Fund-vs-fund · International Equities
Amova Global Shares Fund vs Smart Europe ETF
Both are International Equities 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
- Smart Europe ETF charges 0.65% lower in annual fund charges (0.55% vs 1.20%).
- 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 81 international equities funds we've matched on Sorted Smart Investor. Mechanical only — no opinion, no forward-looking view.
Annual fund charge
Lower is better
Amova
1.20%
Highest 23% of cohort
Smartshares
0.55%
Lower half of cohort
5-year return p.a.
Past performance — not a predictor
Amova
6.69%
Lower half over 5 years
Smartshares
10.78%
Upper half over 5 years
Fund size
Larger = more stable, lower close-risk
Amova
NZ$162m
Upper half by size
Smartshares
NZ$152m
Upper half by size
| Metric | Amova | Smartshares | Lower / higher is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fund charge | 1.20% | 0.55% | Lower is better |
| Risk indicator (1–7) | 5 | 5 | Higher = more volatility |
| 5-year return p.a. | 6.69% | 10.78% | Higher is better (past not future) |
| Fund size | NZ$162m | NZ$152m | Larger = more stable, lower close-risk |
| Growth / income split | 98% / 2% | 98% / 2% | 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. |
Portfolio overlap
How many top-10 positions both funds hold, and at what weight. Computed from each fund's most recently disclosed top-10 holdings — exact-name matched (Microsoft Corp. = Microsoft Corporation), with a Cash / Cash & Equivalents collapse rule.
What each fund says it does
Amova
Amova Global Shares Fund
The fund aims to provide investors with a relatively concentrated actively managed investment portfolio of global equities to achieve long term capital growth. This fund invests in a selection of around 40-50 companies from around the world, covering a diverse range of regions and sectors. This fund has a high level of volatility.Full Amova Amova Global Shares Fund profile →
Smartshares
Smart Europe ETF
The Smart Europe ETF is designed to track the return (before tax, fees and other expenses) of the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index. The Index is comprised of large, mid and small cap companies located in European countries.Full Smartshares Smart Europe ETF profile →
Common questions
What's the difference between the Amova Global Shares Fund and the Smart Europe ETF?
Which fund has lower fees, Amova Global Shares Fund or Smart Europe ETF?
How do the 5-year returns compare?
Are both funds PIE-taxed in NZ?
Where can I read the official documents for these funds?
