Fund-vs-fund · Diversified
ANZ Investments OneAnswer Growth FundvsKernel High Growth Fund
ANZ Investments OneAnswer Growth Fund (fund size NZ$439.4 million, annual fund charge 0.98%) and Kernel High Growth Fund (fund size NZ$529.7 million, annual fund charge 0.25%) are both diversified managed funds, as shown on Sorted Smart Investor on 12 September 2026 and 22 May 2026 respectively; Kernel High Growth Fund's 1-year return after fees and tax was 15.79% for the year to 31 March 2026, per its quarterly fund update filed on FMA Disclose.
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ANZ Investments OneAnswer Growth Fund
Kernel High Growth Fund
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What's different at a glance
- Kernel High Growth Fund charges 0.73% lower in annual fund charges (0.25% vs 0.98%).
- 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 68 diversified funds we've matched on Sorted Smart Investor. Mechanical only — no opinion, no forward-looking view.
Annual fund charge
Lower is better
ANZ Investments
0.98%
Lower half of cohort
Kernel
0.25%
Lowest 6% of cohort
5-year return p.a.
Past performance — not a predictor
ANZ Investments
5.26%
Top 17% over 5 years
Kernel
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Fund size
Larger = more stable, lower close-risk
ANZ Investments
NZ$439m
Largest 20% in cohort
Kernel
NZ$530m
Largest 15% in cohort
| Metric | ANZ Investments | Kernel | Lower / higher is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fund charge | 0.98% | 0.25% | Lower is better |
| Risk indicator (1–7) | 4 | 5 | Higher = more volatility |
| 5-year return p.a. | 5.26% | — | Higher is better (past not future) |
| Fund size | NZ$439m | NZ$530m | Larger = more stable, lower close-risk |
| Growth / income split | 78% / 22% | 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.
Matching holdings
4
of each fund's top 10
ANZ Investments weight in shared
5.2%
of ANZ Investments OneAnswer Growth Fund top 10 is shared
Kernel weight in shared
11.2%
of Kernel High Growth Fund top 10 is shared
| Holding | ANZ Investments | Kernel |
|---|---|---|
 Apple IncUS | 1.90% | 4.45% |
 Infratil LtdNZ | 1.34% | 1.98% |
 Auckland International AirportNZ | 0.98% | 2.33% |
 Amazon Com IncUS | 0.97% | 2.43% |
"Min weight" = the smaller of the two weights — a conservative read of how much exposure you'd have to that position if you held both funds.
What each fund says it does
ANZ Investments
ANZ Investments OneAnswer Growth Fund
The Growth Fund invests mainly in growth assets (equities, listed property and listed infrastructure), with a small exposure to income assets (cash and cash equivalents and fixed interest). The fund may also invest in alternative assets.The Growth Fund aims to achieve (after the fund charge and before tax) over the long term high returns, allowing for large ups and downs in value.Full ANZ Investments ANZ Investments OneAnswer Growth Fund profile →
Kernel
Kernel High Growth Fund
A diversified fund comprising several of the Kernel Funds, targeting high growth and suitable for long-term investors comfortable accepting higher volatility.Full Kernel Kernel High Growth Fund profile →
Common questions
What's the difference between the ANZ Investments OneAnswer Growth Fund and the Kernel High Growth Fund?
Which fund has lower fees, ANZ Investments OneAnswer Growth Fund or Kernel High Growth Fund?
Are both funds PIE-taxed in NZ?
Where can I read the official documents for these funds?
