Latest Fund FactSheet
Updated: 31.08.2025
World ex-US (NZD-Hedged)
Gain broad exposure to global developed markets, excluding the United States, with currency movements hedged to the New Zealand dollar.
5-10 Years
Minimum suggested investment time frame
13.88%
5 year p.a index return as at 31 August 2025
2.81%
Indicative dividend yield as at 31 August 2025
0.25%
Management fee p.a.
Overview
This fund invests in companies across the global developed market, excluding US-listed companies, giving investors diversified exposure to 23 major economies like Japan, the UK, Canada, and Europe. It’s ideal for those seeking global equity without the US concentration risk common in traditional global funds.
The hedging of currency means an investor receives the changes in value of underlying companies while minimising the changing strength of the New Zealand dollar, or gaining or losing when converting back to New Zealand.
Index Tracking: Follows the S&P World Ex-U.S., Controversial Weapons and Tobacco Index.
Portfolio Fit: Suitable as a core holding
Sector Exposure: Broad access to all sectors
Where is my money?
Take comfort in knowing which companies and locations your money is invested in.
holdings
Fund holdings as at 31 August 2025
| Company | Country | Industry | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
AH ASML Holdings ORD | NL | Information Technology | 1.36% |
SS SAP SE | DE | Information Technology | 1.28% |
Astrazeneca PLC ORD Shs | GB | Health Care | 1.14% |
Nestle SA (CH Registry) | CH | Consumer Staples | 1.13% |
Toyota Motor Corp | JP | Consumer Discretionary | 1.12% |
Novartis AG | CH | Health Care | 1.12% |
Country weightings
This graph shows the fund allocation according to the countries.
Japan (24.2%)
Great Britain (11.6%)
Canada (11.1%)
Germany (8.1%)
Switzerland (7.7%)
France (7.5%)
Australia (6.8%)
Other (23.3%)
Sector composition
This graph shows the fund allocation according to the type of industry.
Financials (26.2%)
Industrials (16.3%)
Consumer Discretionary (10.0%)
Health Care (9.7%)
Information Technology (8.6%)
Materials (6.8%)
Consumer Staples (6.7%)
Other (15.7%)
Country and Sector composition as at 31 August 2025.
Returns
As at 31 August 2025
N/A
3 months
N/A
1 year
N/A
3 years
N/A
5 years
0.40%
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
-11.15% vs 37.68%
The lowest and highest 12 month returns, in 5 years as at 31 August 2025*
Growth of 10K
$19,154.36
For the 5 years as at 31 August 2025, an investment of $10,000 would be up 91.54%*
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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