Fund-vs-fund · NZ Fixed Interest
Amova Corporate Bond Fund vs Mercer Macquarie NZ Fixed Interest 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.
| Metric | Amova | Mercer | Lower / higher is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fund charge | 0.70% | 0.60% | Lower is better |
| Risk indicator (1–7) | 3 | 3 | Higher = more volatility |
| 5-year return p.a. | 1.63% | 0.71% | Higher is better (past not future) |
| Fund size | NZ$558m | NZ$184m | Larger = more stable, lower close-risk |
| Growth / income split | 0% / 100% | 0% / 100% | More growth = higher long-run return + volatility |
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 →
Mercer
Mercer Macquarie NZ Fixed Interest Fund
The fund is an actively managed portfolio of fixed interest securities. It is a medium risk investment product, focusing predominantly on government bonds and corporate securities in the New Zealand market. Environmental, Social and Governance characteristics are integrated into our investment process. The fund aims to provide a Gross Return above the return of the Bloomberg NZBond Composite 0+ Yr Index on a rolling three-year basis.Full Mercer Mercer Macquarie NZ Fixed Interest Fund profile →
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.