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

Fund Objective

To provide long-term capital growth from a diversified portfolio of predominantly smaller listed Australian companies. To outperform the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index over rolling three-year periods before fees and taxes.

Fund Strategy

To invest in a diversified portfolio of predominantly smaller listed Australian companies. The investments are managed by a number of managers; which is designed to deliver more consistent returns with less risk than would be achieved if investing with a single investment manager. The underlying managers of this option may use long short strategies.

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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	-2.9%	0.41%	-0.23%	-8.1%	0.96%	9.52%	7.76%	8.91%
Growth return	-2.9%	0.41%	-0.23%	-8.1%	0.96%	9.52%	7.76%	8.91%
Income return	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
Market index (S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries TR AUD)
Total return	8.41%	12.42%	16.72%	23.4%	15.71%	9.81%	7.91%	9.19%

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

Asset Allocation

Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Australian Small Companies

Australian Equities: 84.17%

International Equities: 11.71%

Cash: 4.13%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 91.31%

International Equities: 3.90%

Cash: 3.84%

Property & Infrastructure: 0.34%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0.60%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Australian Small Companies
Fund Status	Closed
Responsible Entity	Colonial First State Investments Limited
APIR Code	FSF0413AU
Sector/Asset Class	Equity Australia Mid/Small Growth
Morningstar Rating	(as at 28 Feb 2023)
Legal Structure	Allocated Pension
Fund Inception	28 Feb 2003
Fund Size	$13.53 million (as at 28 Feb 2023)
Entry Price	$7.1378 (as at 17 Mar 2023)
Exit Price	$7.1093 (as at 17 Mar 2023)
Fund Status	Finalised

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	1.34% (as at 28 Aug 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	1.34% (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
Breville Group Ltd	Equity	3.08%
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FAQs about the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Australian Small Companies

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

The objective of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Australian Small Companies managed fund is To provide long-term capital growth from a diversified portfolio of predominantly smaller listed Australian companies. To outperform the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index over rolling three-year periods before fees and taxes.

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

The strategy of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Australian Small Companies managed fund is To invest in a diversified portfolio of predominantly smaller listed Australian companies. The investments are managed by a number of managers; which is designed to deliver more consistent returns with less risk than would be achieved if investing with a single investment manager. The underlying managers of this option may use long short strategies.

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

The APIR code of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Australian Small Companies managed fund is FSF0413AU.

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

Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Australian Small Companies’s total return last month was -2.9%. This was made up of a growth return of -2.9% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 28 Feb 2023.

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

Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Australian Small Companies’s total return for the last three months was 0.41%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.41% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 28 Feb 2023.

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

Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Australian Small Companies’s one-year total return is -8.1%. This was made up of a growth return of -8.1% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 28 Feb 2023.

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

Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Australian Small Companies’s one-year total return is 9.52%. This was made up of a growth return of 9.52% 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 - FirstChoice Australian Small Companies managed fund?

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

Australian Equities: 84.17%

International Equities: 11.71%

Cash: 4.13%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Australian Small Companies managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Australian Small Companies managed fund is Colonial First State Investments Limited.

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

The Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Australian Small Companies managed fund belongs to the Equity Australia Mid/Small Growth sector/asset class.

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

As at 28 Feb 2023, the size of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Australian Small Companies managed fund was $13.53 million.

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

The Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Australian Small Companies managed fund has an inception date of 28 Feb 2003.

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

The current entry price of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Australian Small Companies managed fund is $7.1378 per unit and the current exit price is $7.1093 per unit (as at 17 Mar 2023).

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

The current exit price of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - FirstChoice Australian Small Companies managed fund is $7.1093 per unit and the current entry price is $7.1378 per unit (as at 17 Mar 2023).

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

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

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