Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective

To provide long-term capital growth from a diversified portfolio of predominantly smaller listed global shares. To outperform the MSCI World Small Cap Net Index, over rolling three-year periods before fees and taxes.

Fund Strategy

To invest in a diversified portfolio of predominantly smaller listed global shares. The investments are managed by a leading global small companies manager. The portfolio does nothedge currency risk.

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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	2.13%	3.72%	11.66%	2.18%	3.13%	8.64%	6.05%	12.29%
Growth return	2.13%	3.72%	11.66%	2.18%	3.13%	8.64%	6.05%	12.29%
Income return	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
Market index (MSCI World Small Cap NR AUD)
Total return	3.44%	9.59%	8.57%	17.61%	14.19%	14.22%	13%	9.75%

As at 28 Feb 2023. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies

International Equities: 109.39%

Cash: -9.39%

Australian Equities: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

International Equities: 95.11%

Cash: 1.84%

Australian Equities: 2.85%

Property & Infrastructure: 0.20%

Alternatives: 0%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies
Fund Status	Closed
APIR Code	FSF0429AU
Sector/Asset Class	Equity World Mid/Small
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 May 2022)
Legal Structure	Allocated Pension
Fund Inception	1 May 2004
Fund Size	$3.4 million (as at 28 Feb 2023)
Entry Price	$3.2031 (as at 17 Mar 2023)
Exit Price	$3.1967 (as at 17 Mar 2023)
Fund Status	Finalised

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	1.37% (as at 28 Aug 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	1.37% (as at 30 Jun 2025)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	Not Available
Minimum initial investment	$20,000
Minimum additional investments
Minimum redemption amount

Top 10 holdings (as at 28 Feb 2025)

Holding (as at 28 Feb 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
SPDR? S&P Biotech ETF	Mutual Fund - ETF	4%
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FAQs about the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies

What is the objective of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies managed fund?

The objective of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies managed fund is To provide long-term capital growth from a diversified portfolio of predominantly smaller listed global shares. To outperform the MSCI World Small Cap Net Index, over rolling three-year periods before fees and taxes.

What is the strategy for the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies managed fund?

The strategy of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies managed fund is To invest in a diversified portfolio of predominantly smaller listed global shares. The investments are managed by a leading global small companies manager. The portfolio does nothedge currency risk.

What is the APIR code of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies managed fund?

The APIR code of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies managed fund is FSF0429AU.

What was Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies’s total return last month?

Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies’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 28 Feb 2023.

What was Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies’s total return for the last three months?

Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies’s total return for the last three months was 3.72%. This was made up of a growth return of 3.72% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 28 Feb 2023.

What is Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies’s one-year total return?

Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies’s one-year total return is 2.18%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.18% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 28 Feb 2023.

What is Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies’s three-year total return?

Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies’s one-year total return is 8.64%. This was made up of a growth return of 8.64% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 28 Feb 2023.

What is the asset allocation of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies managed fund is :

International Equities: 109.39%

Cash: -9.39%

Australian Equities: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

What sector/asset class does the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies managed fund belong to?

The Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies managed fund belongs to the Equity World Mid/Small sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies managed fund?

As at 28 Feb 2023, the size of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies managed fund was $3.4 million.

What is the inception date of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies managed fund?

The Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies managed fund has an inception date of 1 May 2004.

What is the current entry price of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies managed fund?

The current entry price of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies managed fund is $3.2031 per unit and the current exit price is $3.1967 per unit (as at 17 Mar 2023).

What is the current exit price of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies managed fund?

The current exit price of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies managed fund is $3.1967 per unit and the current entry price is $3.2031 per unit (as at 17 Mar 2023).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Colonial Global Small Companies managed fund is $20,000. Minimum additional investment is $0.

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