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Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - PIMCO Global Bond - Managed Fund

Fund Objective
The option utilises PIMCO's core fixed interest strategy of seeking strong, consistent investment returns while at the same time moderating the volatility of returns relative to the benchmark. The option aims to outperform the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index hedged to Australian dollars over rolling three-year periods before fees and taxes.
Fund Strategy
In pursuing the option's objective, PIMCO applies a wide range of diverse strategies including duration analysis, credit analysis, relative value analysis, sector allocation and individual security selection. PIMCO's investment strategy emphasises active decision making with a long-term focus and seeks to avoid extreme swings in duration with a view to creating a steady stream of returns. The option may invest in derivatives to gain or reduce exposure to relevant markets and to manage investment risk. The option aims to hedge currency risk.

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 1.24% 0.02% 5.64% 3.58% -1.47% -2.39% -0.1% 2.35%
Growth return 1.24% 0.02% 5.64% 3.58% -1.47% -2.39% -0.1% 2.35%
Income return 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Market index (Bloomberg Global Aggregate TR Hdg AUD)
Total return 0.81% -0.31% 5.1% 2.53% -1.56% -2.38% -% 2.33%
As at 31 Mar 2024. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - PIMCO Global Bond
Australian Equities
0%
International Equities
0%
Cash
0%
Property
0%
Fixed Interest
0%
Alternatives
0%
Average Allocation of Peers
Australian Equities
0.33%
International Equities
0.10%
Cash
8.92%
Property
0.02%
Fixed Interest
90.16%
Alternatives
0.47%

General Information

Fund Details
Type Description
Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - PIMCO Global Bond
FSF1399AU
Bonds - Global
starstarstarstarstar (as at 31 Mar 2024)
Allocated Pension
11 Jun 2013
$800.27 million (as at 29 Feb 2024)
$1.2616 (as at 16 Apr 2024)
$1.2591 (as at 16 Apr 2024)
Open
Offer information
Type Description
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) - Estimated 0.80% (as at 30 Jun 2023) (Estimated)
Performance fee (included in ICR) 0
Minimum initial investment $20,000
Minimum additional investments
Minimum redemption amount

FAQs about the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - PIMCO Global Bond

The objective of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - PIMCO Global Bond managed fund is The option utilises PIMCO's core fixed interest strategy of seeking strong, consistent investment returns while at the same time moderating the volatility of returns relative to the benchmark. The option aims to outperform the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index hedged to Australian dollars over rolling three-year periods before fees and taxes.

The strategy of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - PIMCO Global Bond managed fund is In pursuing the option's objective, PIMCO applies a wide range of diverse strategies including duration analysis, credit analysis, relative value analysis, sector allocation and individual security selection. PIMCO's investment strategy emphasises active decision making with a long-term focus and seeks to avoid extreme swings in duration with a view to creating a steady stream of returns. The option may invest in derivatives to gain or reduce exposure to relevant markets and to manage investment risk. The option aims to hedge currency risk.

The APIR code of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - PIMCO Global Bond managed fund is FSF1399AU.

Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - PIMCO Global Bond’s total return last month was 1.24%. This was made up of a growth return of 1.24% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Mar 2024.

Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - PIMCO Global Bond’s total return for the last three months was 0.02%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.02% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Mar 2024.

Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - PIMCO Global Bond’s one-year total return is 3.58%. This was made up of a growth return of 3.58% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Mar 2024.

Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - PIMCO Global Bond’s one-year total return is -2.39%. This was made up of a growth return of -2.39% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Mar 2024.

The asset allocation of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - PIMCO Global Bond managed fund is :

Australian Equities
0%
International Equities
0%
Cash
0%
Property
0%
Fixed Interest
0%
Alternatives
0%

The Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - PIMCO Global Bond managed fund belongs to the Bonds - Global sector/asset class.

As at 29 Feb 2024, the size of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - PIMCO Global Bond managed fund was $800.27 million.

The Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - PIMCO Global Bond managed fund has an inception date of 11 Jun 2013.

The current entry price of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - PIMCO Global Bond managed fund is $1.2616 per unit and the current exit price is $1.2591 per unit (as at 16 Apr 2024).

The current exit price of the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - PIMCO Global Bond managed fund is $1.2591 per unit and the current entry price is $1.2616 per unit (as at 16 Apr 2024).

The minimum initial investment amount for the Colonial FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - PIMCO Global Bond managed fund is $20,000. Minimum additional investment is $0.

Fund data sourced from Morningstar. Some material is copyright and published under licence from ASX Operations Pty Limited ACN 004 523 782 ("ASXO"). Data and content is provided for personal use only. Whilst every care has been taken in producing these numbers, neither Morningstar nor InvestSMART can make any guarantees around the complete accuracy of these figures. Should you decide to change investments, please read all relevant disclosure documents including the Product Disclosure Statements and if required, you may consider speaking to a financial professional for further guidance. A tax event may be realised as a result of switching investments. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.