Kiwisaver Conservative Fund

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Lower risk, modest returns

Looking to invest for 3-5 years? This Fund could be the one for you

This Fund has a higher exposure to income assets and a lower exposure to growth assets. Its value is unlikely to fluctuate as much as the Pathfinder KiwiSaver Balanced Fund or Pathfinder KiwiSaver Growth Fund.
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Return focus:

Modest

Average annual return:

3.8% p.a. since inception July 2019

Minimum suggested time frame:

3-5 years

Risk focus:

Lower

Estimated fund fees:

0.94% p.a.

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We focus on investing positively. This includes selecting well-managed, quality companies that meet our ethical standards and, where we can, private companies that have real-world impact.

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What we don’t invest in:

We seek to avoid investments that disrespect people, our planet and animals (some examples below).  Note that we may still hold these investments in limited situations.  Please hover over any ? icons for more details or read our Ethical Investment Policy.

  • Factory Farming

  • Fossil Fuel?

    We permit investments in companies that do not derive more than 5% of identifiable revenue from the exploration, extractive, conversion (with respect to thermal coal) or distribution (except by rail) of fossil fuels. See our Ethical Investment Policy for more details.

  • Alcohol?

    We allow investments in companies that do not derive more than 5% of identifiable revenue from alcohol beverage production, processing, manufacture, or sales. See our Ethical Investment Policy for more details.

  • Palm Oil & GMOs?

    We permit investments in companies that derive no more than 5% of identifiable revenue from the commercialised production and sale of GMOs, or no more than 5% of revenue from the sale of palm oil and palm oil products. See our Ethical Investment Policy for more details.

  • Weapons?

    We permit investment in companies that derive no more than 5% of identifiable income from the production and distribution of conventional weapons and their components. We allow investments in companies that earn no more than 50% of identifiable income from non-weapons related services or products to the military. See our Ethical Investment Policy for more details.

  • Adult Entertainment?

    We permit investments in companies that derive no more than 5% of identifiable revenue from the production or distribution of adult entertainment material. See our Ethical Investment Policy for more details.

  • Tobacco?

    We allow investments in companies that do not derive more than 10% of identifiable revenue from the sale of tobacco related products and services. See our Ethical Investment Policy for more details.

  • Gambling?

    We will allow investments in companies that derive no more than 5% of identifiable revenue from owning or operating gambling establishments. See our Ethical Investment Policy for more details.

  • Animal Testing?

    Animal testing is a complex area for investing. See our Ethical Investing Policy for details of our approach. We can (and do) in exceptional circumstances permit investment in a company connected with animal testing - such exceptions are approved on a case-by-case basis by the Ethics and Investment Committee. Contact us for further details.

Returns

0.7%

1 month

6.8%

1 year

2.8%

3 years

3.8%

p.a. since inception*

Past performance is no guarantee of future return. We encourage all investors to seek independent financial advice prior to making investment decisions. *31/07/19 (date of inception). To compare fund returns against the fund benchmark visit our Performance and Returns page.

Performance figures as of 29/02/2024, and are after fees before tax

Risk Level

This Fund is suited to an investor with a lower tolerance to risk and a minimum investment timeframe of 3+ years.

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The rating 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. This risk indicator is not a guarantee of a fund’s future performance. The Fund does not have a five-year history. The risk indicators were prepared using the relevant market index returns when the fund was not in existence, and the funds returns since inception. While risk indicators are usually relatively stable, they do shift from time to time. You can see the most recent risk indicator in the latest fund update for the Funds.

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Choose the right fund for your risk tolerance and goals.

KiwiSaver GrowthKiwiSaver BalancedKiwiSaver Conservative
Return focusMedium to HighMediumModest
Risk focusHigherMediumLower
Likely fluctuation in valueMore than the Balanced or Conservative FundsMore than Conservative Fund but less than Growth FundLess than the Balanced or Growth Funds
Minimum suggested time frame8-10 years (long term)5+ years3-5 years
Estimated fund fees1.30% p.a.1.17% p.a.0.94% p.a.
Fund return since inception10.0% p.a.7.1% p.a.3.8% p.a.

Investor Notes

Ethical Approach

The Pathfinder KiwiSaver Growth Fund has been designated a Certified Responsible Investment by RIAA (Responsible Investment Association Australasia).

Diversification

The fund is diversified across asset classes, industries and geographies. We use environmental, social and governance metrics, as well as financial metrics when making investment decisions.

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Target Investment

24.0% Cash & Cash Equivalents
23.6% New Zealand Fixed Interest
37.7% International Fixed Interest
3.4% Australasian Equities
6.3% International Equities
5.0% Other Assets

Number of Holdings

Approximately 200

Asset Class

Cash (and Cash Equivalents), NZ Fixed Interest, International Fixed Interest, Australasian Equities, International Equities, Listed Property, Other Assets.

Investment horizon

3+ years

Benchmark

Morningstar® Target Allocation Index™: Conservative Multisector for New Zealand (non-New Zealand Fixed Interest 100% hedged to NZD. The index is gross of dividends and tax except for International Equities and International Listed Properties, which are gross of dividends after deducting the tax withheld)

Current Hedging Target

100% of non-NZD Fixed Income exposure
0% of other non-NZD exposure

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