Mercer (N.z.) Limited
High Growth Fund
New Zealand Defence Force KiwiSaver SchemeAggressive
What the provider says about this fund
Invests almost entirely in growth assets such as shares and real assets, with only a small amount invested in defensive assets such as fixed interest and cash. May be suitable for investors wanting to invest predominantly in growth assets, who want higher long-term returns and are comfortable with high volatility in returns.
1-year return
12.11%
5-year return p.a.
6.08%
Total annual fee
0.94%
Fund size ($m)
71.7
Members
2,173
Inception date
9 October 2015
Risk indicator
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Investment mix
Growth assets
95.87%
Income assets
4.13%
| Asset class | Actual | Target | Average for Aggressive funds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australasian shares | 22.50% | 23.00% | 28.28% |
| Cash and equivalents | 1.17% | 1.00% | 1.31% |
| International bonds | 1.47% | 3.00% | 0.17% |
| International shares | 68.12% | 67.00% | 59.89% |
| Listed property | 2.53% | 2.50% | 8.08% |
| New Zealand bonds | 1.49% | 1.00% | 0.17% |
Top 10 holdings
| Rank | Asset | Asset class | Asset type | Country | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited | Shares | Australasian Equities | NZ | 3.46% |
| 2 | Nvidia Corporation | Shares | International Equities | US | 3.31% |
| 3 | Apple Inc. | Shares | International Equities | US | 3.05% |
| 4 | Infratil Limited | Shares | Australasian Equities | NZ | 2.36% |
| 5 | Microsoft Corporation | Shares | International Equities | US | 2.06% |
| 6 | Auckland International Airport Limited | Shares | Australasian Equities | NZ | 1.97% |
| 7 | Contact Energy Limited | Shares | Australasian Equities | NZ | 1.65% |
| 8 | Alphabet Inc | Shares | International Equities | US | 1.55% |
| 9 | The A2 Milk Company Limited | Shares | Australasian Equities | NZ | 1.53% |
| 10 | Amazon.Com Inc | Shares | International Equities | US | 1.49% |
Fees
0.94% total annual fee
| Fee type | Fee | Cost per year on a $30,000 balance | Average for Aggressive funds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management fees | 0.73% | $219 | 0.71% |
| Other fees | 0.21% | $63 | 0.08% |
| Membership fees | 0.00% | $0 | 0.05% |
| Total combined fees | 0.94% | $282 | 0.85% |
Yearly returns
| Year ending | Fund return | Average for Aggressive funds |
|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2017 | 10.48% | 11.18% |
| 31 March 2018 | 9.13% | 6.93% |
| 31 March 2019 | 6.08% | 9.96% |
| 31 March 2020 | -6.56% | -6.59% |
| 31 March 2021 | 30.32% | 35.19% |
| 31 March 2022 | 3.33% | 3.36% |
| 31 March 2023 | -4.39% | -4.50% |
| 31 March 2024 | 14.20% | 16.43% |
| 31 March 2025 | 6.23% | 4.58% |
| 31 March 2026 | 12.11% | 12.72% |
Key personnel
| Name | Position | Time in role |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Scott | CEO - Mercer (N.Z.) Ltd | 6 months |
| David Scobie | Principal, Investments New Zealand - Mercer (N.Z.) Ltd | 2 years, 8 months |
| Del Hart | Chief Investment Officer - New Zealand, Mercer (N.Z.) Ltd | 1 month |
| Kylie Willment | Chief Investment Officer, Pacific, Mercer Australia (Pty) Ltd | 8 years, 5 months |
| Ross Butler | Chair - Mercer (N.Z.) Ltd | 2 years, 11 months |