Fund-vs-fund · Listed Property
Harbour Real Estate Investment Fund vs Smart NZ Property ETF
Both are Listed Property 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 | Harbour | Smartshares | Lower / higher is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fund charge | 0.77% | 0.54% | Lower is better |
| Risk indicator (1–7) | 5 | 5 | Higher = more volatility |
| 5-year return p.a. | 0.04% | 1.94% | Higher is better (past not future) |
| Fund size | NZ$149m | NZ$103m | 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
Harbour
Harbour Real Estate Investment Fund
The Fund aims to capture the income yield and medium-term capital growth characteristics of real estate assets by investing principally in listed real estate assets and enhance diversification and return potential against the S&P/NZX All Real Estate Index.Full Harbour Harbour Real Estate Investment Fund profile →
Smartshares
Smart NZ Property ETF
The Smart NZ Property ETF is designed to track the return (before tax, fees and other expenses) of the S&P/NZX Real Estate Select Index. The Index is comprised of the largest and most liquid members of the S&P/NZX All Index classified under the GICS Real Estate Industry Group.Full Smartshares Smart NZ Property ETF 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
circumstances. Read each fund's Product Disclosure Statement and consider speaking to a licensed financial adviser.