Fund-vs-fund · NZ Fixed Interest
Amova Corporate Bond Fund vs Kernel March 2029 NZ Bond Fund
Both are NZ Fixed Interest funds available to NZ retail investors. Numbers below are sourced from the FMA Disclose register via Sorted Smart Investor and reflect the latest published quarterly fund updates.
What's different at a glance
- Both are New Zealand PIE funds — investor tax is capped at the Prescribed Investor Rate (PIR), maximum 28%.
Where each fund sits in its cohort
Percentile rank vs all 14 nz fixed interest funds we've matched on Sorted Smart Investor. Mechanical only — no opinion, no forward-looking view.
Annual fund charge
Lower is better
Amova
0.70%
Upper half of cohort
Kernel
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5-year return p.a.
Past performance — not a predictor
Amova
1.63%
Top 19% over 5 years
Kernel
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Fund size
Larger = more stable, lower close-risk
Amova
NZ$558m
Largest 25% in cohort
Kernel
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| Metric | Amova | Kernel | Lower / higher is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fund charge | 0.70% | — | Lower is better |
| Risk indicator (1–7) | 3 | — | Higher = more volatility |
| 5-year return p.a. | 1.63% | — | Higher is better (past not future) |
| Fund size | NZ$558m | — | Larger = more stable, lower close-risk |
| Growth / income split | 0% / 100% | — | More growth = higher long-run return + volatility |
| NZ tax structure | PIE (PIR-capped) | PIE (PIR-capped) | PIE = simpler. FIF = annual return. |
| Currency hedging | — | — | Hedged smooths NZD/foreign FX moves at a small cost. |
| Responsible investment screening | No | No | Specific exclusions live in each fund's SIPO. |
| Available via | Direct | Direct | Platforms accepting retail subscriptions. |
Sources: Amova on Sorted
What each fund says it does
Amova
Amova Corporate Bond Fund
The Fund aims to outperform the Bloomberg NZBond Credit 0+ Year Index by 0.70% p.A. Over a rolling three year period before fees, expenses and taxes. The fund aims to provide investors with regular income by constructing an actively managed investment portfolio of New Zealand bonds, deposits and cash whilst preserving the capital value.Full Amova Amova Corporate Bond Fund profile →
Kernel
Kernel March 2029 NZ Bond Fund
Strategy summary not yet ingested.
Full Kernel Kernel March 2029 NZ Bond Fund profile →Common questions
What's the difference between the Amova Corporate Bond Fund and the Kernel March 2029 NZ Bond Fund?
Both are nz fixed interest funds available to NZ retail investors. Both are New Zealand PIE funds — investor tax is capped at the Prescribed Investor Rate (PIR), maximum 28%.
Are both funds PIE-taxed in NZ?
Yes. Both are NZ Portfolio Investment Entities (PIEs). Investor tax on the fund's income is capped at the Prescribed Investor Rate (PIR), maximum 28%.
Where can I read the official documents for these funds?
Both funds publish their Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), Statement of Investment Policy (SIPO) and Quarterly Fund Update (QFU) on the FMA Disclose register at disclose-register.companiesoffice.govt.nz. Always read the current PDS before investing.
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Important: This comparison is general information only — not personalised financial advice.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. The right fund for you depends on your personal
circumstances. Read each fund's Product Disclosure Statement and consider speaking to a licensed financial adviser.