Fund-vs-fund · Australasian Equities
Mint Australasian Equity Fund vs Smart S&P/NZX 50 ETF
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 | Mint | Smartshares | Lower / higher is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fund charge | 1.19% | 0.20% | Lower is better |
| Risk indicator (1–7) | 5 | 5 | Higher = more volatility |
| 5-year return p.a. | 0.24% | 0.33% | Higher is better (past not future) |
| Fund size | NZ$222m | NZ$207m | 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
Mint
Mint Australasian Equity Fund
The Fund invests predominantly in Australasian equities and targets medium to long-term growth. The Fund is benchmarked against the S&P/NZX 50 Gross Index with an investment objective of outperforming the benchmark after fees and expenses over the medium to long term.Full Mint Mint Australasian Equity Fund profile →
Smartshares
Smart S&P/NZX 50 ETF
The Smart S&P/NZX 50 ETF is designed to track the return (before tax, fees and other expenses) of the S&P/NZX 50 Gross with Imputation Index.The Index is comprised of 50 of the largest companies listed on the NZX. The weighting of each company in the Index is based on its market capitalisation.Full Smartshares Smart S&P/NZX 50 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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