CFS offers a broad range of single and multi-sector index options that can form the foundation of a low-cost diversified portfolio, either as an off-the-shelf multi-sector solution or a combination of different asset types to suit individual risk appetites and objectives. 

Diversification
Cost efficiency
Versatility
Diversification

Index investing as part of a core satellite strategy allows investors to achieve quick and easy diversification across different asset types, sectors, or regions. 

Diversification

By using lower-cost index funds as the core of a portfolio, investors can minimise expenses, thereby improving overall returns.  

Diversification

By pairing active and passive components, investors can potentially benefit from the expertise of fund managers while maintaining the cost advantages of index investing in the core. 

Index investing with CFS

Single-sector investment options
Investment option
Sector
Fund profile (open funds)
Investment option

CFS Index Australian Share

Sector

Australian equity

Fund profile (open funds)

Class A

FirstChoice

Investment option

CFS Index Australian Bond

Sector

Fixed income & cash

Fund profile (open funds)

Class A

FirstChoice

Investment option

CFS Index Global Bond

Sector

Fixed income & cash

Fund profile (open funds)

Class A

FirstChoice

Investment option

CFS Index Global Share

Sector

Global equities

Fund profile (open funds)

Class A

FirstChoice

Investment option

CFS Index Global Share – Hedged

Sector

Global equities

Fund profile (open funds)

Class A

FirstChoice

Investment option

CFS Index Property Securities

Sector

Infrastructure & property

Fund profile (open funds)

Class A

FirstChoice

Investment option

CFS Index Global Property Securities

Sector

Infrastructure & property

Fund profile (open funds)

Class A

FirstChoice

Investment option

CFS Index Global Listed Infrastructure Securities

Sector

Infrastructure & property

Fund profile (open funds)

Class A

FirstChoice

*For more information on gearing and our geared funds, please refer to the relevant PDS.

Multi-sector investment options
Investment option
Sector
Fund profile (open funds)
Investment option

CFS Index Conservative

Sector

Multi-asset

Fund profile (open funds)

Class A

FirstChoice

Investment option

CFS Index Diversified

Sector

Multi-asset

Fund profile (open funds)

Class A

FirstChoice

Investment option

CFS Index Moderate

Sector

Multi-asset

Fund profile (open funds)

Class A 

FirstChoice

Investment option

CFS Index Balanced

Sector

Multi-asset

Fund profile (open funds)

Class A

FirstChoice

Investment option

CFS Index Growth

Sector

Multi-asset

Fund profile (open funds)

Class A

FirstChoice

Investment option

CFS Index High Growth

Sector

Multi-asset

Fund profile (open funds)

Class A

FirstChoice

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