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First Sentier - Australian Share NEF - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective
To provide long-term capital growth by investing in a concentrated portfolio of 15-30 stocks. The fund aims to outperform the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index over rolling three year periods before fees and taxes.
Fund Strategy
The fund's strategy is based on the belief that, over the medium-to-long term, stock prices are driven by the ability of management to generate excess returns over their cost of capital in their chosen industry. The fund generally invests in a concentrated selection of high quality companies with strong balance sheets and earnings in the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index.

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 -2.98% 3.65% 13.78% 32.35% 19.32% 15.96% 14.16% 13.21%
Growth return -2.98% 3.65% 13.78% 32.35% 19.32% 15.96% 14.16% 13.21%
Income return 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Market index (S&P/ASX 200 TR AUD)
Total return 3.1% 7.03% 11.65% 14.74% 14.82% 13.04% 12.32% 9.87%
As at 30 Sep 2021. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

First Sentier - Australian Share NEF
Australian Equities
81.56%
International Equities
13.97%
Cash
4.47%
Property & Infrastructure
0%
Fixed Interest
0%
Alternatives
0%
Average Allocation of Peers
Australian Equities
93.71%
International Equities
4.83%
Cash
-0.79%
Property & Infrastructure
1.41%
Fixed Interest
0.26%
Alternatives
0.58%

General Information

Fund Details
Type Description
First Sentier - Australian Share NEF
Closed
Colonial First State Investments Limited
FSF0400AU
Equity Australia Large Growth
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Allocated Pension
5 Dec 2002
$24.67 million (as at 30 Sep 2021)
$12.005 (as at 1 Oct 2021)
$11.9571 (as at 1 Oct 2021)
Finalised
Offer information
Type Description
MER 1.15% (as at 28 Aug 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) 1.15% (as at 30 Jun 2025)
Performance fee (not included in ICR) Not Available
Minimum initial investment
Minimum additional investments
Minimum redemption amount

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Jul 2025)

Holding (as at 31 Jul 2025) Type % of Portfolio
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Equity 11.96%
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FAQs about the First Sentier - Australian Share NEF

The objective of the First Sentier - Australian Share NEF managed fund is To provide long-term capital growth by investing in a concentrated portfolio of 15-30 stocks. The fund aims to outperform the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index over rolling three year periods before fees and taxes.

The strategy of the First Sentier - Australian Share NEF managed fund is The fund's strategy is based on the belief that, over the medium-to-long term, stock prices are driven by the ability of management to generate excess returns over their cost of capital in their chosen industry. The fund generally invests in a concentrated selection of high quality companies with strong balance sheets and earnings in the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index.

The APIR code of the First Sentier - Australian Share NEF managed fund is FSF0400AU.

First Sentier - Australian Share NEF’s total return last month was -2.98%. This was made up of a growth return of -2.98% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2021.

First Sentier - Australian Share NEF’s total return for the last three months was 3.65%. This was made up of a growth return of 3.65% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2021.

First Sentier - Australian Share NEF’s one-year total return is 32.35%. This was made up of a growth return of 32.35% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2021.

First Sentier - Australian Share NEF’s one-year total return is 15.96%. This was made up of a growth return of 15.96% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2021.

The asset allocation of the First Sentier - Australian Share NEF managed fund is :

Australian Equities
81.56%
International Equities
13.97%
Cash
4.47%
Property & Infrastructure
0%
Fixed Interest
0%
Alternatives
0%

The Responsible Entity for the First Sentier - Australian Share NEF managed fund is Colonial First State Investments Limited.

The First Sentier - Australian Share NEF managed fund belongs to the Equity Australia Large Growth sector/asset class.

As at 30 Sep 2021, the size of the First Sentier - Australian Share NEF managed fund was $24.67 million.

The First Sentier - Australian Share NEF managed fund has an inception date of 5 Dec 2002.

The current entry price of the First Sentier - Australian Share NEF managed fund is $12.005 per unit and the current exit price is $11.9571 per unit (as at 1 Oct 2021).

The current exit price of the First Sentier - Australian Share NEF managed fund is $11.9571 per unit and the current entry price is $12.005 per unit (as at 1 Oct 2021).

The minimum initial investment amount for the First Sentier - Australian Share NEF 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.