Artesian Short Duration Corporate Bond Fund (NZD)
Managed by Artesian Artesian Short Duration Corporate Bond Fund (NZD) is a international fi managed fund operated by Artesian; PIE-structured; FMA risk indicator 2/7. Headline terms: annual fund charge 0.73% · minimum investment NZ$10,000 · distributions quarterly. Compared with 31 other same-category funds on this site, the 0.73% annual fund charge sits in line with the same-category median of 0.70%.
PIE tax treatment — capped at your PIR (max 28%)
This fund is a Portfolio Investment Entity (PIE) under Subpart HM of the Income Tax Act 2007. Income is taxed at your Prescribed Investor Rate (10.5% / 17.5% / 28%), not your marginal income-tax rate. The fund manager calculates and pays the tax on your behalf — when your PIR is correct, you usually don't need to declare PIE income in your annual tax return. See our PIR guide and PIE tax basics for the full picture, or use the PIR calculator to confirm your rate.
Annual fund charge
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Risk indicator
2/7
1 = lower risk · 7 = higher risk
5-year return p.a.
Less than 5 years of data
Fund size
NZ$0
0% growth · 1% income
To outperform the benchmark net of fees through active management. This Fund is generally suited for persons seeking stable returns.
How Artesian Short Duration Corporate Bond Fund (NZD) differs
Factual contrasts drawn from the PDS, SIPO and latest portfolio holdings — no opinion.
- Benchmark
- Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0-3 Yr Index in NZD, 100% hedged to NZD
- Currency policy
- Each Fund has the ability to hedge its foreign currency exposure in a range from 0-100%. The Fund may utilise active currency management.
Key facts
Min. investment
NZ$10,000
Subsequent: NZ$100
Distributions
Quarterly
Buy / sell spread
0 bps (0.00%) / 0 bps (0.00%)
Transaction cost on subscription / redemption
Tax structure
PIE
Capped at your PIR (max 28%)
Investment policy
From the Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives (SIPO).
Strategic asset allocation ranges
| Asset class | Target | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed rate corporate bonds | 35% | 0% | 70% |
| Floating rate corporate bonds | 55% | 0% | 100% |
| Cash | — | 0% | 100% |
| Exposure to foreign bond issuers | 30% | 0% | 50% |
| Exposure to Australian bond issuers | 60% | 0% | 100% |
| Exposure to investment grade debt | 90% | 72% | 100% |
| Exposure to non-rated debt | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Exposure to non-investment grade debt | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Exposure to any one bond as a % of total portfolio | 3% | 0% | 20% |
| Exposure to any one bond as a % of total bond issue size | — | 0% | 10% |
Responsible-investment approach
Artesian integrates ESG factors into all investment decisions, applying both positive and negative screens. Negative screens exclude issuers involved in tobacco, alcohol, pornography, munitions, palm oil, gaming equipment and fossil fuel exploration/production. Positive screens highlight companies with strong responsible investment practices such as net-zero targets and gender equity. Artesian is a PRI signatory and Certified B Corporation.
Exclusions
- Tobacco production
- Alcohol production
- Pornography production
- Munitions production
- Palm oil production
- Gaming equipment production
- Fossil fuel exploration and/or production
Derivatives policy
Artesian uses derivatives to manage currency exposure. Because derivatives cannot be screened, the exclusion criteria set out in the SIPO do not apply to them, meaning investors may be exposed to otherwise excluded activities.
Reading between the lines
Plain-English summary of the scheme's disclosed conflicts and performance-fee mechanics, drawn from the OMI and PDS. Factual restatement — no opinion.
- Devon discloses that its directors and employees may personally invest in the Funds, which Devon acknowledges as a potential conflict of interest managed under its Conflicts of Interest Policy.
- Devon's parent company, ISG, provides investment administration and operational services to the Funds and is paid a portion of the total fund charge, representing a related-party transaction.
- Because ISG is both Devon's parent and a paid service provider to the Funds, investors should be aware that fees flow to a connected entity rather than an independent third party.
- No performance-fee mechanic is disclosed in the provided OMI extract for this scheme.
Generated 2026-05-28 from Artesian Funds Scheme OMI (dated 2026-04-07). The verbatim disclosures appear in full below — this summary is a navigation aid, not a substitute.
Scheme disclosures
From the Other Material Information (OMI) document. Scheme-level — applies to every fund in this scheme.
Trustee / Supervisor
The New Zealand Guardian Trust Company Limited
Auditor
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Custodian
The Supervisor (The New Zealand Guardian Trust Company Limited) holds the scheme property by holding the units in the Underlying Funds into which those Funds invest.
Conflicts disclosed
2
In OMI
Conflicts of interest disclosed in OMI
- Devon's directors, employees and other associated persons may choose to invest in the Funds, creating a potential conflict of interest managed under Devon's Conflicts of Interest Policy.
- Devon's parent ISG provides investment administration and investment operation services for the Funds and receives a portion of the total fund charge, representing a related-party arrangement.
Documents
Every dated PDS, quarterly fund update and full-portfolio holdings file. Linked from the FMA Disclose register via Sorted Smart Investor.
- Artesian Funds Scheme Product Disclosure Statement 8 April 2026.pdf How this investment works, including about the provider, risks, costs and potential returns PDF, 207.62 KB
- Artesian Funds Scheme Other Material Information 8 April 2026.pdf This document contains important information that is not otherwise contained on the register. It is designed to be read in conjunction
- Artesian Funds Scheme Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives 2 April 2026.pdf Statement of investment policy and objectives PDF, 153.92 KB
About this category
Funds investing in fixed-income securities issued outside New Zealand, typically with currency hedging back to NZD.
About Artesian
Australian credit specialist with NZD-denominated sustainable bond strategies offered as PIE funds.
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Questions people ask about Artesian Short Duration Corporate Bond Fund (NZD)
Drawn from Google's "People also ask" panel and answered with reference to the fund's filed PDS, Fund Update and FMA Disclose data. Not personal financial advice — for guidance specific to your situation, consult an authorised financial adviser.
Are short-term corporate bonds a good investment?
Short-term corporate bonds are a fixed-income asset class that typically offer lower volatility than growth assets; suitability depends on individual circumstances, investment horizon, and risk tolerance. The Artesian Short Duration Corporate Bond Fund carries a risk indicator of 2/7 on the FMA standardised scale. For personalised advice, consult a financial adviser or refer to the fund's Product Disclosure Statement.
Is it good to invest in a corporate bond fund?
Corporate bond funds provide diversified exposure to corporate debt across multiple issuers and geographies, which can reduce single-issuer risk compared to holding individual bonds. The Artesian Short Duration Corporate Bond Fund is classified as international fixed income and is available as a PIE, meaning investor tax is capped at your prescribed investor rate (maximum 28%). Whether this fund suits your situation depends on your goals and risk appetite—review the PDS and consider seeking financial advice.
What are the risks of investing in LQD?
Short-duration corporate bond funds face credit risk (if issuers default), interest-rate risk (if rates rise, bond values typically fall), and liquidity risk (if the fund cannot sell holdings quickly). The Artesian Short Duration Corporate Bond Fund carries a risk indicator of 2/7, reflecting lower volatility within the bond market spectrum. For detailed risk disclosures specific to this fund, see the PDS on the FMA Disclose Register.
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FMA risk band
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Frequently asked questions
Mechanical Q&A grounded in the fund's PDS, SIPO, and latest QFU on the FMA Disclose register. Verify against the source before relying on any of this.
Who manages the Artesian Short Duration Corporate Bond Fund (NZD)?
Artesian Short Duration Corporate Bond Fund (NZD) is managed by Artesian. Australian credit specialist with NZD-denominated sustainable bond strategies offered as PIE funds.
What asset class is the Artesian Short Duration Corporate Bond Fund (NZD)?
It is a international fi managed fund. The fund has a conservative risk profile. Funds investing in fixed-income securities issued outside New Zealand, typically with currency hedging back to NZD.
What are the fees for the Artesian Short Duration Corporate Bond Fund (NZD)?
The current annual fund charge is published in the fund's latest Quarterly Fund Update on the FMA Disclose register: https://disclose-register.companiesoffice.govt.nz/search?searchType=ALL&q=Artesian%20Short%20Duration%20Corporate%20Bond%20Fund%20(NZD). Always check the current Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) for any additional fees.
What is the risk indicator for the Artesian Short Duration Corporate Bond Fund (NZD)?
The risk indicator is 2/7 on the standardised FMA-mandated scale, where 1 is lower risk and 7 is higher risk. The risk indicator is calculated from the fund's price volatility over the past five years and is published in every Quarterly Fund Update.
Is the Artesian Short Duration Corporate Bond Fund (NZD) a PIE fund?
Yes. The Artesian Short Duration Corporate Bond Fund (NZD) is structured as a New Zealand Portfolio Investment Entity (PIE). Investor tax on the fund's income is capped at the investor's Prescribed Investor Rate (PIR), which has a maximum of 28%. Most NZ-resident retail investors with a taxable income at or below NZ$48,000 qualify for a lower PIR.
How big is the Artesian Short Duration Corporate Bond Fund (NZD)?
Fund size (assets under management) is NZ$0 as at the latest Quarterly Fund Update. Asset mix is approximately 0% growth assets and 1% income assets.
How can I invest in the Artesian Short Duration Corporate Bond Fund (NZD)?
The Artesian Short Duration Corporate Bond Fund (NZD) is available via Artesian directly. Always read the current Product Disclosure Statement before investing.
Are short-term corporate bonds a good investment?
Short-term corporate bonds are a fixed-income asset class that typically offer lower volatility than growth assets; suitability depends on individual circumstances, investment horizon, and risk tolerance. The Artesian Short Duration Corporate Bond Fund carries a risk indicator of 2/7 on the FMA standardised scale. For personalised advice, consult a financial adviser or refer to the fund's Product Disclosure Statement.
Is it good to invest in a corporate bond fund?
Corporate bond funds provide diversified exposure to corporate debt across multiple issuers and geographies, which can reduce single-issuer risk compared to holding individual bonds. The Artesian Short Duration Corporate Bond Fund is classified as international fixed income and is available as a PIE, meaning investor tax is capped at your prescribed investor rate (maximum 28%). Whether this fund suits your situation depends on your goals and risk appetite—review the PDS and consider seeking financial advice.
What are the risks of investing in LQD?
Short-duration corporate bond funds face credit risk (if issuers default), interest-rate risk (if rates rise, bond values typically fall), and liquidity risk (if the fund cannot sell holdings quickly). The Artesian Short Duration Corporate Bond Fund carries a risk indicator of 2/7, reflecting lower volatility within the bond market spectrum. For detailed risk disclosures specific to this fund, see the PDS on the FMA Disclose Register.