Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

The option aims to earn an after fee and before taxes return in excess of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0 yr Index over rolling three-year periods.

Fund Strategy

The option provides exposure to an actively managed portfolio of Australian bonds. The investment approach aims to capture returns from a variety of actively managed sources, including interest rate management (duration), yield curve positioning, sector and security selection. Risk management is a core focus and is supported by credit research, diversification of holdings and investment guidelines.

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	0.35%	0.82%	1.87%	6.64%	7.19%	-%	-%	-%
Growth return	0.35%	0.05%	-0.33%	2.28%	-%	-%	-%	-%
Income return	0%	0.77%	2.2%	4.36%	-%	-%	-%	-%
Market index (Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+Y TR AUD)
Total return	0.36%	0.8%	1.68%	6.47%	6.77%	4.05%	-0.21%	2.13%

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

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond
Responsible Entity	Colonial First State Investments Limited
APIR Code	FSF6163AU
Sector/Asset Class	Bonds - Australia
Morningstar Rating	Not Rated
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	21 Nov 2022
Fund Size	$83.68 million (as at 31 Oct 2025)
Entry Price	$1.0108 (as at 18 Nov 2025)
Exit Price	$1.0088 (as at 18 Nov 2025)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.65% (as at 28 Aug 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.65% (as at 30 Jun 2025)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	Not Available
Minimum initial investment	$5,000.00
Minimum additional investments

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Jul 2025)

Holding (as at 31 Jul 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
3 Year Australian Treasury Bond Future Sept 25	Bond - Treasury Future	2.39%
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FAQs about the Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond

What is the objective of the Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond managed fund?

The objective of the Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond managed fund is The option aims to earn an after fee and before taxes return in excess of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+yr Index over rolling three-year periods.

What is the strategy for the Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond managed fund?

The strategy of the Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond managed fund is The option provides exposure to an actively managed portfolio of Australian bonds. The investment approach aims to capture returns from a variety of actively managed sources, including interest rate management (duration), yield curve positioning, sector and security selection. Risk management is a core focus and is supported by credit research, diversification of holdings and investment guidelines.

What is the APIR code of the Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond managed fund?

The APIR code of the Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond managed fund is FSF6163AU.

What was Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond’s total return last month?

Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond’s total return last month was 0.35%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.35% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2025.

What was Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond’s total return for the last three months?

Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond’s total return for the last three months was 0.82%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.05% and an income return of 0.77%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2025.

What is Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond’s one-year total return?

Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond’s one-year total return is 6.64%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.28% and an income return of 4.36%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2025.

What is Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond’s three-year total return?

Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond’s one-year total return is -%. This was made up of a growth return of -% and an income return of -%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2025.

What is the asset allocation of the Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond managed fund is :

Cash: 0.55%

Fixed Interest: 99.45%

Australian Equities: 0%

International Equities: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond managed fund is Colonial First State Investments Limited.

What sector/asset class does the Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond managed fund belong to?

The Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond managed fund belongs to the Bonds - Australia sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond managed fund?

As at 31 Oct 2025, the size of the Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond managed fund was $83.68 million.

What is the inception date of the Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond managed fund?

The Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond managed fund has an inception date of 21 Nov 2022.

What is the current entry price of the Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond managed fund?

The current entry price of the Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond managed fund is $1.0108 per unit and the current exit price is $1.0088 per unit (as at 18 Nov 2025).

What is the current exit price of the Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond managed fund?

The current exit price of the Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond managed fund is $1.0088 per unit and the current entry price is $1.0108 per unit (as at 18 Nov 2025).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Colonial FirstChoice - Western Asset Australian Bond managed fund is $5,000. 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.

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