Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

The option will hold units in an ETP and cash, CFS will target 95% exposure to the underlying ETP & the option will generally have exposure to the ETP within ranges of 92-98%. CFS has selected the Global X Physical Gold (ASX:GOLD) ETP issued by Global X Management (AUS) Limited. Global X has adopted a passive investment strategy for establishing and managing the Global X Physical Gold. The ETP provides investors with a beneficial interest in physical gold bullion. Gold bullion is quoted and traded in USD and the ETP is not currency hedged.

Fund Strategy

Fund Performance Comparison

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Fees 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	13.37%	20.32%	42.23%	59.99%	50.67%	36.43%	-%	-%
Growth return	-4.39%	9.98%	33.29%	50.07%	46.81%	34.9%	-%	-%
Income return	17.76%	10.34%	8.94%	9.92%	3.86%	1.53%	-%	-%
Market index (Morningstar Long-Only Commodity TR AUD)
Total return	7.31%	15.54%	26.62%	41.74%	1.8%	2.09%	3.54%	-1.44%

As at 31 Jan 2026. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold

Cash: 5.37%

Alternatives: 94.63%

International Equities: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Cash: 1.52%

Alternatives: 80.29%

International Equities: 18.18%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold
Responsible Entity	Colonial First State Investments Limited
APIR Code	AIL6816AU
Sector/Asset Class	Commodities & Precious Metals
Morningstar Rating	Not Rated
Legal Structure	Allocated Pension
Fund Inception	21 Nov 2022
Fund Size	$132.31 million (as at 31 Jan 2026)
Entry Price	$2.5209 (as at 20 Feb 2026)
Exit Price	$2.5184 (as at 20 Feb 2026)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.63% (as at 22 Nov 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.63% (as at 30 Jun 2025)
Minimum initial investment	$20,000

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Jan 2026)

Holding (as at 31 Jan 2026)	Type	% of Portfolio
Global X Physical Gold Structured		96.80%

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FAQs about the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold

What is the objective of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold managed fund?

The objective of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold managed fund is The option will hold units in an ETP and cash, CFS will target 95% exposure to the underlying ETP & the option will generally have exposure to the ETP within ranges of 92-98%. CFS has selected the Global X Physical Gold (ASX:GOLD) ETP issued by Global X Management (AUS) Limited. Global X has adopted a passive investment strategy for establishing and managing the Global X Physical Gold. The ETP provides investors with a beneficial interest in physical gold bullion. Gold bullion is quoted and traded in USD and the ETP is not currency hedged.

What is the strategy for the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold managed fund?

The strategy of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold managed fund is The option will hold units in an ETP and cash, CFS will target 95% exposure to the underlying ETP & the option will generally have exposure to the ETP within ranges of 92-98%. CFS has selected the Global X Physical Gold (ASX:GOLD) ETP issued by Global X Management (AUS) Limited. Global X has adopted a passive investment strategy for establishing and managing the Global X Physical Gold. The ETP provides investors with a beneficial interest in physical gold bullion. Gold bullion is quoted and traded in USD and the ETP is not currency hedged.

What is the APIR code of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold managed fund?

The APIR code of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold managed fund is AIL6816AU.

What was Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold’s total return last month?

Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold’s total return last month was 13.37%. This was made up of a growth return of -4.39% and an income return of 17.76%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What was Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold’s total return for the last three months?

Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold’s total return for the last three months was 20.32%. This was made up of a growth return of 9.98% and an income return of 10.34%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What is Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold’s one-year total return?

Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold’s one-year total return is 59.99%. This was made up of a growth return of 50.07% and an income return of 9.92%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What is Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold’s three-year total return?

Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold’s one-year total return is 36.43%. This was made up of a growth return of 34.9% and an income return of 1.53%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What is the asset allocation of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold managed fund is :

Cash: 5.37%

Alternatives: 94.63%

International Equities: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold managed fund is Colonial First State Investments Limited.

What sector/asset class does the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold managed fund belong to?

The Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold managed fund belongs to the Commodities & Precious Metals sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold managed fund?

As at 31 Jan 2026, the size of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold managed fund was $132.31 million.

What is the inception date of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold managed fund?

The Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold managed fund has an inception date of 21 Nov 2022.

What is the current entry price of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold managed fund?

The current entry price of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold managed fund is $2.5209 per unit and the current exit price is $2.5184 per unit (as at 20 Feb 2026).

What is the current exit price of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold managed fund?

The current exit price of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold managed fund is $2.5184 per unit and the current entry price is $2.5209 per unit (as at 20 Feb 2026).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - ETF Exp Ser Physical Gold managed fund is $20,000.

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