Fund-vs-fund · International Equities
Pathfinder Global Water Fund vs Smart US Large Value ETF
Both are International 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 | Pathfinder | Smartshares | Lower / higher is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fund charge | 1.30% | 0.51% | Lower is better |
| Risk indicator (1–7) | 5 | 5 | Higher = more volatility |
| 5-year return p.a. | 6.99% | 15.89% | Higher is better (past not future) |
| Fund size | NZ$63m | NZ$54m | 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
Pathfinder
Pathfinder Global Water Fund
The Fund invests directly in companies conntect to water quality, accessibility or sustainability that satisfy Pathfinder’s ethical investment criteria.Full Pathfinder Pathfinder Global Water Fund profile →
Smartshares
Smart US Large Value ETF
The Smart US Large Value ETF is designed to track the return (before tax, fees and other expenses) of the CRSP US Large Cap Value Index. The Index is comprised of large US value companies.Full Smartshares Smart US Large Value 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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