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Ellerston Global Mid Small Cap FundvsHarbour Epoch Global Quality Select Equity (Hedged) 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.

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Ellerston Global Mid Small Cap Fund

Harbour Epoch Global Quality Select Equity (Hedged) Fund

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What's different at a glance

  • 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 84 international equities funds we've matched on Sorted Smart Investor. Mechanical only — no opinion, no forward-looking view.

Annual fund charge

Lower is better

Ellerston

—

—

Harbour

1.01%

Upper half of cohort

5-year return p.a.

Past performance — not a predictor

Ellerston

—

—

Harbour

—

—

Fund size

Larger = more stable, lower close-risk

Ellerston

—

—

Harbour

NZ$91m

Lower half by size

MetricEllerstonHarbourLower / higher is
Annual fund charge—1.01%Lower is better
Risk indicator (1–7)—5Higher = more volatility
5-year return p.a.——Higher is better
(past not future)
Fund size—NZ$91mLarger = more stable, lower close-risk
Growth / income split—98% / 2%More growth = higher long-run return + volatility
NZ tax structurePIE (PIR-capped)PIE (PIR-capped)PIE = simpler. FIF = annual return.
Currency hedging—Hedged to NZDHedged smooths NZD/foreign FX moves at a small cost.
Responsible investment screeningNoNoSpecific exclusions live in each fund's SIPO.
Available viaDirectDirectPlatforms accepting retail subscriptions.

What each fund says it does

Ellerston

Ellerston Global Mid Small Cap Fund

Strategy summary not yet ingested.

Full Ellerston Ellerston Global Mid Small Cap Fund profile →

Harbour

Harbour Epoch Global Quality Select Equity (Hedged) Fund

The Fund�s objective is to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in a portfolio of securities of companies which are traded, listed or due to be listed, on recognised exchanges and/or markets throughout the world. The portfolio may include investments in the securities of companies traded, listed or due to be listed, on recognised exchanges and/or markets of developing countries. The Fund�s foreign currency exposure is fully hedged to New Zealand dollars.
Full Harbour Harbour Epoch Global Quality Select Equity (Hedged) Fund profile →

Common questions

What's the difference between the Ellerston Global Mid Small Cap Fund and the Harbour Epoch Global Quality Select Equity (Hedged) Fund?
Both are international equities funds available to NZ retail investors. Both are New Zealand PIE funds — investor tax is capped at the Prescribed Investor Rate (PIR), maximum 28%.
Are both funds PIE-taxed in NZ?
Yes. Both are NZ Portfolio Investment Entities (PIEs). Investor tax on the fund's income is capped at the Prescribed Investor Rate (PIR), maximum 28%.
Where can I read the official documents for these funds?
Both funds publish their Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), Statement of Investment Policy (SIPO) and Quarterly Fund Update (QFU) on the FMA Disclose register at disclose-register.companiesoffice.govt.nz. Always read the current PDS before investing.
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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.