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Kernel Global Infrastructure (NZD Hedged) Fund vs Smart Bitcoin ETF
Both are Other 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.
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 8 other funds we've matched on Sorted Smart Investor. Mechanical only — no opinion, no forward-looking view.
Annual fund charge
Lower is better
Kernel
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—
Smartshares
0.55%
Lowest 19% of cohort
5-year return p.a.
Past performance — not a predictor
Kernel
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—
Smartshares
—
—
Fund size
Larger = more stable, lower close-risk
Kernel
—
—
Smartshares
NZ$36m
Smallest 19% in cohort
| Metric | Kernel | Smartshares | Lower / higher is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fund charge | — | 0.55% | Lower is better |
| Risk indicator (1–7) | — | 7 | Higher = more volatility |
| 5-year return p.a. | — | — | Higher is better (past not future) |
| Fund size | — | NZ$36m | Larger = more stable, lower close-risk |
| Growth / income split | — | 98% / 2% | More growth = higher long-run return + volatility |
| NZ tax structure | PIE (PIR-capped) | PIE (PIR-capped) | PIE = simpler. FIF = annual return. |
| Currency hedging | Hedged to NZD | — | Hedged smooths NZD/foreign FX moves at a small cost. |
| Responsible investment screening | No | No | Specific exclusions live in each fund's SIPO. |
| Available via | Direct | Direct | Platforms accepting retail subscriptions. |
Sources: Smartshares on Sorted
What each fund says it does
Kernel
Kernel Global Infrastructure (NZD Hedged) Fund
Strategy summary not yet ingested.
Full Kernel Kernel Global Infrastructure (NZD Hedged) Fund profile →Smartshares
Smart Bitcoin ETF
The Smart Bitcoin ETF invests in the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF and seeks to reflect generally the performance of the price of bitcoin.Full Smartshares Smart Bitcoin ETF profile →
Common questions
What's the difference between the Kernel Global Infrastructure (NZD Hedged) Fund and the Smart Bitcoin ETF?
Both are other 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.