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Updated: 30.04.2025
Global ESG
A globally diversified fund that adjusts companies based on their S&P Global ESG score and alignment with the 2016 Paris Agreement.
5-10 Years
Minimum suggested investment time frame
16.53%
5 year p.a index return as at 30 April 2025
1.62%
Indicative dividend yield as at 30 April 2025
0.25%
Management fee p.a.
Overview
A global equity fund that delivers on sustainability factors and invests in companies that collectively align with the 2016 Paris Agreement. This means the fund aligns with the legally defined requirements of the Paris Agreement and the 1.5°C global warming trajectory; upweighting companies that are enabling the achievement of net zero emissions by 2050.
Whilst there are a number of exclusions (for example controversial weapons, tobacco, gambling and thermal coal) the index criteria also delivers a robust integration of ESG values, based on the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment.
The fund tracks the S&P World Net Zero 2050 Paris-Aligned ESG Ex-Non-Pharma Animal Testing Index (NZD).
Where is my money?
Take comfort in knowing which companies and locations your money is invested in.
holdings
Fund holdings as at 30 April 2025
| Company | Country | Industry | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
Microsoft | US | Information Technology | 5.13% |
Apple Inc | US | Information Technology | 5.12% |
NO Nvidia Ord | US | Information Technology | 4.68% |
Tesla Inc Ordinary Shares | US | Consumer Discretionary | 2.60% |
 Amazon.com Inc | US | Consumer Discretionary | 2.39% |
VI Visa Inc | US | Financials | 2.35% |
Country weightings
This graph shows the fund allocation according to the countries.
United States (70.0%)
Japan (6.8%)
Great Britain (3.9%)
Canada (3.3%)
France (2.5%)
Germany (2.5%)
Switzerland (2.3%)
Other (8.4%)
Sector composition
This graph shows the fund allocation according to the type of industry.
Information Technology (27.4%)
Financials (18.6%)
Consumer Discretionary (11.6%)
Health Care (11.4%)
Industrials (11.3%)
Communication Services (8.7%)
Consumer Staples (5.3%)
Other (5.2%)
Country and Sector composition as at 30 April 2025.
Returns
As at 30 April 2025
-8.74%
3 months
14.02%
1 year
N/A
3 years
N/A
5 years
18.77%
Since inception
Fund returns are after fees and at 0% PIR tax. Returns for periods more than a year are annualised to be per annum (p.a.). See our full performance disclaimer for more details.
Risk
The risk indicator 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. The lowest risk rating doesn’t mean “risk-free” and this risk indicator is not a guarantee of a Fund’s future performance.
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Performance
Range of Returns
-17.43% vs 45.69%
The lowest and highest 12 month returns, in 5 years as at 31 March 2025*
Growth of 10K
$23,752.60
For the 5 years as at 31 March 2025, an investment of $10,000 would be up 137.53%*
Investment Objective
Growth & Diversification
The fund is designed to provide long-term capital growth and diversification.
*These are the gross benchmark returns, not including fees or taxes.
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