Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

The option will invest predominately (generally 92-98%) in an exchange-traded product (ETP). The selected ETP aims to track a broad index benchmark (FTSE All-World ex US Index) of shares listed on stock exchanges outside of the US (before taxes and fees). The option aims to closely track a Custom Benchmark (95% FTSE All-World ex US Index and 5% Reserve Bank of Australia Cash) before fees and taxes over rolling five year periods.

Fund Strategy

The option will hold units in an ETP and cash; CFS will target 95% exposure to the underlying ETP & the option will generally have exposure to the ETP within ranges of 92-98%. CFS has selected the Vanguard All-World Ex-US Shares Index ETF (ASX VEU) issued by Vanguard Investments Australia Limited. Vanguard has adopted a passive investment strategy and aims to track the underlying index. The ETF invests in US dollar terms and is not currency hedged.

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	2.02%	4.85%	10.07%	19.25%	15.06%	-%	-%	-%
Growth return	2.02%	4.75%	8.89%	17.1%	12.94%	-%	-%	-%
Income return	0%	0.1%	1.18%	2.15%	2.12%	-%	-%	-%
Market index (MSCI World Ex Australia NR AUD)
Total return	0.92%	6.62%	5.1%	20.06%	19.45%	20.5%	15.74%	12.6%

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

Asset Allocation

Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares

International Equities: 94.26%

Cash: 5.74%

Australian Equities: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

International Equities: 95.50%

Cash: 1.78%

Australian Equities: 1.42%

Property & Infrastructure: 1.16%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0.15%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares
Responsible Entity	Colonial First State Investments Limited
APIR Code	FSF9307AU
Sector/Asset Class	Equity World Other
Morningstar Rating	Not Rated
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	21 Nov 2022
Fund Size	$5.13 million (as at 31 Aug 2025)
Entry Price	$1.4687 (as at 23 Sep 2025)
Exit Price	$1.4673 (as at 23 Sep 2025)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.29% (as at 28 Aug 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.29% (as at 30 Jun 2025)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	Not Available
Minimum initial investment	$5,000.00
Minimum additional investments

Top 10 holdings (as at 28 Feb 2025)

Holding (as at 28 Feb 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
Vanguard All-World ex-US Shares ETF	Mutual Fund - ETF	94.77%
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FAQs about the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares

What is the objective of the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares managed fund?

The objective of the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares managed fund is The option will invest predominately (generally 92-98%) in an exchange-traded product (ETP). The selected ETP aims to track a broad index benchmark (FTSE All-World ex US Index) of shares listed on stock exchanges outside of the US (before taxes and fees). The option aims to closely track a Custom Benchmark (95% FTSE All-World ex US Index and 5% Reserve Bank of Australia Cash) before fees and taxes over rolling five year periods.

What is the strategy for the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares managed fund?

The strategy of the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares managed fund is The option will hold units in an ETP and cash; CFS will target 95% exposure to the underlying ETP & the option will generally have exposure to the ETP within ranges of 92-98%. CFS has selected the Vanguard All-World Ex-US Shares Index ETF (ASX VEU) issued by Vanguard Investments Australia Limited. Vanguard has adopted a passive investment strategy and aims to track the underlying index. The ETF invests in US dollar terms and is not currency hedged.

What is the APIR code of the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares managed fund?

The APIR code of the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares managed fund is FSF9307AU.

What was Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares’s total return last month?

Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares’s total return last month was 2.02%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.02% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What was Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares’s total return for the last three months?

Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares’s total return for the last three months was 4.85%. This was made up of a growth return of 4.75% and an income return of 0.1%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares’s one-year total return?

Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares’s one-year total return is 19.25%. This was made up of a growth return of 17.1% and an income return of 2.15%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares’s three-year total return?

Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares’s one-year total return is -%. This was made up of a growth return of -% and an income return of -%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is the asset allocation of the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares managed fund is :

International Equities: 94.26%

Cash: 5.74%

Australian Equities: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares managed fund is Colonial First State Investments Limited.

What sector/asset class does the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares managed fund belong to?

The Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares managed fund belongs to the Equity World Other sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares managed fund?

As at 31 Aug 2025, the size of the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares managed fund was $5.13 million.

What is the inception date of the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares managed fund?

The Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares managed fund has an inception date of 21 Nov 2022.

What is the current entry price of the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares managed fund?

The current entry price of the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares managed fund is $1.4687 per unit and the current exit price is $1.4673 per unit (as at 23 Sep 2025).

What is the current exit price of the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares managed fund?

The current exit price of the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares managed fund is $1.4673 per unit and the current entry price is $1.4687 per unit (as at 23 Sep 2025).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Colonial FirstChoice - ETF Exp Ser All - World ex-US Shares managed fund is $5,000. Minimum additional investment is $0.

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