- Provider website
- Fund start date
11 April 2022
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
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 KiwiSaver funds (in grey).
Returns
Returns (in green) show how much this fund has grown in value in five years up to 31 December 2024 – after fees and taxes. Compare with the average KiwiSaver fund (in grey).
Key facts
Here is what the provider says about this managed fund
“ A diversified fund comprising several of the Kernel Funds, targeting high growth and suitable for long-term investors comfortable accepting higher volatility. ”
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.
Top 10 investments
These assets make up 34.57% of this fund.
| Asset | Asset class | Type | Country | % of Fund |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APPLE | Shares | International equities | US | 5.58% |
| NVIDIA | Shares | International equities | US | 5.01% |
| MICROSOFT | Shares | International equities | US | 4.76% |
| FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE | Shares | Australasian equities | NZ | 3.59% |
| AUCKLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT | Shares | Australasian equities | NZ | 3.31% |
| ALPHABET | Shares | International equities | US | 3.29% |
| AMAZON | Shares | International equities | US | 2.92% |
| INFRATIL | Shares | Australasian equities | NZ | 2.72% |
| CONTACT ENERGY | Shares | Australasian equities | NZ | 1.70% |
| MERIDIAN ENERGY | Shares | Australasian equities | NZ | 1.69% |
Full list of investments this fund holds
20240930 Kernel High Growth Fund Kiwisaver - Full Portfolio Holdings.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 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 | % 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. |
0.25%
|
$25.00
|
OtherThis is a summary of other potential costs not covered in the categories displayed. |
0.00%
|
$0.00
|
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 over a year. They do not necessarily include fees for activities like transferring or withdrawing. |
0.25%
|
$25.00
|
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.
Yearly returns
These annual returns (in green) were for the 12 months up to 31 March 2024. You can compare them to the average 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.
Kernel KiwiSaver Plan - PDS Diversified - July 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.
Kernel KiwiSaver Plan - PDS Diversified - July 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.
KiwiSaver Kernel High Growth Fund - Fund Update - Dec 2024.pdf
The quarterly update published by the provider
Complete asset portfolio
Browse through the complete list of investments held by this fund.
20240930 Kernel High Growth Fund Kiwisaver - Full Portfolio Holdings.xlsx
A complete list of the fund's holdings
Additional disclosure documents
These are more documents from the provider that can contain interesting information.
Kernel KiwiSaver Plan - OMI April 2022.pdf
Kernel KiwiSaver Plan - PDS October 2022 Equities - final.pdf
Kernel KiwiSaver Plan - OMI - October 2022 - final.pdf
Kernel KiwiSaver Plan - PDS - March 2023 Equities.pdf
ESG Policy - March 2023.pdf
Kernel KiwiSaver Plan - OMI - March 2023.pdf
Kernel KiwiSaver Plan - OMI - July 2024.pdf
Kernel KiwiSaver Plan - PDS Equities - November 2024.pdf
Kernel KiwiSaver Plan - OMI - November 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.
Kernel KiwiSaver Plan - SIPO November 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DEAN ANDERSON | Chief Executive | 6 years, 3 months |
| STEPHEN UPTON | Chief Operating Officer | 5 years, 6 months |
| KERRY MCINTOSH | Chairman | 5 years, 6 months |
| VICKI DALE | Investment Committee Member | 2 years, 1 month |
| RHEA PRASAD | Portfolio Manager | 2 years, 1 month |
Additional details
Manager details
Name
KERNEL WEALTH LIMITED
Type
NZ Limited Company
Website
NZBN
9429047045989
FSP Number
Supervisor
Name
TRUSTEES EXECUTORS LIMITED
Fund details
Asset liquidity ratio
100.00%
Total value of fund
$195,698,482.30
Debt ratio
0.18%
Continuous issue
Yes
Default KiwiSaver
No
Lifecycle option
No
Multi-fund option
No
Schedule 1 exemption
No
FMA exemption
No
Number of members
4,871
Reference numbers
Fund
FND37625: KERNEL HIGH GROWTH FUND
Offer
OFR13322: KERNEL KIWISAVER PLAN
Scheme
SCH13288: KERNEL KIWISAVER PLAN
Next steps
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Product disclosure statement
Take a deeper dive into the PDS, which has essential details about this offer and the company providing it. Here's more on how to read a PDS.
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. kernelwealth.co.nz