Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective

The option's objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation and to outperform the MSCI Emerging Markets Index through investing in companies operating in; or exposed to; emerging markets (after fees and taxes) over rolling five-year periods.

Fund Strategy

The strategy aims to generate absolute long-term returns by investing in companies listed on exchanges worldwide; which operate in; or are economically exposed to; emerging markets. This is based on a focus on the quality of the businesses in which the option invests. The strategy is index unaware and the option's country and sector allocations will reflect the active bottom-up investment approach of the Skerryvore team. The option does not hedge currency risk.

Fund Performance Comparison

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Fees 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	1.54%	-6.15%	-2.76%	-3.18%	-0.67%	4.59%	4.19%	6.85%
Growth return	1.54%	-6.15%	-2.76%	-3.18%	-0.67%	4.59%	4.19%	6.85%
Income return	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
Market index (MSCI EM NR AUD)
Total return	1.28%	4.09%	13.88%	24.01%	21.21%	17.05%	7.28%	9.37%

As at 30 Apr 2020. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share

International Equities: 97.97%

Cash: 2.03%

Australian Equities: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

International Equities: 92.26%

Cash: 2.33%

Australian Equities: 5.32%

Property & Infrastructure: 0.08%

Fixed Interest: 0.02%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share
Fund Status	Closed
Responsible Entity	Colonial First State Investments Limited
APIR Code	FSF0842AU
Sector/Asset Class	Equity Emerging Markets
Morningstar Rating	(as at 30 Apr 2020)
Legal Structure	Superannuation Fund
Fund Inception	30 Apr 2007
Fund Size	$5.33 million (as at 30 Apr 2020)
Entry Price	$1.8888 (as at 8 May 2020)
Exit Price	$1.8888 (as at 8 May 2020)
Fund Status	Finalised

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	2.37% (as at 28 Aug 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	2.37% (as at 30 Jun 2025)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	Not Available
Minimum initial investment
Minimum additional investments
Minimum redemption amount

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Holding (as at 31 Dec 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
HDFC Bank Ltd	Equity	4.68%
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FAQs about the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share

What is the objective of the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share managed fund?

The objective of the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share managed fund is The option's objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation and to outperform the MSCI Emerging Markets Index through investing in companies operating in; or exposed to; emerging markets (after fees and taxes) over rolling five-year periods.

What is the strategy for the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share managed fund?

The strategy of the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share managed fund is The strategy aims to generate absolute long-term returns by investing in companies listed on exchanges worldwide; which operate in; or are economically exposed to; emerging markets. This is based on a focus on the quality of the businesses in which the option invests. The strategy is index unaware and the option's country and sector allocations will reflect the active bottom-up investment approach of the Skerryvore team. The option does not hedge currency risk.

What is the APIR code of the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share managed fund?

The APIR code of the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share managed fund is FSF0842AU.

What was Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share’s total return last month?

Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share’s total return last month was 1.54%. This was made up of a growth return of 1.54% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Apr 2020.

What was Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share’s total return for the last three months?

Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share’s total return for the last three months was -6.15%. This was made up of a growth return of -6.15% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Apr 2020.

What is Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share’s one-year total return?

Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share’s one-year total return is -3.18%. This was made up of a growth return of -3.18% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Apr 2020.

What is Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share’s three-year total return?

Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share’s one-year total return is 4.59%. This was made up of a growth return of 4.59% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Apr 2020.

What is the asset allocation of the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share managed fund is :

International Equities: 97.97%

Cash: 2.03%

Australian Equities: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share managed fund is Colonial First State Investments Limited.

What sector/asset class does the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share managed fund belong to?

The Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share managed fund belongs to the Equity Emerging Markets sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share managed fund?

As at 30 Apr 2020, the size of the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share managed fund was $5.33 million.

What is the inception date of the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share managed fund?

The Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share managed fund has an inception date of 30 Apr 2007.

What is the current entry price of the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share managed fund?

The current entry price of the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share managed fund is $1.8888 per unit and the current exit price is $1.8888 per unit (as at 8 May 2020).

What is the current exit price of the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share managed fund?

The current exit price of the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share managed fund is $1.8888 per unit and the current entry price is $1.8888 per unit (as at 8 May 2020).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Colonial FirstChoice Employer Super - FirstChoice Asian Share managed fund is $0. Minimum additional investment is $0.

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