Fund-vs-fund · International Equities
Ellerston Global Mid Small Cap Fund vs Foundation Series Global ESG Fund
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 | Ellerston | Foundation Series | Lower / higher is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fund charge | 0.25% | 0.10% | Lower is better |
| Risk indicator (1–7) | 5 | 5 | Higher = more volatility |
| 5-year return p.a. | — | — | Higher is better (past not future) |
| Fund size | NZ$865k | NZ$6m | 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
Ellerston
Ellerston Global Mid Small Cap Fund
The fund is passively managed and invests in NZX listed financial products whose normal free-float market capitalisation is between $75 million and $1.25 billion and who are outside of the S&P/NZX 20 IndexFull Ellerston Ellerston Global Mid Small Cap Fund profile →
Foundation Series
Foundation Series Global ESG Fund
The Fund aims for high long-run returns by investing in ETFs that invests in shares of large, mid-sized and small companies listed on international stock markets. The Fund incorporates certain responsible investment considerations and is exposed to investment strategies that seek to limit exposure to companies involved in specific business practices.Full Foundation Series Foundation Series Global ESG 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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