Managed Global Water Fund

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Water quality, accessibility & sustainability

Our flagship Fund

This Fund aims at above-average long-term returns while ethically investing in companies connected to water quality, accessibility or sustainability. This portfolio invests in companies whos activities include water utilities, filtration, monitoring technology and the manufacture of pumps, pipes and irrigation equipment (we call them “Water Companies”). Note that some Water Companies may also have business activities not related to the water industry.
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Return focus:

Medium to High

Average annual return:

8.5% p.a. since inception June 2010

Minimum suggested time frame:

10+ years

Risk focus:

Higher

Estimated fund fees:

1.30%

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What we don’t invest in:

We seek to avoid investments in activities that disrespect people, our planet and animals (some examples below). Note that this list is not exhaustive and we may still hold investments in these areas as we apply revenue thresholds and grant exceptions in limited circumstances. We may also have limited information about an investment’s involvement in a particular activity. Please hover over any ? icons for more details or read our Ethical Investment Policy or our Exceptions Register.

  • Factory Farming

  • 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.

  • 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. We can (and do) in exceptional circumstances permit investment in a company connected with Fossil Fuel - such exceptions are approved on a case-by-case basis by the Ethics and Investment Committee. A register of exceptions is available under the 'Documents and Forms' page.

  • 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. A register of exceptions is available here.

Returns

-2.7%

1 month

-3.5%

1 year

5.8%

3 years (p.a.)

10.3%

5 years (p.a.)

8.5%

p.a. since inception*

Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. We encourage all investors to seek independent financial advice prior to making investment decisions. *20/04/10 (date of inception)
To compare fund returns against the fund benchmark visit our Performance and Returns page.

Performance figures as of 31/03/2025, and are after fees before tax

Risk Level

This Fund is suited to an investor with a medium-high tolerance to risk and a minimum investment timeframe of 10+ years.

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The risk indicator is rated from 1 (low) to 7 (high). The rating reflects how much the value of the fund’s assets goes up and down. 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 the fund’s future performance. Risk level is per the latest Quarterly Fund Update.

Investor Notes

Ethical Approach

The Global Water Fund has been designated a Certified Responsible Investment by RIAA (Responsible Investment Association Australasia).

Diversification

A diversified selection of global companies that score highly on environmental, social and governance ratings.

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Target Investment

100% Water Companies

Number of Holdings

50 to 100 Companies

Asset Class

International Equities, Cash and Cash Equivalent

Fees

1.30%

Buy/Sell Spread

0.05%/0.05%

Investment Horizon

10+ years

Benchmark (net of dividends)

NASDAQ OMX Global Water Net Return Index (net of dividends and tax; 50% hedged to NZD)

Current Hedging Target

50%

Investor Documents

Pathfinder Managed Funds Statement of Investment Policy & Objectives - PDFPathfinder Managed Funds Product Disclosure Statement - PDFPathfinder Managed Funds Other Material Information - PDFPathfinder Global Water Fund Quarterly Fund Update - PDFEthical Scorecard Global Water Fund - PDF

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