Fund-vs-fund · International Equities
Ellerston Global Mid Small Cap Fund vs Foundation Series US Dividend Equity 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% | 0.06% | 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$11m | 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 US Dividend Equity Fund
The Fund aims for high long-run returns by investing in an ETF that invests in high dividend yielding shares issued by companies in the United States that have a record of consistently paying dividends.Full Foundation Series Foundation Series US Dividend Equity 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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