Fund-vs-fund · Listed Property
Mercer Global Listed Real Estate Fund vs Smart Australian 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 | Mercer | Smartshares | Lower / higher is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fund charge | 1.33% | 0.54% | Lower is better |
| Risk indicator (1–7) | 6 | 6 | Higher = more volatility |
| 5-year return p.a. | 0.87% | 5.88% | Higher is better (past not future) |
| Fund size | NZ$66m | NZ$43m | 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 Real Estate Fund
The fund invests in a global portfolio of property securities listed on stock exchanges around the world. It aims to generate medium to high returns over the long term by investing in a broad range of property regions, sectors and securities through a single fund. Environmental, Social and Governance characteristics are integrated into the investment process. The fund aims provide a Gross Return above the FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed Total Return Index with net dividends reinvested (100% hedged to the NZD on an after-tax basis) on a rolling three-year basis.Full Mercer Mercer Global Listed Real Estate Fund profile →
Smartshares
Smart Australian Property ETF
The Smart Australian Property ETF is designed to track the return (before tax, fees and other expenses) of the S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Equal Weight Index. The Index equally weights the constituents of the S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index, which is comprised of Australian Real Estate Investment Trusts (A-REITs) and mortgage REITs.Full Smartshares Smart Australian 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.