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Cash solutions
Short term investing
Access our expertly built range of flexible, low-risk cash solutions.
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• FirstRate Cash
• CFS Enhanced Cash
• Acadian Defensive Income
Medium-Long Term Investing
ETFs
Invest in the market or industry of your choice through a wide range of low-cost and easy to manage funds.
Explore some of our top performing options:
• CFS ETF Exposure Series – US Shares
• CFS ETF Exposure Series – Physical Gold
• CFS ETF Exposure Series – All-World Ex-US Shares
Australian shares
Medium-long term investing
Leverage the institutional strength of CFS and let our experts invest in the Australian share market.
Explore some of our top performing options:
• First Sentier Imputation
• CFS Australian Small Companies
• Lazard Select Australian Equity
Medium-Long Term Investing
Global shares
Get the worlds leading investment minds investing for you in global shares.
Explore some of our top performing options:
• Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth
• MFS Global Equity
• CFS Index Global Share
High growth
Medium-long term investing
Access high-growth options from Australia’s gearing leaders.
Explore some of our top performing options:
• CFS Geared Share
• CFS Geared Index Australian Share
• CFS Geared Index Global Share
Medium-Long Term Investing
Property
Access listed property with our expert investors
Explore some of our top performing options:
• CFS Global Infrastructure Securities
• CFS Global Property Securities
• CFS Property Securities
Sustainability
Medium-long term investing
Invest for a healthier, fairer planet without sacrificing returns.
Explore some of our top performing options:
• CFS Thrive+ Sustainable Growth
• Alphinity Sustainable Share
Medium-Long Term Investing
Diversification
Access diversified investments to reduce your risk
Explore some of our top performing options:
• CFS Enhanced Index Balanced
• CFS Balanced
• CFS Index Balanced
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Choose from over 180 ready-made funds tailored to the risk level and timeframe that suits you.
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Highest Super Performer - FirstChoice Employer - CFS Geared Share Select
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2024
Best Fixed Interest Pension Product
- FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - First Sentier Global Credit Income
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Best of the Best
2024
Highest Pension Performer - FirstChoice Wholesale Pension - CFS Geared Share
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Important information to consider
*Returns are for FirstChoice Wholesale Investments portfolios calculated on a cumulative year-on-year basis which are then annualised. Returns are after ongoing fees and expenses. Investment returns and capital repayment are not guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. For more Cash options, visit our Funds & Performance tool. Consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determinations before making an investment decision. The footnotes below must be read with the corresponding returns above.
FirstRate Cash: The CFS risk measure for FirstRate Cash is Very Low. No minimum suggested timeframe to hold investments.
CFS ETF Exposure Series – US Shares: The CFS risk measure for CFS ETF Exposure Series – US Shares is Very High. Minimum suggested timeframe to hold investments is at least 7 years.
First Sentier Imputation: The CFS risk measure for First Sentier Imputation is Very High. Minimum suggested timeframe to hold investments is at least 7 years.
Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth: The CFS risk measure for Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth is Very High. Minimum suggested timeframe to hold investments is at least 7 years.
CFS Geared Share: The CFS risk measure for CFS Geared Share is Very High. While the gearing can magnify gains, it will always magnify losses. Minimum suggested timeframe to hold investments is at least 7 years.
CFS Global Infrastructure Securities: The CFS risk measure for CFS Global Infrastructure Securities is Very High. Minimum suggested timeframe to hold investments is at least 7 years.
CFS Thrive+ Sustainable Growth: The CFS risk measure for CFS Thrive+ Sustainable Growth is High. Minimum suggested timeframe to hold investments is at least 5 years.
CFS Enhanced Index Balanced: The CFS risk measure for CFS Enhanced Index Balanced is High. Minimum suggested timeframe to hold investments is at least 5 years.
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. Colonial First State Investments Limited ABN 98 002 348 352, AFSL 232468 (CFSIL) is the responsible entity and issuer of products made available under FirstChoice Investments and FirstChoice Wholesale Investments.
Information on this webpage is provided by AIL and CFSIL. 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 13 13 36.