Annual fund charge
0.36%
vs peer avg 1.06%
Risk indicator
4/7
1 = lower risk · 7 = higher risk
5-year return p.a.
4.77%
peer avg 4.14%
Fund size
NZ$45.5m
52% growth · 48% income
Aims for mid-range long-run returns by investing in a diversified portfolio with a balance of income and growth assets. The Fund incorporates certain responsible investment considerations and is exposed to investment strategies that seek to limit exposure to companies involved in specific business practices.
Key facts
Fund start date
2 September 2020
Min. investment
NZ$5,000
Tax structure
PIE
Capped at your PIR (max 28%)
Top 7 holdings
As at the latest published quarterly fund update.
| Holding | % of fund |
|---|---|
| Vanguard ESG US Stock ETF | 29.50% |
| IShares Global Aggregate Bond ESG SRI UCITS ETF | 26.50% |
| Harbour Sustainable NZ Shares Fund | 16.69% |
| Vanguard ESG INTL Stock ETF | 14.83% |
| Mercer Macquarie NZ Fixed Interest Fund | 11.91% |
| Mercer Macquarie NZ Cash Fund | 1.71% |
| Cash at Bank (BNZ) | 0.57% |
Documents
Every dated PDS, quarterly fund update and full-portfolio holdings file. Linked from the FMA Disclose register via Sorted Smart Investor.
- FOUNDATION SERIES BALANCED FUND (FND20381) Full portfolio holdings 31 March 2026.xlsx Download the full portfolio holdings. XLSX, 0.56 KB
- 20260130 Foundation Series Funds Core Equity Funds #1 PDS.pdf How this investment works, including about the provider, risks, costs and potential returns PDF, 316.87 KB
- 20260331 Foundation Series Balanced QFU.pdf The quarterly update published by the provider PDF, 483.96 KB
- 20260130 Foundation Series Funds Diversified Funds PDS.pdf Additional product disclosure statement from the provider PDF, 330.98 KB
- 20260130 Foundation Series Funds Core Equity Funds #2 PDS.pdf Additional product disclosure statement from the provider PDF, 313.71 KB
- 20260130 Foundation Series Funds OMI.pdf Other Material Information Document PDF, 335.33 KB
- Invest Now Responsible Investment Statement (February 2026).pdf Responsible Investment Statement PDF, 679.97 KB
- 20260130 Foundation Series Funds SIPO.pdf Statement of investment policy and objectives PDF, 583.48 KB
About this category
Multi-asset funds that hold a mix of shares, bonds, cash and sometimes property in a single portfolio. The mix determines the risk profile — aggressive funds hold more shares, conservative funds hold more bonds and cash.
About Foundation Series
Low-cost passive index funds issued by FundRock NZ, distributed through InvestNow.
Parent: InvestNow / Apex Group
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