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
0.12%
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$91.5m
0% growth · 100% income
The NZ Cash Fund provides investors with exposure to debt securities.
Key facts
Fund start date
28 April 2023
Min. investment
NZ$1
Tax structure
PIE
Capped at your PIR (max 28%)
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
0.12%
Category median: 0.26%
Cheaper than 90% of peers
Fund size
NZ$91.5m
Category median: NZ$13.3m
70th percentile by AUM
Illustrative 5y fee impact on a sample balance of $10,000
$60
Compounded charge over 5 years (excl. returns)
$69 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).
| Holding | % of fund |
|---|---|
| $ Cash at bank | 10.57% |
 Kiwibank FRN 13 June 2028 | 8.27% |
 Westpac FRN 6 July 2026 | 8.01% |
| Kiwibank FRN 15 March 2028 | 6.68% |
| HN Housing NZ 2.247% 5 October 2026 | 5.32% |
| TT Tax Traders CP 26 June 2026 | 3.97% |
| TT Tax Traders CP 27 May 2026 | 3.32% |
| AC Auckland City Council Bond 10 August 2026 | 2.69% |
| WC Watercare CP 14 April 2026 | 2.66% |
| DC Dunedin CC CP 15 June 2026 | 2.66% |
Documents
Every dated PDS, quarterly fund update and full-portfolio holdings file. Linked from the FMA Disclose register via Sorted Smart Investor.
- NZ CASH FUND (FND43090) Full portfolio holdings 31 March 2026.xlsx Download the full portfolio holdings. XLSX, 2.04 KB
- Product Disclosure Statement Simplicity Investment Funds 1 September 2025.pdf How this investment works, including about the provider, risks, costs and potential returns PDF, 168.18 KB
- Simplicity NZ Cash Fund update 31 March 2026.pdf The quarterly update published by the provider PDF, 537.84 KB
- Simplicity Wholesale Property Fund OMI 30 June 2025.pdf Wholesale Property Fund other material information 30 June 2025 PDF, 322.79 KB
- Letterto FMA (FMC Exemption Notice 2020)18 August 20.pdf Financial Markets Conduct (Financial Reporting and Other Relief—COVID-19) Exemption Notice 2020 (Exemption Notice) PDF, 239.41 KB
- Other Material Information Simplicity Investment Funds 1 September 2025.pdf Other Material Information PDF, 4.07 MB
- Simplicity Investment Funds Financial Statements&Annual Report 31 March 2017.pdf Letter in lieu of annual report and financial statements PDF, 227.39 KB
- Simplicity Private Equity Valuation Policy Final 250130 v 5.pdf Simplicity Private Equity Valuation Policy PDF, 700.81 KB
- Simplicity Investment Funds 31 March 2026 Register Entry Additional Information First Home Mortgage Fund.pdf Simplicity Investment Funds- 31 December 2025 - Register Entry Additional Information - Fir
- Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives Simplicity Investment Funds 1 May 2026.pdf Statement of investment policy and objectives PDF, 395.98 KB
About this category
Funds holding bank deposits and short-term money-market instruments. Lowest-risk fund category; income-focused.
About Simplicity
Not-for-profit-aligned manager offering low-fee diversified and single-asset PIE funds; donates 15% of fees to charity.
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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 Simplicity NZ Cash Fund?
Simplicity NZ Cash Fund is managed by Simplicity. Not-for-profit-aligned manager offering low-fee diversified and single-asset PIE funds; donates 15% of fees to charity.
What asset class is the Simplicity NZ 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 Simplicity NZ Cash Fund?
The annual fund charge for the Simplicity NZ Cash Fund is 0.12% 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 Simplicity NZ 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 Simplicity NZ Cash Fund a PIE fund?
Yes. The Simplicity NZ 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 Simplicity NZ Cash Fund?
Fund size (assets under management) is NZ$92 million as at the latest Quarterly Fund Update. Asset mix is approximately 0% growth assets and 100% income assets.
What does the Simplicity NZ Cash Fund invest in?
The latest published top holdings are: Cash at bank (10.57%), Kiwibank FRN 13 June 2028 (8.27%), Westpac FRN 6 July 2026 (8.01%). 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 Simplicity NZ Cash Fund?
The Simplicity NZ Cash Fund is available via Simplicity directly. Always read the current Product Disclosure Statement before investing.