Chart constructed based on the data from Chant West Super Fund Fee Survey at 30 September 2025. Fees are compared for MySuper products based on the Lifestage 1965-69 option for a member balance of $50,000. Fees may vary for different age cohorts (fees range between $380 and $400).
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12-Jun-13
7.41%
10.24%
12.27%
12.10%
8.13%
6 - High
At least 10 years
12-Jun-13
7.66%
10.91%
13.07%
12.80%
8.33%
6 - High
At least 10 years
Past performance is not an indicator of future performance for this option or any other option available from Colonial First State.
Returns are calculated on a cumulative year-on-year basis which are then annualised. Calculations are based on exit price to exit price after ongoing fees and expenses and net of superannuation earnings taxes. The Target Market Determinations (TMD) for our financial products can be found at www.cfs.com.au/tmd, which include a description of who a financial product might suit. You should read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Financial Services Guide (FSG) carefully, assess whether the information is appropriate for you, and consider talking to a financial adviser before making an investment decision.
Please refer to the PDS for full details of the applicable fees and costs.
^The date when the fund began its operations.
*Each investment option carries a different level of risk. Generally, higher levels of risk provide higher returns over a long term however may experience more volatility. Lower risk options provide lower, more stable returns.
^^The recommended length in an investment option is held in order to achieve its stated investment objective.
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** The fee comparison is for MySuper products. Fees are compared on the Lifestage 1965-69 option for a member balance of $50,000 and may vary for different age cohorts. The Chant West Super Fund Fee Survey compares the Lifestage option that is closest to 71% growth assets, which is consistent with the average risk and return profile of most non-lifecycle products. Total fees and costs include administration fees and costs, investment fees and costs and net transaction costs on a gross of tax basis. Fund averages are calculated by Chant West on a weighted average basis. This comparison has been prepared by CFS using data sourced from the Chant West Super Fund Fee Survey, effective 30 September 2025 and is based on information provided to Chant West by third parties, that is believed accurate at the time of publication. Fees may change in the future which may affect the outcome of the comparison. Chant West may make adjustments to fees and costs for comparison purposes and therefore data may vary to other published materials. Whilst care has been taken to ensure that the data provided by Chant West is correct, CFS neither warrants, represents nor guarantees the contents of the information, nor does it accept any responsibility for errors, inaccuracies, omissions or any inconsistencies herein.
Avanteos Investments Limited ABN 20 096 259 979, AFSL 245531 (AIL) is the trustee of the Colonial First State FirstChoice Superannuation Trust ABN 26 458 298 557 and issuer of FirstChoice range of super and pension products.
Information on this webpage is provided by AIL. It may include general advice but does not consider your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or tax circumstances. You can find the target market determinations (TMD) for our financial products at https://www.cfs.com.au/tmd which include a description of who a financial product might suit. You should read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Financial Services Guide (FSG) carefully, assess whether the information is appropriate for you, and consider talking to a financial adviser before making an investment decision. You can get the PDS and FSG at www.cfs.com.au or by calling us on 1300 654 666.