Fund-vs-fund · Diversified
Milford Balanced Fund vs Milford Conservative Fund
Both are Diversified 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 | Milford | Milford | Lower / higher is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fund charge | 1.05% | 0.85% | Lower is better |
| Risk indicator (1–7) | 4 | 3 | Higher = more volatility |
| 5-year return p.a. | 4.74% | 2.50% | Higher is better (past not future) |
| Fund size | NZ$2.52b | NZ$939m | Larger = more stable, lower close-risk |
| Growth / income split | 52% / 48% | 23% / 77% | More growth = higher long-run return + volatility |
What each fund says it does
Milford
Milford Balanced Fund
The Fund’s objective is to provide capital growth after the base fund fee but before tax and before the performance fee, over the minimum recommended investment timeframe of five years. It is a diversified fund that primarily invests in equities, with a significant allocation to fixed interest securities.Full Milford Milford Balanced Fund profile →
Milford
Milford Conservative Fund
The Fund’s objective is to provide moderate returns and protect capital after the base fund fee but before tax over the minimum recommended investment timeframe of three years. It is a diversified fund that primarily invests in fixed interest securities, with a moderate allocation to equities.Full Milford Milford Conservative 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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