Colonial First State: Investment, Superannuation and Retirement Products

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Colonial First State (CFS) is one of Australia's biggest financial services organisations. As one of the largest managers of superannuation funds they offer over 180 investment options across different asset classes.

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Finder Score	Last 1 year performance (p.a.)	Last 3 year performance (p.a.)	Last 5 year performance (p.a.)	Last 10 year performance (p.a.)	Fees on $50k balance (p.a.)
Finder Score 9.8 Excellent CFS FC MySuper - Lifestage 1975-79 Lifestage	Finder Score 9.8 Excellent	Last 1 year performance (p.a.) +14.26%	Last 3 year performance (p.a.) +15.5%	Last 5 year performance (p.a.) +12.01%	Last 10 year performance (p.a.) +9.06%	Fees on $50k balance (p.a.) $395	More info Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Finder Score 9.7 Excellent CFS FC MySuper - Lifestage 1970-74 Lifestage	Finder Score 9.7 Excellent	Last 1 year performance (p.a.) +13.27%	Last 3 year performance (p.a.) +14.57%	Last 5 year performance (p.a.) +11.27%	Last 10 year performance (p.a.) +8.76%	Fees on $50k balance (p.a.) $395	More info Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Finder Score 9.7 Excellent CFS FC MySuper - Lifestage 1960-64 Lifestage	Finder Score 9.7 Excellent	Last 1 year performance (p.a.) +10.14%	Last 3 year performance (p.a.) +10.55%	Last 5 year performance (p.a.) +7.04%	Last 10 year performance (p.a.) +6.37%	Fees on $50k balance (p.a.) $385	More info Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Finder Score 9.5 Excellent CFS FC MySuper - Lifestage 2005-09 NewHigher risk	Finder Score 9.5 Excellent	Last 1 year performance (p.a.) +15.23%	Last 3 year performance (p.a.) +16.39%	Last 5 year performance (p.a.) N/A	Last 10 year performance (p.a.) N/A	Fees on $50k balance (p.a.) $390	More info Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Finder Score 9.5 Excellent CFS FC MySuper - Lifestage 1955-59 Lifestage	Finder Score 9.5 Excellent	Last 1 year performance (p.a.) +9.53%	Last 3 year performance (p.a.) +10.08%	Last 5 year performance (p.a.) +6.19%	Last 10 year performance (p.a.) +5.39%	Fees on $50k balance (p.a.) $380	More info Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Finder Score 9.5 Excellent CFS FC MySuper - Lifestage 1965-69 Lifestage	Finder Score 9.5 Excellent	Last 1 year performance (p.a.) +12.27%	Last 3 year performance (p.a.) +13.41%	Last 5 year performance (p.a.) +10.05%	Last 10 year performance (p.a.) +8.18%	Fees on $50k balance (p.a.) $395	More info Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Finder Score 9.4 Excellent CFS FC MySuper - Lifestage 1945-49 Lifestage	Finder Score 9.4 Excellent	Last 1 year performance (p.a.) +9.47%	Last 3 year performance (p.a.) +10.03%	Last 5 year performance (p.a.) +6.14%	Last 10 year performance (p.a.) +5.3%	Fees on $50k balance (p.a.) $385	More info Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Finder Score 9.4 Excellent CFS FC MySuper - Lifestage 1950-54 Lifestage	Finder Score 9.4 Excellent	Last 1 year performance (p.a.) +9.46%	Last 3 year performance (p.a.) +10.02%	Last 5 year performance (p.a.) +6.12%	Last 10 year performance (p.a.) +5.28%	Fees on $50k balance (p.a.) $380	More info Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Finder Score 9.4 Excellent CFS FC MySuper - Lifestage 2000-04 LifestageHigher risk	Finder Score 9.4 Excellent	Last 1 year performance (p.a.) +15.19%	Last 3 year performance (p.a.) +15.62%	Last 5 year performance (p.a.) +12.23%	Last 10 year performance (p.a.) N/A	Fees on $50k balance (p.a.) $390	More info Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Finder Score 9.3 Excellent CFS FC MySuper - Lifestage 1985-89 LifestageHigher risk	Finder Score 9.3 Excellent	Last 1 year performance (p.a.) +15.06%	Last 3 year performance (p.a.) +16.06%	Last 5 year performance (p.a.) +12.39%	Last 10 year performance (p.a.) +9.26%	Fees on $50k balance (p.a.) $400	More info Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Finder Score 9.3 Excellent CFS FC MySuper - Lifestage 1995-99 LifestageHigher risk	Finder Score 9.3 Excellent	Last 1 year performance (p.a.) +15.1%	Last 3 year performance (p.a.) +15.81%	Last 5 year performance (p.a.) +12.28%	Last 10 year performance (p.a.) +9.3%	Fees on $50k balance (p.a.) $390	More info Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Finder Score 9.3 Excellent CFS FC MySuper - Lifestage 1990-94 LifestageHigher risk	Finder Score 9.3 Excellent	Last 1 year performance (p.a.) +15.03%	Last 3 year performance (p.a.) +15.93%	Last 5 year performance (p.a.) +12.33%	Last 10 year performance (p.a.) +9.24%	Fees on $50k balance (p.a.) $390	More info Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Finder Score 9.3 Excellent CFS FC MySuper - Lifestage 1980-84 LifestageHigher risk	Finder Score 9.3 Excellent	Last 1 year performance (p.a.) +14.86%	Last 3 year performance (p.a.) +15.96%	Last 5 year performance (p.a.) +12.33%	Last 10 year performance (p.a.) +9.22%	Fees on $50k balance (p.a.) $395	More info Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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Finder Score for super funds

Finder Score makes comparing superannuation products easier by scoring products out of 10 after assessing their performance, fees and features.

We assess products from over 40 providers based on their risk profile.

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The information in this table is based on data provided by SuperRatings Pty Limited ABN 95 100 192 283, a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No.1309956) of Lonsec Research Pty Ltd ABN 11 151 658 561, Australian Financial Services Licence No. 421445. In limited instances, where data is not available from SuperRatings for a product, the data is provided directly by the superannuation fund.

*Past performance data and fee data is for the period ending September 2025

What do Australians think of Colonial First State Superannuation super fund?

3.98/5 overall for Customer Satisfaction - lower than the average of 4.06
4.52/5 for Trust - higher than the average of 4.45
4.15/5 for Customer Service - higher than the average of 4.07

Based on Colonial First State Superannuation super fund scores in Finder's 2024 & 2025 Customer Satisfaction Awards.

Quick facts about Colonial First State

Colonial First State has been offering retirement solutions for more than 30 years.
It has close to 1 million members and more than 180 different investment products to choose from.
Colonial First State won the Australian Wealth Management Best Superannuation Advice Product award in 2024
It was named winner of Chant West's Super Fund Award (FirstChoice Wholesale Super – Best Longevity Product 2021).

What you need to know about Colonial First State

Colonial First State was established in 1988 and has close to 1 million members. They provide superannuation, investment and retirement products to individual employees, as well as corporate based and superannuation investors.

You have access to over 180 different investment options, some of which are managed by Colonial First State, while others are overseen by expert investment managers. You manage your super funds growth as well, with constant online access to the account so that you can keep track of how well your superannuation funds are performing.

As of 31 May 2022, Avanteos Investments Limited (AIL) will be the trustee for all of the CFS super funds. Colonial First State Investments Limited (CFSIL) will manage non-super investments.

Is the online platform easy to use?

Colonial First State has developed FirstNet, an online platform which allows you personal access to your super fund account from any device connected to the web. Through FirstNet you are able to:

See your current balance
Check past transactions
Study investment details
Make changes to your investment options
Make contributions to your fund

A mobile friendly dashboard, FirstNet Investor, is also available. With this product you can quickly catch up with your investment funds even when you are on the go.

Let’s take a look at what Colonial First State have to offer

When comparing wealth managers across Australia, Colonial First State will give you a lot to think about with their wide range of products suitable for both individual and company superannuation funds:

FirstChoice Personal Super and Wholesale Personal Super. Overseen by a number of investment managers, the Wholesale Personal Super requires a minimum balance of $1,500. This gives you access to over 180 funds and options designed for superannuation growth.
FirstChoice Employer Super. This employer based fund provides access to a range of multi-manager portfolios and single manager investments.
FirstRate Saver. This is a low risk cash account which helps you to preserve your capital as it earns a competitive interest rate through conservative investments.
FirstWrap. This full service wrap platform gives you access to a diverse number of products including direct shares, managed funds, term deposits and unlisted

What pension accounts are offered by Colonial First State?

The FirstChoice Wholesale Pension is available to Australians who are ready to retire from the work force and have a minimum of $20,000 to investment into a pension account. You are permitted to allow your funds to continue to grow with access to over 180 different funds and options.

How to apply for a Colonial First State super fund

If the options given to you with Colonial First State meet your investment needs, you can apply for any one of their superannuation online through their website. Be sure that you first read through the product information before deciding on any one investment product. Once you have completed that step, the online application process will be broken down into five parts:

Your details. You will need to give your name, address and contact information along with your tax file number (TFN) and the type of product you will be investing in.
Account details. In this step you will be asked how you will be funding the investment. This could be with direct debit, direct credit, BPAY or a cheque. Your bank account details will be required as well as rollover or contribution information if you are opening a super of pension account.
Transaction details. The amount you are able to invest and the specific options will be chosen by you will be required in this step of the application.
Confirmation. Review the online application to ensure that all of the information is correct before submitting the application.
Your account. After submitting the application your account will be opened, but will not become active until after your initial deposit has cleared.

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Alison Banney

Editorial Manager, Money

Alison is an editor at Finder and a personal finance journalist with over 10 years of experience, having contributed to major financial institutions and publications such as Westpac, Money Magazine, and Yahoo Finance. She is frequently quoted in media outlets like SmartCompany and SBS, offering expert insights on superannuation and money management. Alison holds a Bachelor of Communications in Public Relations and Journalism from the University of Newcastle, and has earned three ASIC RG146 certifications in superannuation, securities and managed investments and general financial advice, ensuring her expertise is fully aligned with ASIC standards. See full bio

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Colonial First State: Investment, Superannuation and Retirement Products