Fund-vs-fund · International Equities
Harbour T. Rowe Price Global Equity Fund vs Smart US Large Growth ETF
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 | Harbour | Smartshares | Lower / higher is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fund charge | 1.21% | 0.51% | Lower is better |
| Risk indicator (1–7) | 5 | 6 | Higher = more volatility |
| 5-year return p.a. | 8.16% | 17.88% | Higher is better (past not future) |
| Fund size | NZ$684m | NZ$591m | 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 T. Rowe Price Global Equity Fund
The Fund invests 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. It may include securities of companies traded on recognised exchanges of developing countries.Full Harbour Harbour T. Rowe Price Global Equity Fund profile →
Smartshares
Smart US Large Growth ETF
The Smart US Large Growth ETF is designed to track the return (before tax, fees and other expenses) of the CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index. The Index is comprised of large US growth companies.Full Smartshares Smart US Large Growth 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.