Kernel Wealth Limited
Kernel Emerging Markets Fund
Kernel KiwiSaver PlanAggressive
What the provider says about this fund
The Kernel Emerging Markets Fund�s investment objective is to provide a return (before tax, fees and expenses) that closely matches the return on the S&P Emerging Markets BMI (NZD) Index
1-year return
19.70%
5-year return p.a.
5.59%
Total annual fee
0.45%
Fund size ($m)
4.4
Members
377
Inception date
11 November 2024
Risk indicator
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Investment mix
Growth assets
100.03%
Income assets
0.03%
| Asset class | Actual | Target | Average for Aggressive funds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australasian shares | 0.00% | 0.00% | 28.28% |
| Commodities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.09% |
| International bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.17% |
| International shares | 100.03% | 100.00% | 59.89% |
| Listed property | 0.00% | 0.00% | 8.08% |
| New Zealand bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.17% |
| Unknown | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Unlisted property | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.17% |
Top 10 holdings
| Rank | Asset | Asset class | Asset type | Country | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | Shares | International Equities | US | 100.03% |
| 2 | New Zealand Dollar | Cash | Cash and Cash Equivalents | NZ | 0.18% |
Fees
0.45% total annual fee
| Fee type | Fee | Cost per year on a $30,000 balance | Average for Aggressive funds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management fees | 0.45% | $135 | 0.71% |
| Other fees | 0.00% | $0 | 0.08% |
| Membership fees | 0.00% | $0 | 0.05% |
| Total combined fees | 0.45% | $135 | 0.85% |
Yearly returns
| Year ending | Fund return | Average for Aggressive funds |
|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | 19.70% | 12.72% |
Key personnel
| Name | Position | Time in role |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Anderson | Chief Executive | 7 years, 6 months |
| Helen Skinner | Head of Distribution and Sustainability Strategy | 1 year |
| Kerry Mcintosh | Chairman | 6 years, 9 months |
| Rhea Prasad | Portfolio Manager | 3 years, 4 months |
| Stephen Upton | Chief Operating Officer | 6 years, 9 months |