Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

The investment objective of the option is to provide investors with access to an actively managed portfolio of fixed income strategies with an aim to deliver returns in excess of the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index; after fees and expenses (but before taxes); over rolling three-year periods

Fund Strategy

The option is an actively managed absolute return fixed income portfolio designed to deliver attractive returns through the interest rate and credit cycles while protecting against capital volatility through strong risk management. It seeks to achieve its investment objective by primarily investing in Australian and non-Australian dollar-denominated fixed income instruments and debt obligations of government; government related issuers (including supranational organisations supported by several national governments) and corporations worldwide.

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	0.64%	1.41%	2.43%	5.47%	5.64%	4.73%	-%	-%
Growth return	0.64%	1.41%	2.43%	5.47%	5.64%	4.73%	-%	-%
Income return	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	-%	-%
Market index (Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+Y TR AUD)
Total return	0.33%	1.05%	3.11%	4.31%	4.73%	3.74%	-0.03%	2.14%

As at 31 Aug 2025. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond

Cash: -32.07%

Fixed Interest: 132.07%

Australian Equities: 0%

International Equities: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Cash: 6.60%

Fixed Interest: 92.48%

Australian Equities: 0.62%

International Equities: 0.02%

Property & Infrastructure: 0.02%

Alternatives: 0.25%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond
APIR Code	FSF8430AU
Sector/Asset Class	Unconstrained Fixed Income
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Aug 2025)
Legal Structure	Allocated Pension
Fund Inception	13 Dec 2021
Fund Size	$103.9 million (as at 31 Aug 2025)
Entry Price	$1.099 (as at 10 Sep 2025)
Exit Price	$1.0968 (as at 10 Sep 2025)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.86% (as at 28 Aug 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.86% (as at 30 Jun 2025)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	Not Available

Top 10 holdings (as at 28 Feb 2025)

Holding (as at 28 Feb 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
Us 2yr Note (Cbt) Mar25	Bond - Treasury Future	49.71%
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FAQs about the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond

What is the objective of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond managed fund?

The objective of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond managed fund is The investment objective of the option is to provide investors with access to an actively managed portfolio of fixed income strategies with an aim to deliver returns in excess of the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index; after fees and expenses (but before taxes); over rolling three-year periods

What is the strategy for the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond managed fund?

The strategy of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond managed fund is The option is an actively managed absolute return fixed income portfolio designed to deliver attractive returns through the interest rate and credit cycles while protecting against capital volatility through strong risk management. It seeks to achieve its investment objective by primarily investing in Australian and non-Australian dollar-denominated fixed income instruments and debt obligations of government; government related issuers (including supranational organisations supported by several national governments) and corporations worldwide.

What is the APIR code of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond managed fund?

The APIR code of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond managed fund is FSF8430AU.

What was Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond’s total return last month?

Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond’s total return last month was 0.64%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.64% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What was Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond’s total return for the last three months?

Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond’s total return for the last three months was 1.41%. This was made up of a growth return of 1.41% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond’s one-year total return?

Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond’s one-year total return is 5.47%. This was made up of a growth return of 5.47% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond’s three-year total return?

Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond’s one-year total return is 4.73%. This was made up of a growth return of 4.73% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is the asset allocation of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond managed fund is :

Cash: -32.07%

Fixed Interest: 132.07%

Australian Equities: 0%

International Equities: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

What sector/asset class does the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond managed fund belong to?

The Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond managed fund belongs to the Unconstrained Fixed Income sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond managed fund?

As at 31 Aug 2025, the size of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond managed fund was $103.9 million.

What is the inception date of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond managed fund?

The Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond managed fund has an inception date of 13 Dec 2021.

What is the current entry price of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond managed fund?

The current entry price of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond managed fund is $1.099 per unit and the current exit price is $1.0968 per unit (as at 10 Sep 2025).

What is the current exit price of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond managed fund?

The current exit price of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond managed fund is $1.0968 per unit and the current entry price is $1.099 per unit (as at 10 Sep 2025).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond managed fund is $.

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