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Smart Bitcoin ETF vs Squirrel Monthly Income Fund
Both are Other 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 | Smartshares | Squirrel | Lower / higher is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fund charge | 0.55% | 2.14% | Lower is better |
| Risk indicator (1–7) | 7 | 2 | Higher = more volatility |
| 5-year return p.a. | — | — | Higher is better (past not future) |
| Fund size | NZ$39m | NZ$178m | Larger = more stable, lower close-risk |
| Growth / income split | 98% / 2% | 78% / 22% | More growth = higher long-run return + volatility |
What each fund says it does
Smartshares
Smart Bitcoin ETF
The Smart Bitcoin ETF invests in the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF and seeks to reflect generally the performance of the price of bitcoin.Full Smartshares Smart Bitcoin ETF profile →
Squirrel
Squirrel Monthly Income Fund
The Fund is designed to provide investors with a regular income return generated through exposure to a diversified portfolio of loans secured against registered first mortgages on residential property across New Zealand. Loan exposure is obtained by investing in the Squirrel Wholesale Investment Funds scheme ("Squirrel Wholesale Funds"), whose funds obtain their loan exposure through investing via the Squirrel peer-to-peer ("P2P") platform operated by Squirrel Money Limited ("Squirrel"). Assets of the Squirrel Wholesale Funds may include exposure to fractional andFull Squirrel Squirrel Monthly Income 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
circumstances. Read each fund's Product Disclosure Statement and consider speaking to a licensed financial adviser.