Colonial Geared Index Australian Share - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

To magnify long-term capital growth by borrowing to invest in predominantly Australian companies. The option aims to outperform the S&P/ASX 100 Accumulation Index over rolling seven-year periods before fees and taxes.

Fund Strategy

This option uses detailed risk analysis to design a portfolio of shares that provides the greatest likelihood of matching the performance of the S&P/ASX 100 Accumulation Index. All shares in this option are maintained within a very close margin to their weight in the index. The option predominantly invests in Australian companies and therefore does not hedge currency risk. The option utilises gearing to magnify returns from underlying investments.

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	-0.2%	1.42%	17.2%	13.28%	30.76%	18.99%	-%	-%
Growth return	-0.2%	1.42%	7.46%	2.67%	-%	11.49%	-%	-%
Income return	0%	0%	9.74%	10.61%	-%	7.5%	-%	-%
Market index (S&P/ASX 200 TR AUD)
Total return	0.39%	2.7%	11.09%	12.46%	18.51%	13.08%	12.64%	9.68%

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 Geared Index Australian Share
Responsible Entity	Colonial First State Investments Limited
APIR Code	FSF8896AU
Sector/Asset Class	Equity Australia Large Geared
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Oct 2025)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	13 Dec 2021
Fund Size	$27.74 million (as at 31 Oct 2025)
Entry Price	$1.0918 (as at 21 Nov 2025)
Exit Price	$1.0892 (as at 21 Nov 2025)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	1.17% (as at 28 Aug 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) - Estimated	1.17% (as at 30 Jun 2025) (Estimated)
Performance fee (included in ICR)	Not Available

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Jul 2025)

Holding (as at 31 Jul 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
Loan	Bond - Bank Loans	113.09%
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FAQs about the Colonial Geared Index Australian Share

What is the objective of the Colonial Geared Index Australian Share managed fund?

The objective of the Colonial Geared Index Australian Share managed fund is To magnify long-term capital growth by borrowing to invest in predominantly Australian companies. The option aims to outperform the S&P/ASX 100 Accumulation Index over rolling seven-year periods before fees and taxes.

What is the strategy for the Colonial Geared Index Australian Share managed fund?

The strategy of the Colonial Geared Index Australian Share managed fund is This option uses detailed risk analysis to design a portfolio of shares that provides the greatest likelihood of matching the performance of the S&P/ASX 100 Accumulation Index. All shares in this option are maintained within a very close margin to their weight in the index. The option predominantly invests in Australian companies and therefore does not hedge currency risk. The option utilises gearing to magnify returns from underlying investments.

What is the APIR code of the Colonial Geared Index Australian Share managed fund?

The APIR code of the Colonial Geared Index Australian Share managed fund is FSF8896AU.

What was Colonial Geared Index Australian Share’s total return last month?

Colonial Geared Index Australian Share’s total return last month was -0.2%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.2% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2025.

What was Colonial Geared Index Australian Share’s total return for the last three months?

Colonial Geared Index Australian Share’s total return for the last three months was 1.42%. This was made up of a growth return of 1.42% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2025.

What is Colonial Geared Index Australian Share’s one-year total return?

Colonial Geared Index Australian Share’s one-year total return is 13.28%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.67% and an income return of 10.61%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2025.

What is Colonial Geared Index Australian Share’s three-year total return?

Colonial Geared Index Australian Share’s one-year total return is 18.99%. This was made up of a growth return of 11.49% and an income return of 7.5%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2025.

What is the asset allocation of the Colonial Geared Index Australian Share managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Colonial Geared Index Australian Share managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 209.63%

International Equities: 11.30%

Cash: -120.93%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Colonial Geared Index Australian Share managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Colonial Geared Index Australian Share managed fund is Colonial First State Investments Limited.

What sector/asset class does the Colonial Geared Index Australian Share managed fund belong to?

The Colonial Geared Index Australian Share managed fund belongs to the Equity Australia Large Geared sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Colonial Geared Index Australian Share managed fund?

As at 31 Oct 2025, the size of the Colonial Geared Index Australian Share managed fund was $27.74 million.

What is the inception date of the Colonial Geared Index Australian Share managed fund?

The Colonial Geared Index Australian Share managed fund has an inception date of 13 Dec 2021.

What is the current entry price of the Colonial Geared Index Australian Share managed fund?

The current entry price of the Colonial Geared Index Australian Share managed fund is $1.0918 per unit and the current exit price is $1.0892 per unit (as at 21 Nov 2025).

What is the current exit price of the Colonial Geared Index Australian Share managed fund?

The current exit price of the Colonial Geared Index Australian Share managed fund is $1.0892 per unit and the current entry price is $1.0918 per unit (as at 21 Nov 2025).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Colonial Geared Index Australian Share managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Colonial Geared Index Australian Share managed fund is $.

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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