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Mercer Global Listed Infrastructure Fund vs Russell Investments Global Listed Infrastructure Fund
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.
| Metric | Mercer | Russell Investments | Lower / higher is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fund charge | 1.34% | 1.08% | Lower is better |
| Risk indicator (1–7) | 5 | 5 | Higher = more volatility |
| 5-year return p.a. | 8.36% | — | Higher is better (past not future) |
| Fund size | NZ$84m | NZ$153m | 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
Mercer
Mercer Global Listed Infrastructure Fund
The fund invests in infrastructure securities in both developed and emerging markets across a range of sectors. This provides access to a range of infrastructure sectors across geographic regions, with active portfolio management that seeks to target excess returns and predictable, stable cash flows. Environmental, Social and Governance characteristics are integrated into the investment process. The fund aims to provide total returns (income and capital growth) after costs and before tax, above the FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (100% hedged to theFull Mercer Mercer Global Listed Infrastructure Fund profile →
Russell Investments
Russell Investments Global Listed Infrastructure Fund
The Fund invests predominantly in infrastructure and infrastructure related securities that are listed, or expected to be listed, within the next six months, on stock exchanges in developed and emerging markets. The Fund employs certain investment exclusions, please refer to the SIPO for further details. The Fund also seeks to invest in corporations which follow good governance practices. Foreign currency exposures are largely hedged back to New Zealand dollars. Derivatives may be used to obtain or reduce exposure to securities and markets, implement investment stFull Russell Investments Russell Investments Global Listed Infrastructure Fund 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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