Fund-vs-fund · Australasian Equities
ANZ Investments OneAnswer New Zealand Share Fund vs Mercer NZ Shares Passive Fund
Both are Australasian 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 | ANZ Investments | Mercer | Lower / higher is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fund charge | 1.05% | 0.36% | Lower is better |
| Risk indicator (1–7) | 5 | 5 | Higher = more volatility |
| 5-year return p.a. | 0.03% | 0.02% | Higher is better (past not future) |
| Fund size | NZ$54m | NZ$41m | Larger = more stable, lower close-risk |
| Growth / income split | 98% / 2% | 98% / 2% | More growth = higher long-run return + volatility |
What each fund says it does
ANZ Investments
ANZ Investments OneAnswer New Zealand Share Fund
The New Zealand Share Fund invests mainly in New Zealand equities. Investments may include equities in companies that are listed or intend to list on the New Zealand stock exchange, and cash and cash equivalents.The New Zealand Share Fund aims to achieve a return (after the fund charge and before tax) that over the long-term outperforms the relevant market index.Full ANZ Investments ANZ Investments OneAnswer New Zealand Share Fund profile →
Mercer
Mercer NZ Shares Passive Fund
The fund is a passively managed New Zealand shares portfolio that is designed to track the return of the S&P/NZX 50 Index. Environmental, Social and Governance characteristics are integrated into the underlying investment managers' investment processes. The fund aims to provide a return that closely matches the return of the S&P/NZX 50 Index (on a gross basis and including imputation credits).Full Mercer Mercer NZ Shares Passive 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
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