First Sentier Australian Shares - Managed Fund (Closed)

Fund Objective

To provide long-term capital growth by investing in a concentrated portfolio of 15-30 stocks. The fund aims to outperform the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index over rolling three year periods before fees and taxes.

Fund Strategy

The fund's strategy is based on the belief that, over the medium-to-long term, stock prices are driven by the ability of management to generate excess returns over their cost of capital in their chosen industry. The fund generally invests in a concentrated selection of high quality companies with strong balance sheets and earnings in the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index.

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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	5.9%	11.08%	16.25%	28.05%	20.65%	15.76%	14.6%	13%
Growth return	5.9%	11.08%	16.25%	28.05%	20.65%	15.76%	14.6%	13%
Income return	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
Market index (S&P/ASX 200 TR AUD)
Total return	3.1%	7.03%	11.65%	14.74%	14.82%	13.04%	12.32%	9.87%

As at 31 Aug 2021. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

First Sentier Australian Shares

Australian Equities: 81.56%

International Equities: 13.97%

Cash: 4.47%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 93.73%

International Equities: 4.83%

Cash: -0.80%

Property & Infrastructure: 1.41%

Fixed Interest: 0.26%

Alternatives: 0.58%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	First Sentier Australian Shares (Wholesale)
Fund Status	Closed
Responsible Entity	Colonial First State Investments Limited
APIR Code	FSF0029AU
Sector/Asset Class	Equity Australia Large Growth
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Aug 2021)
Legal Structure	Superannuation Fund
Fund Inception	22 May 1995
Fund Size	$99.78 million (as at 31 Aug 2021)
Entry Price	$16.1501 (as at 17 Sep 2021)
Exit Price	$16.1501 (as at 17 Sep 2021)
Fund Status	Finalised

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.95% (as at 28 Aug 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.95% (as at 30 Jun 2025)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	Not Available
Minimum initial investment	$50,000

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Jul 2025)

Holding (as at 31 Jul 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
Commonwealth Bank of Australia	Equity	11.96%
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FAQs about the First Sentier Australian Shares

What is the objective of the First Sentier Australian Shares managed fund?

The objective of the First Sentier Australian Shares managed fund is To provide long-term capital growth by investing in a concentrated portfolio of 15-30 stocks. The fund aims to outperform the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index over rolling three year periods before fees and taxes.

What is the strategy for the First Sentier Australian Shares managed fund?

The strategy of the First Sentier Australian Shares managed fund is The fund's strategy is based on the belief that, over the medium-to-long term, stock prices are driven by the ability of management to generate excess returns over their cost of capital in their chosen industry. The fund generally invests in a concentrated selection of high quality companies with strong balance sheets and earnings in the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index.

What is the APIR code of the First Sentier Australian Shares managed fund?

The APIR code of the First Sentier Australian Shares managed fund is FSF0029AU.

What was First Sentier Australian Shares’s total return last month?

First Sentier Australian Shares’s total return last month was 5.9%. This was made up of a growth return of 5.9% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2021.

What was First Sentier Australian Shares’s total return for the last three months?

First Sentier Australian Shares’s total return for the last three months was 11.08%. This was made up of a growth return of 11.08% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2021.

What is First Sentier Australian Shares’s one-year total return?

First Sentier Australian Shares’s one-year total return is 28.05%. This was made up of a growth return of 28.05% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2021.

What is First Sentier Australian Shares’s three-year total return?

First Sentier Australian Shares’s one-year total return is 15.76%. This was made up of a growth return of 15.76% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2021.

What is the asset allocation of the First Sentier Australian Shares managed fund?

The asset allocation of the First Sentier Australian Shares managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 81.56%

International Equities: 13.97%

Cash: 4.47%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the First Sentier Australian Shares managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the First Sentier Australian Shares managed fund is Colonial First State Investments Limited.

What sector/asset class does the First Sentier Australian Shares managed fund belong to?

The First Sentier Australian Shares managed fund belongs to the Equity Australia Large Growth sector/asset class.

What is the size of the First Sentier Australian Shares managed fund?

As at 31 Aug 2021, the size of the First Sentier Australian Shares managed fund was $99.78 million.

What is the inception date of the First Sentier Australian Shares managed fund?

The First Sentier Australian Shares managed fund has an inception date of 22 May 1995.

What is the current entry price of the First Sentier Australian Shares managed fund?

The current entry price of the First Sentier Australian Shares managed fund is $16.1501 per unit and the current exit price is $16.1501 per unit (as at 17 Sep 2021).

What is the current exit price of the First Sentier Australian Shares managed fund?

The current exit price of the First Sentier Australian Shares managed fund is $16.1501 per unit and the current entry price is $16.1501 per unit (as at 17 Sep 2021).

What is the minimum investment amount for the First Sentier Australian Shares managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the First Sentier Australian Shares managed fund is $50,000.

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.

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