Fund-vs-fund · International Equities
Antipodes Global Fund – Long (PIE) 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.
| Metric | Antipodes | Smartshares | Lower / higher is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fund charge | — | 0.55% | Lower is better |
| Risk indicator (1–7) | 4 | 5 | Higher = more volatility |
| 5-year return p.a. | 12.55% | 13.00% | Higher is better (past not future) |
| Fund size | NZ$133m | NZ$143m | Larger = more stable, lower close-risk |
| Growth / income split | 0% / 100% | 98% / 2% | More growth = higher long-run return + volatility |
What each fund says it does
Antipodes
Antipodes Global Fund – Long (PIE)
The fund invests in the Antipodes Global Fund - UCITS (underlying fund) and cash or cash equivalent securities. The underlying fund's investment exposure is predominantly to a broad range of international shares listed on stock exchanges in developed and emerging markets. Derivatives may be used to establish short positions in securities or market indices and to gain or reduce exposure to currencies where Antipodes sees attractive opportunities and also to offset specific unwanted portfolio risks and provide some protection from unexpectedly large movements in theFull Antipodes Antipodes Global Fund – Long (PIE) 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 →
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.