixed Interest managed fund is Colonial First State Investments Limited.

The Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Fixed Interest managed fund belongs to the Bonds - Global / Australia sector/asset class.

As at 28 Feb 2023, the size of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Fixed Interest managed fund was $23.25 million.

The Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Fixed Interest managed fund has an inception date of 13 May 2002.

The current entry price of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Fixed Interest managed fund is $2.5134 per unit and the current exit price is $2.5034 per unit (as at 17 Mar 2023).

The current exit price of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Fixed Interest managed fund is $2.5034 per unit and the current entry price is $2.5134 per unit (as at 17 Mar 2023).

The minimum initial investment amount for the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Fixed Interest managed fund is $0. 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.