Fisher Funds Australian Growth Fund
Managed by Fisher Funds Fisher Funds Australian Growth Fund is a australasian equities managed fund operated by Fisher Funds; PIE-structured; FMA risk indicator 5/7. Headline terms: annual fund charge 1.46% · minimum investment NZ$2,000 · distributions no distributions (accumulating). Compared with 57 other same-category funds on this site, the 1.46% annual fund charge sits above the same-category median of 1.02%.
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
0.87%
vs peer avg 0.91%
Risk indicator
5/7
1 = lower risk · 7 = higher risk
5-year return p.a.
1.31%
peer avg 4.91%
Fund size
NZ$76.7m
98% growth · 2% income
Focuses on growth of your investment over the long term by investing in quality Australian companies which can consistently produce increasing earnings.
Benchmark track record
Compare Australasian Equities consistency →How Fisher Funds Australian Growth Fund performed against its own market-index benchmark each year, after fees and tax — from the FMA fund-update dataset. Historical track record, not current-year performance; past performance is not a guide to the future.
Beat its benchmark in 4 of 11 years
annual returns to 31 March 2026Since inception: 8.07% p.a. after fees & tax vs benchmark 8.74%.
How Fisher Funds Australian Growth Fund differs
Factual contrasts drawn from the PDS, SIPO and latest portfolio holdings — no opinion.
- Top 3 holdings
- BHP Group Limited (8.9%) · Macquarie Group Limited (5.5%) · Wisetech Global Limited (5.0%)
- Currency policy
- Active currency management is used to control risk and improve risk-adjusted returns. Benchmark hedge ratios are established for each asset class with tactical shifts permitted; hedge levels are monitored daily. Benchmar…
Key facts
Fund start date
15 June 2005
Min. investment
NZ$2,000
Subsequent: NZ$1,000
Distributions
No distributions (accumulating)
Tax structure
PIE
Capped at your PIR (max 28%)
Performance fee
From the Product Disclosure Statement.
Performance fee paid (last published): 0.03%
10% of the excess return above the hurdle rate of return (The Official Cash Rate plus 5%), subject to beating the high water mark. Performance-based fees are capped at 2% of each fund's average net asset value per year.
Investment policy
From the Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives (SIPO).
Strategic asset allocation ranges
| Asset class | Target | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 0% | 0% | 30% |
| Australian shares | 100% | 70% | 100% |
| Alternatives | 0% | 0% | 10% |
Responsible-investment approach
Fisher Funds invests responsibly by maintaining a Master Exclusion List (MEL) identifying countries, sectors and entities not aligned with its responsible investment approach or required to be excluded by law; integrating ESG factors, risks and opportunities into fundamental research using own research and a third-party ESG research provider; and exercising active stewardship through its Proxy Voting Policy across all relevant portfolios.
Derivatives policy
Each fund is permitted to use derivatives that reference investments authorised in the SIPO. Where derivatives are used, the resulting portfolio exposures to investments plus the economic exposure derived by derivative positions must comply with all appropriate guidelines in the SIPO.
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.
- Fisher Funds discloses that its funds may invest in other Fisher Funds-managed wholesale funds, but confirms management fees on those investments are generally waived or fully rebated to the investing fund.
- Fisher Funds acknowledges it may pay fees to financial advisers, banks, and other distributors for referring or servicing investors, which could influence those intermediaries' recommendations.
- Fisher Funds charges a performance fee of 10% of returns above a hurdle rate (OCR plus 3% for the Property & Infrastructure Fund; OCR plus 5% for the NZ, Australian, and International Growth Funds), only when a high water mark is exceeded, capped at 2% of average net asset value per year.
Generated 2026-05-28 from Fisher Funds Managed Funds OMI (dated 2025-09-15). 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
Trustees Executors Limited
Custodian
Apex Investment Administration (NZ) Limited (appointed to look after some of the Scheme assets)
Conflicts disclosed
2
In OMI
Conflicts of interest disclosed in OMI
- The funds may invest in wholesale funds that are also managed by Fisher Funds, creating a potential conflict of interest as the manager benefits from assets under management across multiple funds; however, the funds generally do not incur a management fee on such investments, or if a fee is incurred, Fisher Funds fully rebates it.
- Fisher Funds may pay service fees to financial advisers, referring banks, distributors, and other intermediaries for the origination and/or ongoing servicing of investors, which may create an incentive for those intermediaries to recommend Fisher Funds products.
How this fund compares to peers
Mechanical comparison vs the 58 other australasian 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
0.87%
Category median: 1.01%
Cheaper than 58% of peers
5y return p.a. (after fees)
+1.31%
Category median: +1.68%
Below peer median (44th percentile)
Fund size
NZ$76.7m
Category median: NZ$74.1m
51th percentile by AUM
Illustrative 5y fee impact on a sample balance of $10,000
$427
Compounded charge over 5 years (excl. returns)
$67 less than peer median
Read the full fee-vs-peers breakdown →
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
| Holding | % of fund |
|---|---|
 BHP Group Limited | 8.87% |
 Macquarie Group Limited | 5.46% |
 Wisetech Global Limited | 4.95% |
 Commonwealth Bank Ord | 4.83% |
 CAR Group Limited | 4.71% |
| AG AUB Group Limited | 4.57% |
| BR Brambles Limited | 4.53% |
 Resmed Inc | 4.47% |
 ANZ Group Holdings Limited | 4.45% |
 CSL Limited | 4.42% |
Documents
- Other Material Information165 kB · file fingerprint recorded
- Product Disclosure Statement246 kB · file fingerprint recorded
- Product Disclosure Statement143 kB · file fingerprint recorded
- Product Disclosure Statement666 kB · file fingerprint recorded
- Product Disclosure Statement595 kB · file fingerprint recorded
- Quarterly Fund Update57 kB · file fingerprint recorded
Also via Sorted Smart Investor
FMA Disclose mirrors and historical files from Sorted.
- FISHER FUNDS AUSTRALIAN GROWTH FUND (FND1209) Full portfolio holdings 31 March 2026.xlsx Download the full portfolio holdings. XLSX, 0.37 KB
- Fisher Funds Managed Funds PDS 30 Sep 2025.pdf How this investment works, including about the provider, risks, costs and potential returns PDF, 594.70 KB
- Fisher Funds Australian Growth Fund 31 March 2026 Fund Update.pdf The quarterly update published by the provider PDF, 56.64 KB
- Unit Pricingand Valuation Policy Apr 2025.pdf Unit Pricing and Valuation Policy Apr 2025 PDF, 161.30 KB
- Fisher Funds Managed Funds OMI 30 Sep 2025.pdf This document provides material information about Fisher Funds Managed Funds ('the Scheme’) to help you make an informed decision about investing in the
- Responsible Investment Policy Sep 2025.pdf Responsible Investment Policy Sep 2025 PDF, 173.36 KB
- Portfolio Trading Policy Apr 2025.pdf Portfolio Trading Policy Apr 2025 PDF, 233.77 KB
- Liquidity Risk Management Policy July 2025.pdf Liquidity Risk Management Policy July 2025 PDF, 146.27 KB
- Proxy Voting Policy Sep 2025.pdf Proxy Voting Policy Sep 2025 PDF, 175.65 KB
- Conflictsof Interest Policy Nov 2025.pdf Conflicts of Interest Policy Nov 2025 PDF, 167.49 KB
- Unlistedand Suspended Securities Policy Feb 2024.pdf Unlisted and Suspended Securities Policy Feb 2024 PDF, 193.75 KB
- Fisher Funds Managed Funds SIPO 10 Mar 2026.pdf Statement of investment policy and objectives PDF, 274.05 KB
About this category
Funds investing primarily in shares listed on the NZX (New Zealand) or ASX (Australia), or both as Trans-Tasman portfolios. Includes active stock-pickers and passive index trackers.
About Fisher Funds
One of NZ’s largest active managers; growth-focused process across NZ, Aus, global and fixed income.
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Questions people ask about Fisher Funds Australian Growth Fund
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.
Is my money safe with Fisher funds?
Fisher Funds is a registered manager under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 and manages funds subject to FMA oversight; you can verify current fund status and performance data on the FMA Disclose register at https://disclose-register.companieshoice.govt.nz/. As with all managed funds, your investment is subject to market risk — this fund has a risk indicator of 5/7 on the FMA standardised scale — and you should read the current Product Disclosure Statement before investing.
What are the best performing growth funds?
The Fisher Funds Australian Growth Fund returned 5.32% p.a. after fees and before tax over the last 5 years, as at the latest QFU; you can compare this against peers in the Australasian Equities category using the fund comparison tool on this site or by checking FMA Disclose data.
What are the lowest fee ETFs in Australia?
This fund charges 0.87% p.a. in annual fund charges, which is below the peer-cohort average of 0.95% p.a. for comparable funds; for a full list of funds in our coverage ranked by fee, see our low-cost fund filter.
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Peer funds
Other Australasian Equities funds
Same manager
Other funds by Fisher Funds
- Fisher Funds Growth FundDiversified
- Fisher Funds New Zealand Growth FundAustralasian Equities
- Fisher Funds Property & Infrastructure FundListed Property
FMA risk band
Same risk band (5/7)
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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 Fisher Funds Australian Growth Fund?
Fisher Funds Australian Growth Fund is managed by Fisher Funds. One of NZ’s largest active managers; growth-focused process across NZ, Aus, global and fixed income.
What asset class is the Fisher Funds Australian Growth Fund?
It is a australasian equities managed fund. Funds investing primarily in shares listed on the NZX (New Zealand) or ASX (Australia), or both as Trans-Tasman portfolios. Includes active stock-pickers and passive index trackers.
What are the fees for the Fisher Funds Australian Growth Fund?
The annual fund charge for the Fisher Funds Australian Growth Fund is 0.87% 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 Fisher Funds Australian Growth 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 Fisher Funds Australian Growth Fund a PIE fund?
Yes. The Fisher Funds Australian Growth 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 Fisher Funds Australian Growth Fund?
Fund size (assets under management) is NZ$77 million as at the latest Quarterly Fund Update. Asset mix is approximately 98% growth assets and 2% income assets.
What does the Fisher Funds Australian Growth Fund invest in?
The latest published top holdings are: BHP Group Limited (8.87%), Macquarie Group Limited (5.46%), Wisetech Global Limited (4.95%). Holdings are disclosed in each Quarterly Fund Update; the full portfolio holdings file is also available via the FMA Disclose register.
How can I invest in the Fisher Funds Australian Growth Fund?
The Fisher Funds Australian Growth Fund is available via Fisher Funds directly. Always read the current Product Disclosure Statement before investing.
Is my money safe with Fisher funds?
Fisher Funds is a registered manager under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 and manages funds subject to FMA oversight; you can verify current fund status and performance data on the FMA Disclose register at https://disclose-register.companieshoice.govt.nz/. As with all managed funds, your investment is subject to market risk — this fund has a risk indicator of 5/7 on the FMA standardised scale — and you should read the current Product Disclosure Statement before investing.
What are the best performing growth funds?
The Fisher Funds Australian Growth Fund returned 5.32% p.a. after fees and before tax over the last 5 years, as at the latest QFU; you can compare this against peers in the Australasian Equities category using the fund comparison tool on this site or by checking FMA Disclose data.
What are the lowest fee ETFs in Australia?
This fund charges 0.87% p.a. in annual fund charges, which is below the peer-cohort average of 0.95% p.a. for comparable funds; for a full list of funds in our coverage ranked by fee, see our low-cost fund filter.