- Provider website
- Fund start date
11 February 2013
Mix
This is the actual mix of growth assets (shares, property) and income assets (bonds, cash) that this fund held on 31 December 2023. The average mix for conservative KiwiSaver funds is in grey.
Fees
Fees shown here (in purple) are based on what you would pay over a year if you had $10,000 in this fund. Compare with the average fees for conservative KiwiSaver funds (in grey).
Returns
Returns (in green) show how much this fund has grown in value in five years up to 31 December 2023 – after fees and taxes. Compare with the average conservative KiwiSaver fund (in grey).
Key facts
Here is what the provider says about this managed fund
“ The Conservative Fund invests mostly in income assets, which generally have lower levels of risk with the potential for lower returns. It also has a modest allocation to growth assets, which generally have higher levels of risk and potential returns. It aims to achieve relatively stable returns over the short to medium term. ”
When can you get your money out?
This is a KiwiSaver fund, which means generally you can withdraw only to purchase a first home, after the age of 65 or in cases of financial hardship.
Mix
This is a snapshot of the proportion of growth assets (shares, property, other) or income assets (cash, bonds) that this fund held on 31 December 2023.
You can also see the average for Conservative funds, which typically hold from 10% to 35% of growth assets.
This fund's asset mix
- Growth assets
- Income assets
- ASSET TYPE
- THIS FUND
- AVERAGE OF ALL CONSERVATIVE KIWISAVER FUNDS
Breakdown on Property assets
| ACTUAL | TARGET | AVERAGE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0.00% | — | 2.63% |
| Listed property | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.01% |
| Unlisted property | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.63% |
About property
Property refers to commercial real estate (not the family home) owned through property trusts or companies that own or develop real estate as their business. Properties are growth assets and can be listed on an exchange or be unlisted.
Breakdown on Other assets
| ACTUAL | TARGET | AVERAGE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0.00% | — | 1.16% |
| Commodities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.05% |
| Other | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.11% |
| Unknown | 0.00% | 0% | 0.00% |
What "other" means
This category can include alternative investments such as derivatives, often through a hedge fund. These "other" investments are typically considered growth assets, or high-risk investments.
Breakdown on Bonds assets
| ACTUAL | TARGET | AVERAGE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 55.49% | — | 59.42% |
| New Zealand bonds | 14.12% | 14.00% | 28.92% |
| International bonds | 41.37% | 41.00% | 30.50% |
About bonds
A bond is a bit like a term deposit at a bank, but it's effectively a loan you make to a company or government which they promise to pay back in full on a specific date. Until then, you receive regular interest at a fixed or agreed rate. Bonds are income assets and can also be called "fixed interest" or "debt securities". Since they can typically be traded on a secondary market, their value can go up and down. Here's more on the basics of bonds.
Breakdown on Cash assets
| ACTUAL | TARGET | AVERAGE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 24.43% | — | 16.85% |
| Cash and equivalents | 24.43% | 25.00% | 16.85% |
About cash
Cash is a kind of investment that generally pays you interest. (An exception to this are shariah-compliant funds, which can hold cash but are prohibted from earning interest.) Cash typically includes term deposits, floating-rate notes and money market accounts. Cash, which is often a loan to a bank, is considered an income asset. Here's more on investing in term deposits.
Top 10 investments
These assets make up 9.39% of this fund.
| Asset | Asset class | Type | Country | % of Fund |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BANK OF NEW ZEALAND FLOATING RATE NOTE 18/03/2024 | Bonds | New Zealand fixed interest | NZ | 1.39% |
| NZ GOVERNMENT BOND 2.75% 15/04/2037 | Bonds | New Zealand fixed interest | NZ | 1.14% |
| BANK OF CHINA CALL ACCOUNT NZD | Cash | Cash and equivalents | NZ | 1.13% |
| BNP PARIBAS BANK ACCOUNT USD | Cash | Cash and equivalents | US | 1.11% |
| UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2% 15/11/2041 | Bonds | International fixed interest | US | 0.84% |
| FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LTD | Shares | Australasian equities | NZ | 0.83% |
| RABOBANK NEW ZEALAND LTD FLOATING RATE NOTE 28/06/2024 | Bonds | New Zealand fixed interest | NZ | 0.79% |
| WESTPAC NEW ZEALAND LTD REGISTERED CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT 28/03/2024 | Cash | Cash and equivalents | NZ | 0.72% |
| NZ GOVERNMENT BOND 1.75% 15/05/2041 | Bonds | New Zealand fixed interest | NZ | 0.72% |
| WESTPAC NEW ZEALAND LTD REGISTERED CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT 29/02/2024 | Cash | Cash and equivalents | NZ | 0.72% |
Full list of investments this fund holds
2023-09-30_BNZ KiwiSaver Conservative Fund - Holdings Data.xlsx
A complete list of the fund's holdings
Fees
Fees shown here (in purple) are based on what you would pay over a year if you had $10,000 in this fund. You can compare these with fees for the average conservative KiwiSaver fund (in grey).
Fees breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the different charges in this fund (in purple), compared to the average conservative KiwiSaver fund (in grey).
| Fee Type | % Over a Year | Amount Paid on a 10K Balance |
|---|---|---|
ManagementThis fee is charged to you by the fund manager on the fund or an underlying fund, and is based on a percentage of your balance. |
0.45%
AVG: 0.70%
|
$45.00
AVG: $69.79
|
OtherThis is a summary of other potential costs not covered in the categories displayed. |
0.00%
AVG: 0.07%
|
$0.00
AVG: $6.52
|
Performance-basedThese fees are based on the performance of the fund or underlying fund. When the fund performs well, these will be higher. |
None
AVG: 0.00%
|
$0.00
AVG: $0.00
|
MembershipYou pay this membership charge (a flat fee) each year, regardless of your balance or the fund's performance. |
0.00%
AVG: 0.14%
|
$0.00
AVG: $13.74
|
Total combined feesThese are a total of management and administration charges and performance-based fees over a year. They do not necessarily include fees for activities like transferring or withdrawing. |
0.45%
AVG: 0.90%
|
$45.00
AVG: $90.05
|
Returns
For the past five years, this fund returned this average each year to investors (in green). This was after fees and taxes (28% PIR) were taken out. To compare, you can see the average return over the same time for all conservative KiwiSaver funds (in grey).
Yearly returns
These annual returns (in green) were for the 12 months up to 31 March 2023. You can compare them to the average conservative KiwiSaver fund (in grey).
Risks
Specific risks for this fund
Chasing higher returns while investing always increases risks. Several kinds of risks, actually. It is important to evaluate whether the returns are worth it, whether you can cope, and whether this investment will in fact help you achieve your goals. Also, since the way an investment is structured can make it riskier, it's important to understand how it works.
You'll find the specific risks in the Risk section of the PDS, and here's more about understanding risk.
BNZ KiwiSaver Product Disclosure Statement March 2024.pdf
How this investment works, including about the provider, risks, costs and potential returns
Risk indicator
This is a gauge of how volatile this investment has been – how much it has gone up and down in value. It has been calculated based on the fund's five-year performance (or an appropriate market index if it has not been around that long).
The left side of this range of numbers indicates a Lower risk
The right side of this range of numbers indicates a Higher risk
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Key documents
These are the most important documents that a provider is required to file about this investment.
Product disclosure statement
Before you invest in a product like a fund, you are given a PDS which has essential details about it and the company providing it. Here's more on how to read a PDS.
BNZ KiwiSaver Product Disclosure Statement March 2024.pdf
How this investment works, including about the provider, risks, costs and potential returns
Fund update (most recent)
This update from the provider lets you see much of the same information shown here in Smart Investor: how this fund is performing, what it costs and the investments it currently holds.
2023-12-31_BNZ KiwiSaver Conservative Fund.pdf
The quarterly update published by the provider
Complete asset portfolio
Browse through the complete list of investments held by this fund.
2023-09-30_BNZ KiwiSaver Conservative Fund - Holdings Data.xlsx
A complete list of the fund's holdings
Additional disclosure documents
These are more documents from the provider that can contain interesting information.
BNZ KiwiSaver Scheme - OMI - How Money is Managed 19 March 2018.pdf
BNZ KiwiSaver Scheme OMI Other Risks 28 March 2018.pdf
BNZ KiwiSaver Scheme OMI Other Important Information 28 March 2018.pdf
BNZ KiwiSaver Scheme OMI Valuation and Pricing Methodology 28 March 2018.pdf
More about the BNZ KiwiSaver Scheme 13 May 2019.pdf
BNZ KiwiSaver Scheme Who manages my money 13 May 2019.pdf
BNZ Responsible Investment Policy 13 May 2019.pdf
More about the BNZ KiwiSaver Scheme 28 June 2019.pdf
BNZ KiwiSaver Scheme Who manages my money 28 June 2019.pdf
BNZ KiwiSaver More about OMI_5 February 2020.pdf
BNZ_KiwiSaver_More_about_OMI_13 March_2020.pdf
BNZ Responsible Investment Policy 2 April 2020.pdf
BNZ_KiwiSaver_Scheme_More_about_OMI_29_September_2020.pdf
BNZ_KiwiSaver_Scheme_Who_manages_my_money_29_September_2020.pdf
BNZ Responsible Investing Policy 26 August 2020.pdf
More_About_the_BNZ_KiwiSaver_Scheme_17_May_2021.pdf
BNZ_KiwiSaver_Scheme_Who_Manages_My_Money_17_May_2021.pdf
BNZ Responsible Investing Policy_28 June 2021.pdf
More About the BNZ KiwiSaver Scheme-OMI_28 Sept 2021.pdf
BNZ KiwiSaver Scheme - Who Manages My Money-OMI_28 Sept 2021.pdf
BNZ Responsible Investing Policy_29 October 2021.pdf
More About the BNZ KiwiSaver Scheme-OMI_28 November 2023.pdf
BNZISL Responsible Investment Policy_28 November 2023.pdf
More About the BNZ KiwiSaver Scheme-OMI March 2024.pdf
Statement of investment policy and objectives (SIPO)
A SIPO tells you where the fund managers are coming from. It sets out the governance and management framework, philosophy, strategies and objectives for this investment.
BNZ KiwiSaver SIPO 5 March 2024.pdf
Strategies and objectives for this investment
Key personnel
These are the directors and employees who have the most influence on investment decisions for this fund.
| Name | Current position | Time in role |
|---|---|---|
| PETER FORSTER | Chair, BNZ Investment Review Committee | 4 years, 0 months |
| RICHARD ANSELL | Member, BNZ Investment Review Committee | 4 years, 0 months |
| JASON WONG | Member, BNZ Investment Review Committee | 3 years, 0 months |
| LOUIS NEL | Member, BNZ Investment Review Committee | 1 year, 9 months |
Additional details
Manager details
Name
BNZ INVESTMENT SERVICES LIMITED
Type
NZ Limited Company
Website
NZBN
9429032532593
FSP Number
Supervisor
Name
THE NEW ZEALAND GUARDIAN TRUST COMPANY LIMITED
Fund details
Asset liquidity ratio
100.04%
Total value of fund
$876,414,609.90
Debt ratio
0.04%
Continuous issue
Yes
Default KiwiSaver
Yes
Lifecycle option
No
Multi-fund option
No
Schedule 1 exemption
No
FMA exemption
No
Number of members
39,843
Reference numbers
Fund
FND516: BNZ KIWISAVER CONSERVATIVE FUND
Offer
OFR10703: BNZ KIWISAVER SCHEME
Scheme
SCH10701: BNZ KIWISAVER SCHEME
Next steps
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Product disclosure statement
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Fund update (most recent)
These are provided to members of the fund (usually once each quarter) to update them on its performance.
Getting investment advice
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Interested in investing in this offer? Visit the provider's website. bnz.co.nz