- Fund start date
01 December 2021
There are some aspects of this fund which may require extra consideration before deciding to invest.
Mix data not available
There may be no data yet, or the data has issues. So this fund can't yet be compared to others, or to an average.
Mix
Fees
The fees shown here (in purple) are what you would have paid if you had $10,000 in this fund during the year ending 31 March. Average fees for KiwiSaver funds are in grey.
Returns
Returns here (in green) show how much this fund has grown in value over the five years up to , after fees and taxes. Compare with the average KiwiSaver fund (in grey).
Key facts
Here is what the provider says about this managed fund
“ The Default Fund provides investors with an exposure to a mix of growth and income assets. ”
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
Mix not yet available – there may be no data yet, or the data has issues. So this fund can't yet be compared to others, or to an average.
Fees
These are the fees you would have paid (in purple) if you had $10,000 in this fund during the 12 months that ended on 31 March. You can compare these with fees for the average KiwiSaver fund (in grey).
A comparison of averages is not available for this fund. See Mix details for more information.
Fees breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the different charges in this fund (in purple), compared to the average KiwiSaver fund (in grey).
| Fee Type | % For Year Ending 31/Mar | 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. |
0.30%
|
$30.00
|
OtherThis is a summary of other potential costs not covered in the categories displayed. |
0.01%
|
$1.00
|
Performance-basedThese fees are based on the performance of the fund or underlying fund. When the fund performs well, these will be higher. |
None
|
$0.00
|
MembershipYou pay this membership charge (a flat fee) each year, regardless of your balance or the fund's performance. |
0.00%
|
$0.00
|
Total combined feesThese are a total of management and administration charges and performance-based fees for the year ending 31 March. They do not include fees for activities like transferring or withdrawing. |
0.31%
|
$31.00
|
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 KiwiSaver funds (in grey).
A comparison of averages is not available for this fund. See Mix details for more information.
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.
Simplicity KiwiSaver Scheme Bilingual PDS 22 December 2021.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.
Simplicity KiwiSaver Scheme Bilingual PDS 22 December 2021.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.
Simplicity KS Default Fund update 31 December 2021.pdf
The quarterly update published by the provider
Additional disclosure documents
These are more documents from the provider that can contain interesting information.
Letter to FMA (FMC Exemption Notice 2020) 18 August 20.pdf
Simplicity KiwiSaver Scheme OMI 31 March 2021.pdf
Simplicity Private Equity Valuation Policy Final 210331.pdf
Simplicity KiwiSaver Scheme OMI 15 September 2021.pdf
Simplicity KiwiSaver Scheme OMI 3 November 2021.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.
Simplicity KiwiSaver Scheme SIPO 3 November 2021.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 |
|---|---|---|
| SAM STUBBS | Managing Director, Simplicity | 5 years, 3 months |
| JOY MARSLIN | Director, Simplicity | 4 years, 7 months |
| MEL HEWITSON | Director, Simplicity | 2 years, 4 months |
| ANDREW LANCE | Chief Operating Officer, Simplicity | 5 years, 0 months |
| MATTHEW HOUTMAN | Head of Private Capital, Simplicity | 7 months |
Additional details
Manager details
Name
SIMPLICITY NZ LIMITED
Type
NZ Limited Company
NZBN
9429041767092
FSP Number
Supervisor
Name
PUBLIC TRUST
Fund details
Continuous issue
Yes
Default KiwiSaver
Yes
Lifecycle option
No
Multi-fund option
No
Schedule 1 exemption
No
FMA exemption
No
Number of members
0
Reference numbers
Fund
FND35073: DEFAULT FUND
Offer
OFR10757: SIMPLICITY KIWISAVER SCHEME
Scheme
SCH10736: SIMPLICITY 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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