Annual fund charge
0.03%
vs peer avg 0.95%
Risk indicator
5/7
1 = lower risk · 7 = higher risk
5-year return p.a.
Less than 5 years of data
peer avg 6.03%
Fund size
NZ$240.8m
98% growth · 2% income
The fund aims for high long-run returns by investing in an Exchange-Traded Fund ('ETF') that invests in shares of the largest companies listed on stock markets in the United States.
Key facts
Fund start date
7 November 2022
Min. investment
NZ$5,000
Tax structure
PIE
Capped at your PIR (max 28%)
Top 2 holdings
As at the latest published quarterly fund update.
| Holding | % of fund |
|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 99.69% |
| Cash at Bank (BNZ) | 0.31% |
Documents
Every dated PDS, quarterly fund update and full-portfolio holdings file. Linked from the FMA Disclose register via Sorted Smart Investor.
- 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 US 500 QFU.pdf The quarterly update published by the provider PDF, 443.00 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
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 Foundation Series
Low-cost passive index funds issued by FundRock NZ, distributed through InvestNow.
Parent: InvestNow / Apex Group
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