Dimensional Global Sustainability PIE Fund (NZD Hedged)
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
0.40%
vs peer avg 0.91%
Risk indicator
5/7
1 = lower risk · 7 = higher risk
5-year return p.a.
Less than 5 years of data
peer avg 4.91%
Fund size
NZ$686.1m
98% growth · 2% income
The fund is expected to be fully invested. A portion of the portfolio may be allocated to cash and cash equivalents for liquidity purposes. The fund is not managed with the objective of achieving a particular return relative to a benchmark index. However, to compare the performance of the fund with a broad measure of market performance, reference may be made to the MSCI World ex Australia Index (net div., hedged to NZD).
Key facts
Fund start date
23 June 2022
Min. investment
NZ$25,000
Tax structure
PIE
Capped at your PIR (max 28%)
Currency
NZD hedged
How this fund compares to peers
Mechanical comparison vs the 82 other international equities funds in our cohort. Source: FMA Disclose register via Sorted Smart Investor. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Annual fund charge
0.40%
Category median: 0.60%
Cheaper than 70% of peers
Fund size
NZ$686.1m
Category median: NZ$94.4m
Top 13% by AUM
Illustrative 5y fee impact on a sample balance of $10,000
$198
Compounded charge over 5 years (excl. returns)
$98 less than peer median
Mechanical scores only — no opinion or recommendation. Different funds suit different investor goals. ManagedFundsNZ is not a Financial Advice Provider. Read the current PDS and consider speaking to a licensed financial adviser.
Top 10 holdings
As at the latest published quarterly fund update (via Sorted Smart Investor).
| Holding | % of fund |
|---|---|
| | 5.00% |
| | 4.96% |
| | 2.05% |
| | 1.97% |
| | 1.69% |
| | 1.13% |
| | 1.04% |
| | 1.02% |
| | 0.85% |
| L( Lilly (Eli) & Co Usd | 0.83% |
Documents
Every dated PDS, quarterly fund update and full-portfolio holdings file. Linked from the FMA Disclose register via Sorted Smart Investor.
- DIMENSIONAL GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY PIE FUND (NZD HEDGED) (FND39022) Full portfolio holdings 31 March 2026.xlsx Download the full portfolio holdings. XLSX, 107.41 KB
- 202510 Dimensional Equity Funds PDS.pdf How this investment works, including about the provider, risks, costs and potential returns PDF, 389.82 KB
- 20260331 Dimensional Global Sustainability PIE (NZD Hedged) QFU.pdf The quarterly update published by the provider PDF, 507.19 KB
- 202510 Dimensional Fixed Interest Funds PDS.pdf Additional product disclosure statement from the provider PDF, 393.44 KB
- 202510 Dimensional OMI.pdf Other material information PDF, 337.06 KB
- 202510 Dimensional SIPO.pdf Statement of investment policy and objectives PDF, 451.31 KB
About this category
Funds investing in shares listed outside Australasia. Includes broad global trackers, regional funds, ESG-focused strategies, and theme funds covering automation, healthcare, water and other sectors.
About Dimensional
Global systematic investment manager (US-headquartered) with a sustainability-screened fund range distributed in NZ as PIEs by FundRock NZ.
Parent: FundRock NZ (issuer)
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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 Dimensional Global Sustainability PIE Fund (NZD Hedged)?
Dimensional Global Sustainability PIE Fund (NZD Hedged) is managed by Dimensional (parent: FundRock NZ (issuer)). Global systematic investment manager (US-headquartered) with a sustainability-screened fund range distributed in NZ as PIEs by FundRock NZ.
What asset class is the Dimensional Global Sustainability PIE Fund (NZD Hedged)?
It is a international equities managed fund. Funds investing in shares listed outside Australasia. Includes broad global trackers, regional funds, ESG-focused strategies, and theme funds covering automation, healthcare, water and other sectors.
What are the fees for the Dimensional Global Sustainability PIE Fund (NZD Hedged)?
The annual fund charge for the Dimensional Global Sustainability PIE Fund (NZD Hedged) is 0.40% p.a., as reported in the latest Quarterly Fund Update sourced from the FMA Disclose register. Always check the current PDS for any additional fees.
What is the risk indicator for the Dimensional Global Sustainability PIE Fund (NZD Hedged)?
The risk indicator is 5/7 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 Dimensional Global Sustainability PIE Fund (NZD Hedged) a PIE fund?
Yes. The Dimensional Global Sustainability PIE Fund (NZD Hedged) 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 Dimensional Global Sustainability PIE Fund (NZD Hedged)?
Fund size (assets under management) is NZ$686 million as at the latest Quarterly Fund Update. Asset mix is approximately 98% growth assets and 2% income assets.
What does the Dimensional Global Sustainability PIE Fund (NZD Hedged) invest in?
The latest published top holdings are: Apple Inc (5.00%), Nvidia Corp (4.96%), Meta Platforms Inc (2.05%). Holdings are disclosed in each Quarterly Fund Update; the full portfolio holdings file is also available via the FMA Disclose register.
Is the Dimensional Global Sustainability PIE Fund (NZD Hedged) currency-hedged?
Yes. The Dimensional Global Sustainability PIE Fund (NZD Hedged) hedges its foreign-currency exposure back to NZD. This reduces the impact of NZD/foreign-currency movements on returns but adds a hedging cost.
Does the Dimensional Global Sustainability PIE Fund (NZD Hedged) apply responsible-investment screens?
Yes. The Dimensional Global Sustainability PIE Fund (NZD Hedged) applies responsible-investment or ESG screening criteria — exclusions and engagement policies are documented in the fund's Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives (SIPO). Check the SIPO for the specific screening framework used.
How can I invest in the Dimensional Global Sustainability PIE Fund (NZD Hedged)?
The Dimensional Global Sustainability PIE Fund (NZD Hedged) is available via InvestNow. Always read the current Product Disclosure Statement before investing.
How are pie funds taxed in NZ?
PIE funds (Portfolio Investment Entities) apply a tax structure where investor tax is capped at your prescribed investor rate (PIR), with a maximum of 28%. This Dimensional fund is structured as a PIE, meaning tax is calculated on your PIR rather than your personal income tax rate. For detailed PIE tax treatment, see the IRD's guidance on investment entities.
What does a hedged fund mean?
This Dimensional fund is NZD-hedged, meaning the fund manager uses currency hedging to reduce the impact of exchange-rate fluctuations between the New Zealand dollar and the underlying foreign currency exposure of its global equity holdings. Hedging aims to protect the fund value from NZD strength or weakness, though it does not eliminate all currency risk.
What are the risks of investing in dimensional funds?
This fund holds approximately 98.31% in growth assets with a risk indicator of 5 out of 7 on the FMA standardised scale, reflecting moderate-to-high volatility typical of global equity funds. Key risks include equity-market volatility, currency movements (despite hedging), and concentration risk from its global equity holdings; see the fund's Product Disclosure Statement on FMA Disclose for full risk disclosures.
Is a global equity fund a good investment?
Whether a global equity fund suits your circumstances depends on your financial goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon—this is a personal decision. This fund provides exposure to global equities with ESG screening applied, a 0.4% p.a. annual fund charge, and PIE tax treatment; compare its features and fee against your own objectives using the FMA Disclose register.