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Colonial Geared Index Global Share A - Managed Fund

Fund Objective
This option uses detailed risk analysis to design a portfolio of shares that provides the greatest likelihood of matching the performance of the MSCI All Country World (ex Australia) Index. The option utilises gearing (borrowing) to magnify returns from underlying investments. The option does not hedge investors' capital but may hedge up to 100% of the currency exposure relating to the borrowings.
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 MSCI All Country World (ex Australia) Index. The option utilises gearing (borrowing) to magnify returns from underlying investments. The option does not hedge investors' capital but may hedge up to 100% of the currency exposure relating to the borrowings.

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 -1.65% -8.74% 1.66% -% -% -% -% -%
Growth return 0.7% -5.96% -6.69% -% -% -% -% -%
Income return -2.35% -2.78% 8.35% -% -% -% -% -%
Market index (MSCI World Ex Australia NR AUD)
Total return -1.09% -4.68% 0.61% 5.74% 13.25% 18.52% 14.41% 13.36%
As at 28 Feb 2026. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Colonial Geared Index Global Share A
Australian Equities
0.06%
International Equities
219.51%
Cash
-119.58%
Property & Infrastructure
0%
Fixed Interest
0%
Alternatives
0%
Average Allocation of Peers
Australian Equities
6.64%
International Equities
91.07%
Cash
1.80%
Property & Infrastructure
0.21%
Fixed Interest
-0.01%
Alternatives
0.29%

General Information

Fund Details
Type Description
Colonial Geared Index Global Share A
Colonial First State Investments Limited
FSF6593AU
Equity World Large Blend
Not Rated
Investment Fund
31 Jul 2025
$52.85 million (as at 28 Feb 2026)
$0.8603 (as at 27 Mar 2026)
$0.8583 (as at 27 Mar 2026)
Open
Offer information
Type Description
MER 1% (as at 17 Dec 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) - Estimated 0% (as at 30 Jun 2025) (Estimated)
Minimum initial investment $25,000

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Jan 2026)

Holding (as at 31 Jan 2026) Type % of Portfolio
Loan 120.56%
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FAQs about the Colonial Geared Index Global Share A

The objective of the Colonial Geared Index Global Share A 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 MSCI All Country World (ex Australia) Index. The option utilises gearing (borrowing) to magnify returns from underlying investments. The option does not hedge investors' capital but may hedge up to 100% of the currency exposure relating to the borrowings.

The strategy of the Colonial Geared Index Global Share A 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 MSCI All Country World (ex Australia) Index. The option utilises gearing (borrowing) to magnify returns from underlying investments. The option does not hedge investors' capital but may hedge up to 100% of the currency exposure relating to the borrowings.

The APIR code of the Colonial Geared Index Global Share A managed fund is FSF6593AU.

Colonial Geared Index Global Share A’s total return last month was -1.65%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.7% and an income return of -2.35%. These returns were calculated as at 28 Feb 2026.

Colonial Geared Index Global Share A’s total return for the last three months was -8.74%. This was made up of a growth return of -5.96% and an income return of -2.78%%. These returns were calculated as at 28 Feb 2026.

Colonial Geared Index Global Share A’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 28 Feb 2026.

Colonial Geared Index Global Share A’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 28 Feb 2026.

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

Australian Equities
0.06%
International Equities
219.51%
Cash
-119.58%
Property & Infrastructure
0%
Fixed Interest
0%
Alternatives
0%

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

The Colonial Geared Index Global Share A managed fund belongs to the Equity World Large Blend sector/asset class.

As at 28 Feb 2026, the size of the Colonial Geared Index Global Share A managed fund was $52.85 million.

The Colonial Geared Index Global Share A managed fund has an inception date of 31 Jul 2025.

The current entry price of the Colonial Geared Index Global Share A managed fund is $0.8603 per unit and the current exit price is $0.8583 per unit (as at 27 Mar 2026).

The current exit price of the Colonial Geared Index Global Share A managed fund is $0.8583 per unit and the current entry price is $0.8603 per unit (as at 27 Mar 2026).

The minimum initial investment amount for the Colonial Geared Index Global Share A managed fund is $25,000.

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.