Investment Options for the
    Fisher Funds KiwiSaver Plan

    Fisher Funds KiwiSaver Plan has a range of funds to suit your goals and risk tolerance. Choose from one or more of the six available funds.

    Cash Fund

    Summary of investment objectives and strategy

    Aims to provide stable returns and reduce the potential of capital loss over the short to medium term by investing in cash and New Zealand short term fixed interest assets.

    Suggested minimum timeframe
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    Risk indicator for the Cash Fund:

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    The risk indicator is rated from 1 (low) to 7 (high). The rating reflects how much the value of the fund’s assets goes up and down (volatility). A higher risk generally means higher potential returns over time, but more ups and downs along the way.

    Annualised 5-year return
    2.5%
    Annual fund charge
    0.45%
    Who is the fund suitable for?

    The Cash fund is generally suitable for a short-term or naturally cautious investor who is looking to make a withdrawal within 12 months, or who is most interested in low volatility of returns over achieving potential higher returns.

    CashPlus Fund

    Summary of investment objectives and strategy

    Aims to provide stable returns and reduce the potential of capital loss over the short to medium term by investing in cash and fixed interest assets.

    Suggested minimum timeframe
    2 years
    Risk indicator
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    Risk indicator for the CashPlus Fund:

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    The risk indicator is rated from 1 (low) to 7 (high). The rating reflects how much the value of the fund’s assets goes up and down (volatility). A higher risk generally means higher potential returns over time, but more ups and downs along the way.

    Annualised 5-year return
    1.3%
    Annual fund charge
    0.7%
    Who is the fund suitable for?

    The CashPlus fund is generally more suitable for investors with a short investment timeframe (less than three years) or members who have low tolerance for declines in the value of their member account.

    Default Conservative Fund

    Summary of investment objectives and strategy

    Aims to provide stable returns over the long term by investing mainly in income assets with a small allocation to growth assets.

    Suggested minimum timeframe
    3 years
    Risk indicator
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    Risk indicator for the Default Conservative Fund:

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    The risk indicator is rated from 1 (low) to 7 (high). The rating reflects how much the value of the fund’s assets goes up and down (volatility). A higher risk generally means higher potential returns over time, but more ups and downs along the way.

    Annualised 5-year return
    3.9%
    Annual fund charge
    0.52%
    Who is the fund suitable for?

    The Default Conservative fund is generally suitable for a short term or naturally cautious investor who is nearing retirement or intends on making a withdrawal in the short term. It also suits an investor who values lower volatility of returns over achieving potential higher returns.

    Conservative Fund

    Summary of investment objectives and strategy

    Aims to provide stable returns over the long term by investing mainly in income assets with a modest allocation to growth assets.

    Suggested minimum timeframe
    3 years
    Risk indicator
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    Risk indicator for the Conservative Fund:

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    The risk indicator is rated from 1 (low) to 7 (high). The rating reflects how much the value of the fund’s assets goes up and down (volatility). A higher risk generally means higher potential returns over time, but more ups and downs along the way.

    Annualised 5-year return
    3.6%
    Annual fund charge
    0.88%
    Who is the fund suitable for?

    The Conservative fund is generally suitable for a short term or naturally cautious investor, looking to make a withdrawal in the short term or who values lower volatility of returns over achieving potential higher returns.

    Default Fund

    Summary of investment objectives and strategy

    Aims to provide a balance between stability of returns and growing your investment over the long term by investing in a mix of income and growth assets. An enhanced passive investment style may be used at times.

    Suggested minimum timeframe
    5 years
    Risk indicator
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    Risk indicator for the Default Fund:

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    The risk indicator is rated from 1 (low) to 7 (high). The rating reflects how much the value of the fund’s assets goes up and down (volatility). A higher risk generally means higher potential returns over time, but more ups and downs along the way.

    Annualised return since inception
    2.0%
    Annual fund charge
    0.37%
    Who is the fund suitable for?

    The Default fund is generally suitable for a medium to long term investor who wants a balance between volatility of returns and achieving potential higher returns.

    Balanced Fund

    Summary of investment objectives and strategy

    Aims to provide a balance between stability of returns and growing your investment over the long term by investing in a mix of income and growth assets.

    Suggested minimum timeframe
    5 years
    Risk indicator
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    Risk indicator for the Balanced Fund:

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    The risk indicator is rated from 1 (low) to 7 (high). The rating reflects how much the value of the fund’s assets goes up and down (volatility). A higher risk generally means higher potential returns over time, but more ups and downs along the way.

    Annualised 5-year return
    6.8%
    Annual fund charge
    1.04%
    Who is the fund suitable for?

    The Balanced fund is generally suitable for a medium to long term investor who wants a balance between volatility of returns and achieving potential higher returns.

    Growth Fund

    Summary of investment objectives and strategy

    Aims to grow your investment over the long term by investing mainly in growth assets.

    Suggested minimum timeframe
    7 years
    Risk indicator
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    Risk indicator for the Growth Fund:

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    The risk indicator is rated from 1 (low) to 7 (high). The rating reflects how much the value of the fund’s assets goes up and down (volatility). A higher risk generally means higher potential returns over time, but more ups and downs along the way.

    Annualised 5-year return
    9.1%
    Annual fund charge
    1.13%
    Who is the fund suitable for?

    The Growth fund is generally suitable for a long term investor who can tolerate volatility of returns in the expectation of potential higher returns, and who has time on their side.

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