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Cash Plus
Made up of short-term assets such as bonds, term deposits and more.
6.12%
Yield to maturity at 31 March 2024 (subject to change).
0.25%
Management fee p.a.
Overview
What is the Cash Plus Fund?
The Kernel Cash Plus Fund can be used as an alternative to term deposits or flexible savings accounts. The fund’s underlying assets, as selected by our Portfolio Manager, include cash and cash equivalents (e.g. bonds, term deposits and more), meaning you can take comfort in knowing your savings are well diversified.
The fund may be suitable for those looking for a higher return than your average online savings account, whilst ensuring it remains easy to withdraw when needed. The investments in the fund will typically be stable in value but may have short periods of negative performance.
How it compares
See how the Kernel Cash Plus Fund compares to other available cash PIE funds and traditional savings accounts. You can read more about the differences in savings products in our blog.
It is important to understand that the Kernel Cash Plus Fund and traditional saving accounts are different types of products and will be impacted differently by factors such as interest rates, credit quality and market conditions. More information about the Kernel Cash Plus Fund and its risks can be found in our disclosure documents.
| Savings product | Estimated yield |
|---|---|
 Kernel Cash Plus Fund | 6.12%* |
 Average Cash PIE Fund | 3.85%** |
 Average On-call Savings Account | 3.10%** |
*Yield to maturity is before tax, after fees as at 31 March 2024 (subject to change).
**Average Bank On Call interest & Average Cash PIE rates according to RBNZ as at 31 March 2024
Benefits
Savings aren't always exciting, but there’s a lot to love about the Kernel Cash Plus Fund.
Withdraw anytime
Easy access to your funds within a couple of days if you need it. No fees or penalties.
Tax capped at 28%
Stable returns
Whilst this fund’s potential returns aren’t fixed, they’ll typically remain stable with minor fluctuations over the short-term.
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.
Where is my money?
Take comfort in knowing in which asset types, locations and issuers your money is invested in.
Top 5 Fund Holdings
| Holding | Credit rating | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
Bank of China Call Account | A | 14.9% |
MF MTFGI FRN | A | 9.9% |
Rabobank FRN | AA | 8.7% |
Rabobank FRN | AA | 7.3% |
PT Public Trust IRD Tax Pool | AAA | 6.4% |
*Fund holdings as at 30 March 2024. The credit rating is that of the instrument, unless a bank deposit where the rating of the bank is used.
Portfolio Composition
This graph shows the fund allocation according to the asset type.
31.45%
NZ Floating Rates Notes
?20.86%
NZ Deposits
?31.4%
NZ Bonds
?16.73%
NZ Commercial Paper
?-0.44%
Accruals & Other
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Issuer Composition
This graph shows the fund allocation according to the type of issuer.
41.31%
Banks
46.77%
Corporates
11.92%
Government
0%
Other
Issuer and Portfolio composition as at 30 March 2024.
How safe is my money?
We understand that safety and stability are paramount when considering short-term savings products. You can read more about how safe your money is with Kernel here.
Licensed by the FMA
As a licensed fund manager, Kernel is subject to on-going regulation by the Financial Markets Authority.
Independent supervisor & custodian
Kernel’s funds are supervised by Trustees Executors Limited. All assets are held by an independent custodian.
Lower risk assets
This fund’s underlying assets include low-risk financial products such as cash and cash equivalents (e.g. bonds, term deposits and more).
Greater diversification
Spread your savings across multiple issuers and assets within the fund, rather than relying solely on one provider (a bank) to keep your money secure.
Getting started
Like the look of the Kernel Cash Plus Fund? Getting started is easy.
1. Create a Kernel account
Start by signing up to Kernel in 5 minutes. It’s paperless, hassle-free and doesn’t cost a cent.
2. Deposit, then start savings
Once your account is set up, deposit your savings then allocate the money to the Cash Plus Fund.
3. We take care of the rest
Leave it with us. We’ll sort your expected return payments, tax, distributions and more.
Documents & Resources
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