Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Epoch GESY - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective

To generate superior risk-adjusted returns with a dividend yield that exceeds the dividend yield of the MSCI World (ex Australia) Index, over rolling five-year periods before fees and taxes.

Fund Strategy

The option pursues attractive total returns with an above average level of income by investing in a diversified portfolio of global companies with strong and growing free cash flow. Companies in the portfolio possess managements that focus on creating value for shareholders through consistent and rational capital allocation policies. The portfolio generally holds between 90 and 120 stocks from equity markets worldwide with risk controls to diversify sources of shareholder yield and minimise volatility. The option does not hedge 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	2.19%	-0.64%	7.75%	6.5%	12.66%	5.73%	6.77%	8.81%
Growth return	2.19%	-0.64%	7.75%	6.5%	12.66%	5.73%	6.77%	8.81%
Income return	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
Market index (MSCI World Ex Australia NR AUD)
Total return	-3.26%	5.56%	17.34%	20.71%	15.81%	12%	12.33%	12.94%

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

Asset Allocation

Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Epoch GESY

International Equities: 96.10%

Cash: 0.43%

Property: 3.46%

Australian Equities: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

International Equities: 92.04%

Cash: 3.41%

Property: 1.77%

Australian Equities: 2.68%

Fixed Interest: 0.02%

Alternatives: 0.06%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Epoch GESY
Fund Status	Closed
APIR Code	FSF0927AU
Sector/Asset Class	Equity World Large Value
Morningstar Rating	(as at 28 Feb 2023)
Legal Structure	Allocated Pension
Fund Inception	19 May 2008
Fund Size	$8.29 million (as at 28 Feb 2023)
Entry Price	$1.8126 (as at 17 Mar 2023)
Exit Price	$1.8108 (as at 17 Mar 2023)
Fund Status	Finalised

Offer information

Type	Description
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) - Estimated	1.35% (as at 30 Jun 2022) (Estimated)
Performance fee (included in ICR)	0
Minimum initial investment	$20,000
Minimum additional investments
Minimum redemption amount

FAQs about the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Epoch GESY

What is the objective of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Epoch GESY managed fund?

The objective of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Epoch GESY managed fund is To generate superior risk-adjusted returns with a dividend yield that exceeds the dividend yield of the MSCI World (ex Australia) Index, over rolling five-year periods before fees and taxes.

What is the strategy for the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Epoch GESY managed fund?

The strategy of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Epoch GESY managed fund is The option pursues attractive total returns with an above average level of income by investing in a diversified portfolio of global companies with strong and growing free cash flow. Companies in the portfolio possess managements that focus on creating value for shareholders through consistent and rational capital allocation policies. The portfolio generally holds between 90 and 120 stocks from equity markets worldwide with risk controls to diversify sources of shareholder yield and minimise volatility. The option does not hedge currency risk.

What is the APIR code of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Epoch GESY managed fund?

The APIR code of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Epoch GESY managed fund is FSF0927AU.

What was Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Epoch GESY’s total return last month?

Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Epoch GESY’s total return last month was 2.19%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.19% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 28 Feb 2023.

What was Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Epoch GESY’s total return for the last three months?

Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Epoch GESY’s total return for the last three months was -0.64%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.64% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 28 Feb 2023.

What is Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Epoch GESY’s one-year total return?

Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Epoch GESY’s one-year total return is 6.5%. This was made up of a growth return of 6.5% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 28 Feb 2023.

What is Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Epoch GESY’s three-year total return?

Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Epoch GESY’s one-year total return is 5.73%. This was made up of a growth return of 5.73% 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 - Epoch GESY managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Epoch GESY managed fund is :

International Equities: 96.10%

Cash: 0.43%

Property: 3.46%

Australian Equities: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

What sector/asset class does the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Epoch GESY managed fund belong to?

The Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Epoch GESY managed fund belongs to the Equity World Large Value sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Epoch GESY managed fund?

As at 28 Feb 2023, the size of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Epoch GESY managed fund was $8.29 million.

What is the inception date of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Epoch GESY managed fund?

The Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Epoch GESY managed fund has an inception date of 19 May 2008.

What is the current entry price of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Epoch GESY managed fund?

The current entry price of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Epoch GESY managed fund is $1.8126 per unit and the current exit price is $1.8108 per unit (as at 17 Mar 2023).

What is the current exit price of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Epoch GESY managed fund?

The current exit price of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Epoch GESY managed fund is $1.8108 per unit and the current entry price is $1.8126 per unit (as at 17 Mar 2023).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Epoch GESY managed fund?

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

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