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Mercer Responsible Trans-Tasman Shares Fund vs TAHITO Te Tai o Rehua Fund
Both are Australasian 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 | Mercer | TAHITO | Lower / higher is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fund charge | 1.06% | 1.28% | Lower is better |
| Risk indicator (1–7) | 5 | 5 | Higher = more volatility |
| 5-year return p.a. | 0.01% | 3.59% | Higher is better (past not future) |
| Fund size | NZ$32m | NZ$29m | 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 Responsible Trans-Tasman Shares Fund
The fund is a diversified portfolio of predominantly New Zealand shares across a range of industries and sectors. The portfolio may also invest in Australian shares. 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 Association of AustralasiaFull Mercer Mercer Responsible Trans-Tasman Shares Fund profile →
TAHITO
TAHITO Te Tai o Rehua Fund
The Fund is an indigenous ethical and sustainable fund. The Fund Uses positive Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) integrated screens in selecting investments. MÄ�ori indigenous values and principles serve as the foundation to the Fund’s philosophy and investment selection process. The Fund will provide actively managed exposure to a portfolio of primarily New Zealand and Australian companies that have been selected in accordance with the TAHITO investment philosophy. The Fund aims to generate a better return than the benchmark over the medium to long term.Full TAHITO TAHITO Te Tai o Rehua 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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