Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Solaris Core Australian Equity - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective

To outperform the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index over rolling three-year periods before fees and taxes.

Fund Strategy

Solaris has an investment style described as style-neutral having no consistent bias to value or growth stocks. Solaris picks stocks using fundamental analysis to exploit market inefficiencies in forecasts and valuations. Fundamental analysis and stock selection are optimised by analysts being empowered and rewarded as portfolio managers.

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	-2.69%	0.21%	7.59%	9.37%	10.64%	7.18%	7.36%	8.66%
Growth return	-2.69%	0.21%	7.59%	9.37%	10.64%	7.18%	7.36%	8.66%
Income return	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
Market index (S&P/ASX 200 TR AUD)
Total return	0.39%	2.7%	11.09%	12.46%	18.51%	13.08%	12.64%	9.68%

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

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Solaris Core Australian Equity
Fund Status	Closed
APIR Code	FSF0422AU
Sector/Asset Class	Equity Australia Large Blend
Morningstar Rating	(as at 28 Feb 2023)
Legal Structure	Allocated Pension
Fund Inception	1 May 2004
Fund Size	$4.18 million (as at 28 Feb 2023)
Entry Price	$4.5191 (as at 17 Mar 2023)
Exit Price	$4.5055 (as at 17 Mar 2023)
Fund Status	Finalised

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	1.04% (as at 28 Aug 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	1.04% (as at 30 Jun 2025)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	Not Available
Minimum initial investment	$20,000
Minimum redemption amount

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Jul 2025)

Holding (as at 31 Jul 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
Commonwealth Bank of Australia	Equity	8.80%
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FAQs about the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Solaris Core Australian Equity

What is the objective of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Solaris Core Australian Equity managed fund?

The objective of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Solaris Core Australian Equity managed fund is To outperform the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index over rolling three-year periods before fees and taxes.

What is the strategy for the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Solaris Core Australian Equity managed fund?

The strategy of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Solaris Core Australian Equity managed fund is Solaris has an investment style described as style-neutral having no consistent bias to value or growth stocks. Solaris picks stocks using fundamental analysis to exploit market inefficiencies in forecasts and valuations. Fundamental analysis and stock selection are optimised by analysts being empowered and rewarded as portfolio managers.

What is the APIR code of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Solaris Core Australian Equity managed fund?

The APIR code of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Solaris Core Australian Equity managed fund is FSF0422AU.

What was Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Solaris Core Australian Equity’s total return last month?

Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Solaris Core Australian Equity’s total return last month was -2.69%. This was made up of a growth return of -2.69% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 28 Feb 2023.

What was Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Solaris Core Australian Equity’s total return for the last three months?

Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Solaris Core Australian Equity’s total return for the last three months was 0.21%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.21% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 28 Feb 2023.

What is Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Solaris Core Australian Equity’s one-year total return?

Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Solaris Core Australian Equity’s one-year total return is 9.37%. This was made up of a growth return of 9.37% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 28 Feb 2023.

What is Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Solaris Core Australian Equity’s three-year total return?

Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Solaris Core Australian Equity’s one-year total return is 7.18%. This was made up of a growth return of 7.18% 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 - Solaris Core Australian Equity managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Solaris Core Australian Equity managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 92.28%

International Equities: 5.71%

Cash: 2.02%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

What sector/asset class does the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Solaris Core Australian Equity managed fund belong to?

The Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Solaris Core Australian Equity managed fund belongs to the Equity Australia Large Blend sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Solaris Core Australian Equity managed fund?

As at 28 Feb 2023, the size of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Solaris Core Australian Equity managed fund was $4.18 million.

What is the inception date of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Solaris Core Australian Equity managed fund?

The Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Solaris Core Australian Equity managed fund has an inception date of 1 May 2004.

What is the current entry price of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Solaris Core Australian Equity managed fund?

The current entry price of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Solaris Core Australian Equity managed fund is $4.5191 per unit and the current exit price is $4.5055 per unit (as at 17 Mar 2023).

What is the current exit price of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Solaris Core Australian Equity managed fund?

The current exit price of the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Solaris Core Australian Equity managed fund is $4.5055 per unit and the current entry price is $4.5191 per unit (as at 17 Mar 2023).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Solaris Core Australian Equity managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Colonial FirstChoice Pension - Solaris Core Australian Equity managed fund is $20,000.

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