Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

Perpetual invests in a diverse mix of growth, defensive and other assets with a focus on Australian and international shares. Tactical asset allocation strategies may be applied, which involves the option adjusting its exposure to asset classes on a regular basis within the allocation ranges. Currency is managed at the Option level, taking into account currency exposure arising from underlying investments. Currency management is used to either hedge currency for an existing position or create an exposure to a foreign currency.

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	0.45%	0%	2.27%	6.12%	8.14%	6.96%	7.32%	6.82%
Growth return	0.26%	0.2%	2.65%	7.17%	8.61%	7.71%	7.09%	6.58%
Income return	0.19%	-0.2%	-0.38%	-1.05%	-0.47%	-0.75%	0.23%	0.24%
Market index (Morningstar AUS Growth Tgt Alloc NR AUD)
Total return	0.38%	-0.09%	4.07%	8.34%	11.24%	10.63%	8.07%	8.42%

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

Asset Allocation

Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth

Australian Equities: 26.64%

International Equities: 42.64%

Cash: 11.61%

Fixed Interest: 11.75%

Alternatives: 7.36%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 27.33%

International Equities: 35.82%

Cash: 5.68%

Fixed Interest: 20.70%

Alternatives: 4.25%

Property & Infrastructure: 6.22%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth
Responsible Entity	Colonial First State Investments Limited
APIR Code	FSF0558AU
Sector/Asset Class	Multisector Growth
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Dec 2025)
Legal Structure	Allocated Pension
Fund Inception	12 Jul 2004
Fund Size	$113692946 million (as at 31 Dec 2025)
Entry Price	$4.2293 (as at 28 Jan 2026)
Exit Price	$4.2082 (as at 28 Jan 2026)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	1.28% (as at 22 Nov 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	1.33% (as at 30 Jun 2025)
Minimum initial investment	$20,000
Minimum additional investments
Minimum redemption amount

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Dec 2025)

Holding (as at 31 Dec 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF	Mutual Fund - ETF	7.16%
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FAQs about the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth

What is the objective of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth managed fund?

The objective of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth managed fund is Perpetual invests in a diverse mix of growth, defensive and other assets with a focus on Australian and international shares. Tactical asset allocation strategies may be applied, which involves the option adjusting its exposure to asset classes on a regular basis within the allocation ranges. Currency is managed at the Option level, taking into account currency exposure arising from underlying investments. Currency management is used to either hedge currency for an existing position or create an exposure to a foreign currency.

What is the strategy for the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth managed fund?

The strategy of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth managed fund is Perpetual invests in a diverse mix of growth, defensive and other assets with a focus on Australian and international shares. Tactical asset allocation strategies may be applied, which involves the option adjusting its exposure to asset classes on a regular basis within the allocation ranges. Currency is managed at the Option level, taking into account currency exposure arising from underlying investments. Currency management is used to either hedge currency for an existing position or create an exposure to a foreign currency.

What is the APIR code of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth managed fund?

The APIR code of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth managed fund is FSF0558AU.

What was Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth’s total return last month?

Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth’s total return last month was 0.45%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.26% and an income return of 0.19%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What was Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth’s total return for the last three months?

Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth’s total return for the last three months was 0%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.2% and an income return of -0.2%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What is Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth’s one-year total return?

Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth’s one-year total return is 6.12%. This was made up of a growth return of 7.17% and an income return of -1.05%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What is Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth’s three-year total return?

Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth’s one-year total return is 6.96%. This was made up of a growth return of 7.71% and an income return of -0.75%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What is the asset allocation of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 26.64%

International Equities: 42.64%

Cash: 11.61%

Fixed Interest: 11.75%

Alternatives: 7.36%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth managed fund is Colonial First State Investments Limited.

What sector/asset class does the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth managed fund belong to?

The Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth managed fund belongs to the Multisector Growth sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth managed fund?

As at 31 Dec 2025, the size of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth managed fund was $113692946 million.

What is the inception date of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth managed fund?

The Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth managed fund has an inception date of 12 Jul 2004.

What is the current entry price of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth managed fund?

The current entry price of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth managed fund is $4.2293 per unit and the current exit price is $4.2082 per unit (as at 28 Jan 2026).

What is the current exit price of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth managed fund?

The current exit price of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth managed fund is $4.2082 per unit and the current entry price is $4.2293 per unit (as at 28 Jan 2026).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - Perpetual Balanced Growth managed fund is $20,000. Minimum additional investment is $0.

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