An additional benefit of regular investing into a managed fund is access to compound returns, Each dollar you invest earns a return. If you reinvest that return, it earns more dollars, allowing your investments to grow much faster than it would if you simply saved into a bank account. A popular option for regular investors is a diversified fund, which spreads your savings across Australian and international shares, property, fixed interest and cash investments. The following table is a guide to how much you may need to invest each month, and for how long, to reach your financial goals. Returns from an actual fund will differ but the table gives you a guide to what you can expect from a regular investment plan.
All income is reinvested.
Colonial First State. Turning your savings into an investment which can will allow you to reach your goals does not have to difficult. At Colonial First State Investments, we call it the Regular Investment Plan. To find out more about Colonial First State s Regular Investment Plan, download the Colonial First State Managed Investment Fund prospectus. Before investing, please read the current prospectus and complete the application form in it.