Colonial FirstChoice - Acadian Geared Global Equity - Managed Fund

The objective of the Colonial FirstChoice - Acadian Geared Global Equity managed fund is To maximise risk-adjusted; long-term returns by borrowing to invest in stocks from around the world; while carefully controlling portfolio risk and transaction costs. The option aims to outperform the MSCI World (ex Australia) Index over rolling seven-year periods before fees and taxes.

The strategy of the Colonial FirstChoice - Acadian Geared Global Equity managed fund is Acadian utilises a systematic multi-factor investment approach; while integrating a range of ESG criteria; to select stocks. Acadian will target a reduction in weighted average carbon intensity of the portfolio relative to the index. The option will also aim maintain a positive active exposure to stocks considered to be contributing to environmental and social objectives as defined by the UN SDGs. The option utilises gearing to magnify returns. The option may hedge up to 100% of the currency exposure relating to the borrowings.

The APIR code of the Colonial FirstChoice - Acadian Geared Global Equity managed fund is FSF0891AU.

Colonial FirstChoice - Acadian Geared Global Equity’s total return last month was 2.13%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.13% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

Colonial FirstChoice - Acadian Geared Global Equity’s total return for the last three months was 12.55%. This was made up of a growth return of -18.86% and an income return of 31.41%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

Colonial FirstChoice - Acadian Geared Global Equity’s one-year total return is 24.95%. This was made up of a growth return of -10.48% and an income return of 35.43%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

Colonial FirstChoice - Acadian Geared Global Equity’s one-year total return is 32.29%. This was made up of a growth return of 13.73% and an income return of 18.56%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

The asset allocation of the Colonial FirstChoice - Acadian Geared Global Equity managed fund is :

The Responsible Entity for the Colonial FirstChoice - Acadian Geared Global Equity managed fund is Colonial First State Investments Limited.

The Colonial FirstChoice - Acadian Geared Global Equity managed fund belongs to the Equity World Other sector/asset class.

As at 31 Aug 2025, the size of the Colonial FirstChoice - Acadian Geared Global Equity managed fund was $326.31 million.

The Colonial FirstChoice - Acadian Geared Global Equity managed fund has an inception date of 16 Apr 2007.

The current entry price of the Colonial FirstChoice - Acadian Geared Global Equity managed fund is $1.0117 per unit and the current exit price is $1.0095 per unit (as at 10 Sep 2025).

The current exit price of the Colonial FirstChoice - Acadian Geared Global Equity managed fund is $1.0095 per unit and the current entry price is $1.0117 per unit (as at 10 Sep 2025).

The minimum initial investment amount for the Colonial FirstChoice - Acadian Geared Global Equity managed fund is $25,000.