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This page provides useful background information on investing in unit trusts. When considering a unit trust, you must always read the prospectus for specific information. Bear in mind that the suitability of any unit trust will depend on the individual investor’s risk and return preferences. Inexperienced investors in particular are encouraged to consult a licensed investment adviser or broker for specific investment advice. A list of licensed brokers, investment advisers and unit trust managers can be obtained from us.
There are currently six licensed unit trusts in Fiji:
- Colonial First State Income Fund
- Colonial First State Income and Growth Fund
- Colonial First State International Fund
- Colonial First State Pasifika Fund
- Fijian Holdings Unit Trust
- Fijian Holdings Property Trust
- Unit Trust of Fiji
Colonial First State Income Fund
Fund Details |
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Fund Type |
Income |
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Financial Year Ending |
31 December |
Distribution |
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Dividend Distribution |
Quarterly (every 3 months) |
Investment Requirements |
|
Minimum Initial Investment Amount |
$1,000 |
|
Thereafter |
$250 |
|
Maximum Amount |
Unlimited |
Fees |
|
Entry Fees |
Nil |
|
Exit Fees (% if application amount) |
Less than 1 year – 2%, 1-2 years – 1% |
|
Management Fees |
1.5% |
|
Trustee Fees |
0.125% |
Structure |
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Manager of the Fund |
Colonial First State Investments (Fiji) Limited |
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Trustee of the Fund |
Guardian Trustees Limited |
Colonial First State Income and Growth Fund
Fund Details |
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Fund Type |
Income and Growth |
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Financial Year Ending |
31 December |
Distribution |
|
Dividend Distribution |
Every 6 months |
Investment Requirements |
|
Minimum Initial Investment Amount |
$1,000 |
|
Thereafter |
$250 |
|
Maximum Amount |
Unlimited |
Fees |
|
Entry Fees |
4% |
|
Exit Fees |
Nil |
|
Management Fees |
2% |
|
Trustee Fees |
0.125% |
Structure |
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Manager of the Fund |
Colonial First State Investments (Fiji) Limited |
|
Trustee of the Fund |
Guardian Trustees Limited |
Colonial First State International Fund
Fund Details |
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Fund Type |
Income & Growth Fund |
|
Financial Year Ending |
31 December |
Distribution |
|
Dividend Distribution |
Every 6 months |
Investment Requirements |
|
Minimum Initial Investment Amount |
$5,000 |
|
Thereafter |
$1,000 |
|
Maximum Amount |
$20,00 per annum |
Fees |
|
Entry Fees |
4% |
|
Exit Fees |
Nil |
|
Management Fees |
2.5% |
|
Trustee Fees |
0.125% |
Structure |
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Manager of the Fund |
Colonial First State Investments (Fiji) Limited |
|
Trustee of the Fund |
Guardian Trustees Limited |
Colonial First State Pasifika Fund
Fund Details |
|
Fund Type |
Income & Growth Fund |
|
Financial Year Ending |
31 December |
Distribution |
|
Dividend Distribution |
Every 6 months |
Investment Requirements |
|
Minimum Initial Investment Amount |
A$5,000 |
|
Thereafter |
A$1,000 or more |
|
Maximum Amount |
Unlimited |
Fees |
|
Entry Fees |
5% |
|
Exit Fees |
Nil |
|
Management Fees |
2.5% |
|
Trustee Fees |
0.125% |
Structure |
|
Manager of the Fund |
Colonial First State Investments (Fiji) Limited |
|
Trustee of the Fund |
Guardian Trustees Limited |
Fijian Holdings Unit Trust
Fund Details |
|
Fund Type |
Income and Growth |
|
Financial Year Ending |
30 June |
Distribution |
|
Dividend Distribution |
6 monthly (31 January & 31 July) |
Investment Requirements |
|
Minimum Initial Investment Amount |
1,000 units |
|
Thereafter |
Any amount |
|
Maximum Amount |
Unlimited |
Fees |
|
Entry Fees |
5.00% |
|
Exit Fees |
Nil |
|
Management Fees |
2.00% |
|
Trustee Fees |
0.125% |
Structure |
|
Manager of the Fund |
Fijian Holdings Trust Management Limited |
|
Trustee of the Fund |
South Pacific Trustee Limited |
Fijian Holdings Property Trust
|
Fund Details |
|
Fund Type |
Diversified Property Trust |
|
Financial Year Ending |
30 June |
| Distribution |
| Dividend Distribution |
6 monthly (31 January & 31 July) |
| Investment Requirements |
| Minimum Initial Investment Amount |
1,000 units |
| Thereafter |
Any amount |
| Maximum Amount |
Unlimited |
| Fees |
| Entry Fees |
4.00% |
| Exit Fees |
Nil |
Property Management Fees
Management Fees |
0.5%
0.5% |
| Trustee Fees |
0.125% |
| Structure |
| Manager of the Fund |
Fijian Holdings Trust Management Limited |
| Trustee of the Fund |
Guardian Trustees Limited |
Unit Trust of Fiji
Fund Details |
|
Fund Type |
Income and Growth |
|
Financial Year Ending |
30 September |
Distribution |
|
Dividend Distribution |
6 monthly (15 June & 15 December) |
Investment Requirements |
|
Minimum Initial Investment Amount |
100 units |
|
Thereafter |
Any amount |
|
Maximum Amount |
Unlimited |
Fees |
|
Entry Fees |
2.00% |
|
Exit Fees |
Nil |
|
Management Fees |
1.00% |
|
Trustee Fees |
0.125% |
Structure |
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Manager of the Fund |
Unit Trust of Fiji (Management) Limited |
|
Trustee of the Fund |
Unit Trust of Fiji (Trustee Company) Limited |
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