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Mercer Responsible Hedged Global Fixed Interest Index Fund vs Smart Global Bond ETF
Both are International FI 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 | 0.43% | 0.54% | Lower is better |
| Risk indicator (1–7) | 4 | 3 | Higher = more volatility |
| 5-year return p.a. | 0.48% | 0.23% | Higher is better (past not future) |
| Fund size | NZ$382m | NZ$147m | Larger = more stable, lower close-risk |
| Growth / income split | 0% / 100% | 0% / 100% | More growth = higher long-run return + volatility |
What each fund says it does
Mercer
Mercer Responsible Hedged Global Fixed Interest Index Fund
The fund is a passively managed international fixed interest portfolio that is designed to track the return of the Bloomberg MSCI Global Aggregate SRI Select ex-Fossil Fuels Index. The fund is managed to include specific additional responsible exclusions criteria which aims to avoid investments in certain companies or activities, and is managed with reference to environmental, social and governance factors. This fund has additional exclusions applied as described in our Sustainable Investment Policy and has been certified by the Responsible Investment AssociationFull Mercer Mercer Responsible Hedged Global Fixed Interest Index Fund profile →
Smartshares
Smart Global Bond ETF
The Smart Global Bond ETF is designed to provide a return (before tax, fees and other expenses) that outperforms the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Total Return Index Hedged NZD by 1% per annum over rolling three-year periods. The investment manager is PIMCO Australia Pty Ltd. The currency exposure is hedged to the New Zealand dollar.Full Smartshares Smart Global Bond 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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