Lifetime Cash Fund is a cash managed fund operated by Lifetime; PIE-structured; FMA risk indicator 2/7. Headline terms: annual fund charge 0.65% · minimum investment NZ$1,000 · distributions no distributions (accumulating). Compared with 4 other same-category funds on this site, the 0.65% annual fund charge sits above the same-category median of 0.26%.
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
0.65%
vs peer avg 0.65%
Risk indicator
2/7
1 = lower risk · 7 = higher risk
5-year return p.a.
Less than 5 years of data
peer avg 1.17%
Fund size
NZ$154k
0% growth · 100% income
Seeks to track the S&P/NZX Bank Bills 90-Day Index (before annual fund charge and tax). Invest in a range of cash and cash equivalent investments. Expected to experience low volatility.
How Lifetime Cash Fund differs
Factual contrasts drawn from the PDS, SIPO and latest portfolio holdings — no opinion.
- Investment style
- Index-tracking posture against the S&P/NZX Bank Bills 90-Day Index.
- Top 3 holdings
- Fisher Institutional New Zealand Cash Fund (98.5%) · Cash at Bank (1.5%)
Key facts
Fund start date
22 October 2024
Min. investment
NZ$1,000
Subsequent: NZ$500
Distributions
No distributions (accumulating)
Buy / sell spread
0 bps (0.00%) / 0 bps (0.00%)
Transaction cost on subscription / redemption
Tax structure
PIE
Capped at your PIR (max 28%)
Investment policy
From the Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives (SIPO).
Strategic asset allocation ranges
| Asset class | Target | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Responsible-investment approach
The Manager and underlying fund managers generally seek out companies with good ESG practices. In selecting an underlying fund manager, one of the selection criteria is the manager's ESG practices. While the majority of underlying funds have ESG practices, a few underlying funds currently do not apply explicit ESG screens.
Derivatives policy
Derivatives may be used for risk management, performance enhancement or to optimise investment strategy implementation. Milliman is not allowed to use derivatives to gear the LRIF; unlisted and listed options will not be used; listed futures may be used to manage risk and reduce equity exposure; listed futures and/or OTC currency forwards may be used to manage exchange rate exposure of the LRIF portfolio.
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.
- Lifetime Asset Management Limited manages both the Lifetime Retirement Income Fund and the Lifetime Wholesale Residential Property Fund, meaning it sits on both sides of the investment relationship between those two funds.
- The Lifetime Retirement Income Fund invests up to $6.6 million in the Lifetime Wholesale Residential Property Fund over seven years, with those funds ultimately used to finance home equity release transactions via Lifetime Home Limited.
- Lifetime Asset Management Limited may delegate functions to associated persons such as investment or administration managers, which the manager acknowledges could create conflicts between those parties' interests and investors' interests.
- Related-party transactions are permitted only if the manager either provides a compliance certificate to the Supervisor or obtains the Supervisor's prior consent confirming the transaction is in members' best interests.
Generated 2026-05-28 from Lifetime Retirement Funds OMI (dated 2025-11-27). 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
Public Trust
Auditor
PwC
Custodian
Adminis NZ Limited
Conflicts disclosed
3
In OMI
Conflicts of interest disclosed in OMI
- The LRIF invests in the Lifetime Wholesale Residential Property Fund (LWRPF), which is also managed by Lifetime Asset Management Limited, creating a conflict of interest as the Manager manages both the investing fund and the fund receiving the investment.
- The Manager may delegate functions to associated persons, including investment managers and administration managers, which could create conflicts between the interests of those associated persons and the interests of investors.
- Related party transactions may only be done in compliance with the FMCA, which includes either the Manager providing a certificate to the Supervisor or obtaining the Supervisor's consent on the basis that it is in the best interests of members.
How this fund compares to peers
Mechanical comparison vs the 5 other cash 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
0.65%
Category median: 0.26%
Pricier than most peers (top 90% by fee)
Fund size
NZ$154k
Category median: NZ$13.3m
10th percentile by AUM
Illustrative 5y fee impact on a sample balance of $10,000
$321
Compounded charge over 5 years (excl. returns)
$191 more 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 2 holdings
As at the latest published quarterly fund update (via Sorted Smart Investor).
| Holding | % of fund |
|---|---|
| FI Fisher Institutional New Zealand Cash Fund | 98.47% |
| $ Cash at Bank | 1.53% |
Documents
Every dated PDS, quarterly fund update and full-portfolio holdings file. Linked from the FMA Disclose register via Sorted Smart Investor.
- LIFETIME CASH FUND (FND51095) Full portfolio holdings 31 March 2026.xlsx Download the full portfolio holdings. XLSX, 0.28 KB
- Lifetime Retirement Funds PDS 9 March 2026.pdf How this investment works, including about the provider, risks, costs and potential returns PDF, 1.20 MB
- LRF Cash Fund Fund Update 31 March 2026.pdf The quarterly update published by the provider PDF, 524.02 KB
- LRF Other Material Information 28 November 2025.pdf Other Material Information PDF, 371.67 KB
- Lifetime Retirement Funds SIPO 09 March 2026.pdf Statement of investment policy and objectives PDF, 466.59 KB
About this category
Funds holding bank deposits and short-term money-market instruments. Lowest-risk fund category; income-focused.
About Lifetime
NZ retirement-income specialist with a small range of conservative-through-growth diversified PIE funds.
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Questions people ask about Lifetime Cash 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.
How do I know the fee on funds?
The annual fund charge for Lifetime Cash Fund is 0.65% p.a., disclosed in the Fund's latest Quarterly Fund Update and on the FMA Disclose register at https://disclose-register.companiesoffice.govt.nz/. You can compare this against other funds in the same category using the FMA's standardised disclosure framework.
Is 10% return per year realistic?
Lifetime Cash Fund invests ~99.93% in income assets (primarily cash), which historically generate lower returns than growth assets. Cash returns fluctuate with interest rates and are not forward-looking; you should check the Fund's latest Quarterly Fund Update and Product Disclosure Statement for historical performance data.
Does KiwiSaver have fees?
KiwiSaver scheme accounts are subject to fees charged by your KiwiSaver scheme provider, which differ from managed funds like Lifetime Cash Fund. For details on KiwiSaver fees, consult your scheme provider's disclosure documents or the IRD website.
Head-to-head
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Peer funds
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Same manager
Other funds by Lifetime
- Lifetime Retirement Income FundDiversified
- Lifetime Balanced FundDiversified
- Lifetime Growth FundDiversified
FMA risk band
Same risk band (2/7)
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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 Lifetime Cash Fund?
Lifetime Cash Fund is managed by Lifetime. NZ retirement-income specialist with a small range of conservative-through-growth diversified PIE funds.
What asset class is the Lifetime Cash Fund?
It is a cash managed fund. The fund has a conservative risk profile. Funds holding bank deposits and short-term money-market instruments. Lowest-risk fund category; income-focused.
What are the fees for the Lifetime Cash Fund?
The annual fund charge for the Lifetime Cash Fund is 0.65% 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 Lifetime Cash Fund?
The risk indicator is 2/7 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 Lifetime Cash Fund a PIE fund?
Yes. The Lifetime Cash 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 Lifetime Cash Fund?
Fund size (assets under management) is NZ$154,127 as at the latest Quarterly Fund Update. Asset mix is approximately 0% growth assets and 100% income assets.
What does the Lifetime Cash Fund invest in?
The latest published top holdings are: Fisher Institutional New Zealand Cash Fund (98.47%), Cash at Bank (1.53%). 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 Lifetime Cash Fund?
The Lifetime Cash Fund is available via Lifetime directly. Always read the current Product Disclosure Statement before investing.
How do I know the fee on funds?
The annual fund charge for Lifetime Cash Fund is 0.65% p.a., disclosed in the Fund's latest Quarterly Fund Update and on the FMA Disclose register at https://disclose-register.companiesoffice.govt.nz/. You can compare this against other funds in the same category using the FMA's standardised disclosure framework.
Is 10% return per year realistic?
Lifetime Cash Fund invests ~99.93% in income assets (primarily cash), which historically generate lower returns than growth assets. Cash returns fluctuate with interest rates and are not forward-looking; you should check the Fund's latest Quarterly Fund Update and Product Disclosure Statement for historical performance data.
Does KiwiSaver have fees?
KiwiSaver scheme accounts are subject to fees charged by your KiwiSaver scheme provider, which differ from managed funds like Lifetime Cash Fund. For details on KiwiSaver fees, consult your scheme provider's disclosure documents or the IRD website.