Hive Funds Limited
Aurora Growth Fund
Aurora KiwiSaver SchemeGrowth
What the provider says about this fund
Diversified fund aiming to provide capital growth over the long-term. It invests mainly in growth assets, but also includes some income assets. The underlying portfolio is actively managed and includes cash, fixed interest, infrastructure, Australasian equities, and international equities. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and sustainability considerations are integrated into portfolio decision-making.
1-year return
6.83%
5-year return p.a.
4.78%
Total annual fee
1.61%
Fund size ($m)
319.3
Members
11,157
Inception date
20 August 2021
Risk indicator
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Investment mix
Growth assets
77.98%
Income assets
22.02%
| Asset class | Actual | Target | Average for Growth funds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australasian shares | 19.84% | 20.00% | 20.20% |
| Cash and equivalents | 4.02% | 3.00% | 6.14% |
| Commodities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.14% |
| International bonds | 7.94% | 11.00% | 8.75% |
| International shares | 55.87% | 60.00% | 51.02% |
| Listed property | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.65% |
| New Zealand bonds | 10.07% | 6.00% | 7.35% |
| Unknown | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Unlisted property | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.70% |
Top 10 holdings
| Rank | Asset | Asset class | Asset type | Country | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandywine Global Opportunistic Equity Fund | Shares | International Equities | NZ | 20.04% |
| 2 | Pella Global Generations PIE Fund | Shares | International Equities | NZ | 18.64% |
| 3 | Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund | Shares | International Equities | NZ | 11.77% |
| 4 | Kernel NZ 50 ESG Tilted Fund | Shares | Australasian Equities | NZ | 10.30% |
| 5 | Mint Australasian Equity Fund | Shares | Australasian Equities | NZ | 9.54% |
| 6 | Metlife Global Impact Bond Fund - Class A | Bonds | International Fixed Interest | AU | 7.94% |
| 7 | Mercer Macquarie NZ Fixed Interest PIE | Bonds | New Zealand Fixed Interest | NZ | 7.20% |
| 8 | Resolution Capital GLI PIE Fund | Shares | International Equities | NZ | 5.41% |
| 9 | Merricks Capital Partners PIE Fund | Other | Other | NZ | 3.38% |
| 10 | PCG Diversified New Zealand Private Debt Fund | Bonds | New Zealand Fixed Interest | NZ | 2.87% |
Fees
1.61% total annual fee
| Fee type | Fee | Cost per year on a $30,000 balance | Average for Growth funds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management fees | 1.19% | $357 | 0.92% |
| Other fees | 0.30% | $90 | 0.10% |
| Membership fees | 0.12% | $36 | 0.05% |
| Total combined fees | 1.61% | $483 | 1.07% |
Yearly returns
| Year ending | Fund return | Average for Growth funds |
|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2023 | -5.17% | -3.69% |
| 31 March 2024 | 11.79% | 14.25% |
| 31 March 2025 | 5.09% | 3.98% |
| 31 March 2026 | 6.83% | 7.60% |
Key personnel
| Name | Position | Time in role |
|---|---|---|
| Sean Henaghan | CIO/Director | 4 years, 11 months |
| Sharon Mackay | CEO/COO, Aurora Capital | 1 year, 3 months |
| Stefan Smith | Senior Multi-Asset Investment Analyst | 1 year, 1 month |