Colonial FirstChoice - Solaris Core Australian Equity - Managed Fund

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	3.72%	8.89%	11.61%	15.58%	15.33%	12.95%	11.75%	9.24%
Growth return	3.72%	5.09%	5.65%	6.59%	7.06%	4.95%	4.05%	3.55%
Income return	0%	3.8%	5.96%	8.99%	8.27%	8%	7.7%	5.69%
Market index (S&P/ASX 200 TR AUD)
Total return	3.1%	7.03%	11.65%	14.74%	14.82%	13.04%	12.32%	9.87%

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

Asset Allocation

Colonial FirstChoice - Solaris Core Australian Equity

Australian Equities: 91.85%

International Equities: 4.60%

Cash: 3.55%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 93.72%

International Equities: 4.82%

Cash: -0.78%

Property & Infrastructure: 1.41%

Fixed Interest: 0.26%

Alternatives: 0.58%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Colonial FirstChoice - Solaris Core Australian Equity
Responsible Entity	Colonial First State Investments Limited
APIR Code	FSF0466AU
Sector/Asset Class	Equity Australia Large Blend
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Aug 2025)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	23 Apr 2004
Fund Size	$26.47 million (as at 31 Aug 2025)
Entry Price	$2.014 (as at 17 Sep 2025)
Exit Price	$2.008 (as at 17 Sep 2025)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	1.02% (as at 28 Aug 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	1.02% (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 28 Feb 2025)

Holding (as at 28 Feb 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
Commonwealth Bank of Australia	Equity	7.74%
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FAQs about the Colonial FirstChoice - Solaris Core Australian Equity

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

The objective of the Colonial FirstChoice - 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 - Solaris Core Australian Equity managed fund?

The strategy of the Colonial FirstChoice - 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 - Solaris Core Australian Equity managed fund?

The APIR code of the Colonial FirstChoice - Solaris Core Australian Equity managed fund is FSF0466AU.

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

Colonial FirstChoice - Solaris Core Australian Equity’s total return last month 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 31 Aug 2025.

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

Colonial FirstChoice - Solaris Core Australian Equity’s total return for the last three months was 8.89%. This was made up of a growth return of 5.09% and an income return of 3.8%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

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

Colonial FirstChoice - Solaris Core Australian Equity’s one-year total return is 15.58%. This was made up of a growth return of 6.59% and an income return of 8.99%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

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

Colonial FirstChoice - Solaris Core Australian Equity’s one-year total return is 12.95%. This was made up of a growth return of 4.95% and an income return of 8%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is the asset allocation of the Colonial FirstChoice - Solaris Core Australian Equity managed fund?

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

Australian Equities: 91.85%

International Equities: 4.60%

Cash: 3.55%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Colonial FirstChoice - Solaris Core Australian Equity managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Colonial FirstChoice - Solaris Core Australian Equity managed fund is Colonial First State Investments Limited.

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

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

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

As at 31 Aug 2025, the size of the Colonial FirstChoice - Solaris Core Australian Equity managed fund was $26.47 million.

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

The Colonial FirstChoice - Solaris Core Australian Equity managed fund has an inception date of 23 Apr 2004.

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

The current entry price of the Colonial FirstChoice - Solaris Core Australian Equity managed fund is $2.014 per unit and the current exit price is $2.008 per unit (as at 17 Sep 2025).

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

The current exit price of the Colonial FirstChoice - Solaris Core Australian Equity managed fund is $2.008 per unit and the current entry price is $2.014 per unit (as at 17 Sep 2025).

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

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

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