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Dimensional Global Sustainability PIE Fund

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PIE · capped at PIR (max 28%) Responsible / ethical

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$221.7m

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.).

Key facts

Fund start date

23 June 2022

Min. investment

NZ$25,000

Tax structure

PIE

Capped at your PIR (max 28%)

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$221.7m

Category median: NZ$94.4m

70th percentile 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).

Full portfolio (xlsx) →
Holding % of fund
Apple Inc Apple Inc
4.86%
Nvidia Corp Nvidia Corp
4.82%
Meta Platforms Inc Meta Platforms Inc
2.00%
Amazon Com Inc Amazon Com Inc
1.92%
Microsoft Corp Microsoft Corp
1.65%
Broadcom Ord Shs Broadcom Ord Shs
1.10%
Jp Morgan Chase & Co Jp Morgan Chase & Co
1.01%
Alphabet Inc Cap Stk Cl A Alphabet Inc Cap Stk Cl A
0.99%
Alphabet Inc Cap Cl C Alphabet Inc Cap Cl C
0.83%
L( Lilly (Eli) & Co Usd
0.81%

Documents

Every dated PDS, quarterly fund update and full-portfolio holdings file. Linked from the FMA Disclose register via Sorted Smart Investor.

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?

Dimensional Global Sustainability PIE Fund 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?

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?

The annual fund charge for the Dimensional Global Sustainability PIE Fund 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?

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 a PIE fund?

Yes. The Dimensional Global Sustainability PIE Fund 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?

Fund size (assets under management) is NZ$222 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 invest in?

The latest published top holdings are: Apple Inc (4.86%), Nvidia Corp (4.82%), Meta Platforms Inc (2.00%). Holdings are disclosed in each Quarterly Fund Update; the full portfolio holdings file is also available via the FMA Disclose register.

Does the Dimensional Global Sustainability PIE Fund apply responsible-investment screens?

Yes. The Dimensional Global Sustainability PIE Fund 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?

The Dimensional Global Sustainability PIE Fund is available via InvestNow. Always read the current Product Disclosure Statement before investing.

Is pie fund better than term deposit?

PIE funds and term deposits serve different investment purposes and involve different risk profiles. This fund carries a risk indicator of 5/7 on the FMA standardised scale and invests in global equities (~98.31% growth assets), whereas term deposits are typically lower-risk capital-preservation vehicles; the choice depends on your investment timeframe, risk tolerance, and financial goals. See the FMA's fund investment guide at disclose-register.companiesoffice.govt.nz for more detail on comparing investment types.

What are the risks of investing in dimensional funds?

This fund carries a risk indicator of 5/7 on the FMA standardised scale, reflecting its exposure to global equity markets, which can experience significant price volatility. As an international equities fund, it is also subject to currency risk, market concentration risk (top holding is 4.86%), and the risk that ESG/responsible-investment screens may exclude securities that could have performed well. Check the current Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) on the manager's website at dimensional.com for a full risk disclosure.

Do dimensional funds outperform?

Performance data for this fund is available on the FMA Disclose register at disclose-register.companiesoffice.govt.nz, where you can review historical returns alongside peer-cohort comparisons. Fund performance varies by market conditions and period measured; we do not make forward-looking performance claims. Check the latest Quarterly Fund Update (QFU) for returns to date and see the manager's website at dimensional.com for detailed performance commentary.