Colonial Geared Index Global Share - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

To magnify long-term returns capital growth by borrowing to invest in a diversified portfolio of global shares. The option aims to outperform the MSCI All Country World (ex Australia) Index in Australian dollar terms 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 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.

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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	1.21%	13.09%	7.73%	36.59%	34.02%	36.39%	-%	-%
Growth return	1.21%	9.27%	4.1%	31.98%	19.98%	26.68%	-%	-%
Income return	0%	3.82%	3.63%	4.61%	14.04%	9.71%	-%	-%
Market index (MSCI World Ex Australia NR AUD)
Total return	0.92%	6.62%	5.1%	20.06%	19.45%	20.5%	15.74%	12.6%

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

Asset Allocation

Colonial Geared Index Global Share

Australian Equities: 0.09%

International Equities: 213.23%

Cash: -113.31%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 1.45%

International Equities: 95.50%

Cash: 1.75%

Property & Infrastructure: 1.15%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0.14%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Colonial Geared Index Global Share
Responsible Entity	Colonial First State Investments Limited
APIR Code	FSF5688AU
Sector/Asset Class	Equity World Large Blend
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Aug 2025)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	13 Dec 2021
Fund Size	$29.6 million (as at 31 Aug 2025)
Entry Price	$1.3087 (as at 11 Sep 2025)
Exit Price	$1.306 (as at 11 Sep 2025)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	1.20% (as at 28 Aug 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	1.20% (as at 30 Jun 2025)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	Not Available

Top 10 holdings (as at 28 Feb 2025)

Holding (as at 28 Feb 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
Loan	Bond - Bank Loans	118.07%
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FAQs about the Colonial Geared Index Global Share

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

The objective of the Colonial Geared Index Global Share managed fund is To magnify long-term returns capital growth by borrowing to invest in a diversified portfolio of global shares. The option aims to outperform the MSCI All Country World (ex Australia) Index in Australian dollar terms over rolling seven-year periods before fees and taxes.

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

The strategy of the Colonial Geared Index Global 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 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.

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

The APIR code of the Colonial Geared Index Global Share managed fund is FSF5688AU.

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

Colonial Geared Index Global Share’s total return last month was 1.21%. This was made up of a growth return of 1.21% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

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

Colonial Geared Index Global Share’s total return for the last three months was 13.09%. This was made up of a growth return of 9.27% and an income return of 3.82%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

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

Colonial Geared Index Global Share’s one-year total return is 36.59%. This was made up of a growth return of 31.98% and an income return of 4.61%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

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

Colonial Geared Index Global Share’s one-year total return is 36.39%. This was made up of a growth return of 26.68% and an income return of 9.71%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

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

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

Australian Equities: 0.09%

International Equities: 213.23%

Cash: -113.31%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

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

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

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

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

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

As at 31 Aug 2025, the size of the Colonial Geared Index Global Share managed fund was $29.6 million.

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

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

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

The current entry price of the Colonial Geared Index Global Share managed fund is $1.3087 per unit and the current exit price is $1.306 per unit (as at 11 Sep 2025).

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

The current exit price of the Colonial Geared Index Global Share managed fund is $1.306 per unit and the current entry price is $1.3087 per unit (as at 11 Sep 2025).

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

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

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