Fund-vs-fund · Australasian Equities
Harbour Sustainable NZ Shares Fund vs Smart Australian Top 200 ETF
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 | Harbour | Smartshares | Lower / higher is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fund charge | 0.27% | 0.30% | Lower is better |
| Risk indicator (1–7) | 5 | 5 | Higher = more volatility |
| 5-year return p.a. | — | 9.93% | Higher is better (past not future) |
| Fund size | NZ$400m | NZ$287m | 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 Sustainable NZ Shares Fund
This Fund invests in companies in the S&P/NZX 50 Portfolio Index, with exclusions to companies including but not limited to, large carbon emitters, gambling, firearms, and companies with human and animal rights violations. For full details of the exclusions for this Fund please see the Environmental, Social and Governance Policy (ESG Policy) on our website at Responsible Investing » Harbour Asset Management. There are positive and negative tilts applied to the remaining companies based on Harbour's proprietary Corporate Behaviour Score.Full Harbour Harbour Sustainable NZ Shares Fund profile →
Smartshares
Smart Australian Top 200 ETF
The Smart Australian Top 200 ETF is designed to track the return (before tax, fees and other expenses) of the S&P/ASX 200 Total Return Index. The Index is comprised of 200 of the largest companies listed on the ASX.Full Smartshares Smart Australian Top 200 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
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