Sharesies Investment Management Limited
Sharesies Us500 Fund
Sharesies KiwiSaver SchemeAggressive
What the provider says about this fund
Invests wholly in a US exchange traded fund (ETF) that provides exposure to large US companies. Aims to achieve returns similar to its benchmark, the Morningstar US Target Exposure TR NZD Index.
1-year return
15.85%
5-year return p.a.
5.59%
Total annual fee
0.09%
Fund size ($m)
230.5
Members
11,727
Inception date
20 March 2025
Risk indicator
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Investment mix
Growth assets
99.49%
Income assets
0.51%
| 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 | 99.49% | 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 | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | Shares | International Equities | US | 99.49% |
| 2 | USD Cash Call a/c | Cash | Cash and Cash Equivalents | NZ | 0.51% |
Fees
0.09% total annual fee
| Fee type | Fee | Cost per year on a $30,000 balance | Average for Aggressive funds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management fees | 0.09% | $27 | 0.71% |
| Other fees | 0.00% | $0 | 0.08% |
| Membership fees | 0.00% | $0 | 0.05% |
| Total combined fees | 0.09% | $27 | 0.85% |
Yearly returns
| Year ending | Fund return | Average for Aggressive funds |
|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | 15.85% | 12.72% |
Key personnel
| Name | Position | Time in role |
|---|---|---|
| Leighton Roberts | Executive Director and Chief Executive | 4 years, 8 months |
| Matthew Macpherson | General Manager Super and Funds | 4 years, 8 months |
| Nick Dobson | Investments Manager | 4 years, 8 months |