Fund-vs-fund · Australasian Equities
Smart S&P/NZX 50 ETF vs Smart Australian Top 20 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 | Smartshares | Smartshares | Lower / higher is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fund charge | 0.20% | 0.60% | Lower is better |
| Risk indicator (1–7) | 5 | 5 | Higher = more volatility |
| 5-year return p.a. | 0.33% | 10.37% | Higher is better (past not future) |
| Fund size | NZ$207m | NZ$195m | 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
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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 →
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Smart Australian Top 20 ETF
The Smart Australian Top 20 ETF is designed to track the return (before tax, fees and other expenses) of the S&P/ASX 20 Index. The Index is comprised of 20 of the largest companies listed on the ASX.Full Smartshares Smart Australian Top 20 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
circumstances. Read each fund's Product Disclosure Statement and consider speaking to a licensed financial adviser.