Summer Global Fixed Interest
Managed by Summer Summer Global Fixed Interest is a international fi managed fund operated by Summer; PIE-structured; FMA risk indicator 3/7. Headline terms: annual fund charge 0.75%. Compared with 30 other same-category funds on this site, the 0.75% annual fund charge sits above the same-category median of 0.69%.
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 0.57%
Risk indicator
3/7
1 = lower risk · 7 = higher risk
5-year return p.a.
0.20%
peer avg 1.42%
Fund size
NZ$1.1m
0% growth · 100% income
To achieve long-term returns (before fees, taxes and other expenses) greater than the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Total Return Index (hedged to New Zealand dollars). These kinds of investments typically have low to moderate levels of movement up and down in value.
How Summer Global Fixed Interest differs
Factual contrasts drawn from the PDS, SIPO and latest portfolio holdings — no opinion.
- Benchmark
- Bloomberg Global Aggregate Total Return Index (hedged to New Zealand dollars)
- Top 3 holdings
- HUNTER GLOBAL FIXED INTEREST FUND (96.2%) · ANZ TRANSACTIONAL BANK ACCOUNT (3.8%)
Key facts
Fund start date
19 September 2016
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 | 5% | 0% | 100% |
| New Zealand Fixed Interest | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| International Fixed Interest | 95% | 0% | 100% |
Responsible-investment approach
Product involvement exclusion screening is applied before direct investment using MSCI screening tools; companies deriving 5% or more revenue from cluster munitions, landmines, biological/chemical/nuclear weapons, depleted uranium weapons, tobacco production, or civilian automatic/semi-automatic weapons are excluded. ESG Risk Assessment framework is applied to directly held Australasian securities using Forsyth Barr CESG ratings, LSEG Workspace and MSCI controversy data.
Exclusions
- Companies deriving ≥5% revenue from production of cluster munitions, landmines, biological/chemical weapons, depleted uranium/blinding laser/incendiary/non-detectable fragment weapons
- Companies deriving ≥5% revenue from nuclear weapons production or dual-use delivery/components/services
- Companies deriving ≥5% revenue from tobacco product production
- Companies deriving ≥5% revenue from manufacture or sale of automatic or semi-automatic weapons for civilian use
Derivatives policy
Derivatives may be used where the Investment Manager considers doing so is consistent with the risk profile of a fund and will contribute to the performance objectives of that fund. Foreign exchange derivatives may be used for currency hedging within the ranges established by the Board.
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.
- Forsyth Barr Investment Management acknowledges that all secondary market trades for the Scheme are executed through its related party Forsyth Barr Limited, which earns brokerage on each transaction, potentially incentivising more trading than necessary.
- Forsyth Barr Investment Management discloses that when the Scheme invests in Octagon Investment Funds (which it also manages), management and administration fees charged at that underlying fund level are rebated in full to the Scheme.
- Forsyth Barr Investment Management discloses that employees and directors across the Forsyth Barr Group, including investment decision-makers, may be shareholders of group entities and can personally benefit from decisions that advantage those entities.
- Forsyth Barr Investment Management discloses that Forsyth Barr Limited may act as arranger or underwriter on IPOs and other offers while the Scheme simultaneously acquires those same financial products, creating a potential conflict of interest.
Generated 2026-05-28 from Summer KiwiSaver Scheme OMI (dated 2026-05-13). 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
Auditor
Deloitte
Custodian
Adminis NZ Limited
Conflicts disclosed
9
In OMI
Conflicts of interest disclosed in OMI
- Octagon Asset Management Limited may make purchases and sales of financial products on behalf of funds other than the funds in the Scheme, which may result in the Scheme funds purchasing from or selling to, or competing with, those other funds for the same investment opportunities.
- Secondary market purchases and sales of financial products for the funds are executed through Forsyth Barr Limited, which receives brokerage for those transactions, potentially encouraging more trading than otherwise warranted.
- Forsyth Barr Limited trades on secondary markets for other clients and may also trade for its own account, creating conflicts where it acts as counterparty to fund transactions and may benefit from price movements.
- Forsyth Barr Limited is currently involved, and is likely in the future to be involved, in offers of financial products (including IPOs) as arranger, lead manager, or co-manager, and related companies may underwrite those offers, while the financial products offered may be acquired by a fund.
- The funds have voting rights in relation to securities they hold, and the firm may be a corporate adviser to issuers of those securities where fees depend on security-holder approval of transactions the firm is advising on.
- The Manager may invest Scheme money in the Octagon Investment Funds, which it manages, and for which it receives management and administration fees.
- The Manager may invest Scheme money in funds managed by persons associated with it, where the manager of the associated fund receives management and administration fees.
- Octagon Asset Management Limited employees making investment decisions for the funds may have a direct or indirect financial interest in financial products in which they transact for the funds, or have personal relationships or outside business interests relevant to issuers of those products.
- Octagon Asset Management Limited employees may also be shareholders of Octagon Asset Management Limited, and many directors and senior managers within the Forsyth Barr Group are shareholders of Forsyth Barr Group Limited, meaning they may benefit financially from decisions that advantage those entities.
How this fund compares to peers
Mechanical comparison vs the 31 other international fi 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: 0.70%
Pricier than most peers (top 76% by fee)
5y return p.a. (after fees)
+0.20%
Category median: +0.48%
Lower than most peers (bottom 23% over period)
Fund size
NZ$1.1m
Category median: NZ$141.0m
8th percentile by AUM
Illustrative 5y fee impact on a sample balance of $10,000
$427
Compounded charge over 5 years (excl. returns)
$82 more than peer median
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Top 2 holdings
As at the latest published quarterly fund update (via Sorted Smart Investor).
| Holding | % of fund |
|---|---|
| HG HUNTER GLOBAL FIXED INTEREST FUND | 96.17% |
 ANZ TRANSACTIONAL BANK ACCOUNT | 3.83% |
Documents
Every dated PDS, quarterly fund update and full-portfolio holdings file. Linked from the FMA Disclose register via Sorted Smart Investor.
- SUMMER GLOBAL FIXED INTEREST (FND1191) Full portfolio holdings 31 December 2025.xlsx Download the full portfolio holdings. XLSX, 0.35 KB
- Summer Kiwi Saver Scheme Product Disclosure Statement 14 May 2026.pdf How this investment works, including about the provider, risks, costs and potential returns PDF, 1.75 MB
- Summer Kiwi Saver Fund Update GFI.pdf The quarterly update published by the provider PDF, 183.61 KB
- Summer Kiwi Saver Scheme SIPO 14 May 2026.pdf This is the Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives for the Summer KiwiSaver Scheme PDF, 516.12 KB
- Summer Kiwi Saver Scheme OMI 14 May 2026.pdf This document contains additional information relating to the Summer KiwiSaver Scheme PDF, 423.50 KB
- Summer Kiwi Saver Scheme SIPO 14 May 2026.pdf Statement of investment policy and objectives PDF, 516.12 KB
About this category
Funds investing in fixed-income securities issued outside New Zealand, typically with currency hedging back to NZD.
About Summer
Forsyth Barr-owned retail investment brand with a Selection multi-asset range and single-asset-class index funds.
Parent: Forsyth Barr
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Questions people ask about Summer Global Fixed Interest
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 fixed interest a good investment?
Fixed interest funds provide regular income streams and are typically lower-risk than equity funds. Summer Global Fixed Interest carries a risk indicator of 3/7 on the FMA standardised scale, positioning it toward the lower end of risk; its 5-year return after fees was 0.2% p.a. as at the latest QFU. Whether fixed interest suits your situation depends on your goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance—see the PDS and consider speaking with a financial adviser.
What is global fixed interest hedged?
Global fixed interest funds invest in bonds and debt securities issued internationally. Hedging refers to currency protection strategies that reduce fluctuations from exchange-rate movements between the NZ dollar and the currencies in which those bonds are denominated. Summer Global Fixed Interest holds approximately 0.31% growth assets and 99.69% income assets; for specific details on hedging mechanics, see the latest Product Disclosure Statement.
Are global bonds a good investment?
Global bonds can provide diversification and income, though returns vary with interest-rate cycles and currency movements. Summer Global Fixed Interest's 5-year return after fees was 0.2% p.a. as at the latest QFU. Suitability depends on your investment timeframe, income needs, and risk appetite; check the FMA Disclose register and PDS for full performance and fund-specific information.
Is 0.25% a high management fee?
Summer Global Fixed Interest has an annual fund charge of 0.87% p.a., which is higher than the peer-cohort average of 0.57% p.a. for international fixed-interest funds. Fee comparison tools on managedfunds.nz allow you to identify funds with lower charges in this category.
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FMA risk band
Same risk band (3/7)
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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 Summer Global Fixed Interest?
Summer Global Fixed Interest is managed by Summer (parent: Forsyth Barr). Forsyth Barr-owned retail investment brand with a Selection multi-asset range and single-asset-class index funds.
What asset class is the Summer Global Fixed Interest?
It is a international fi managed fund. The fund has a conservative risk profile. Funds investing in fixed-income securities issued outside New Zealand, typically with currency hedging back to NZD.
What are the fees for the Summer Global Fixed Interest?
The annual fund charge for the Summer Global Fixed Interest 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 Summer Global Fixed Interest?
The risk indicator is 3/7 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 Summer Global Fixed Interest a PIE fund?
Yes. The Summer Global Fixed Interest 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 Summer Global Fixed Interest?
Fund size (assets under management) is NZ$1 million as at the latest Quarterly Fund Update. Asset mix is approximately 0% growth assets and 100% income assets.
What does the Summer Global Fixed Interest invest in?
The latest published top holdings are: HUNTER GLOBAL FIXED INTEREST FUND (96.17%), ANZ TRANSACTIONAL BANK ACCOUNT (3.83%). 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 Summer Global Fixed Interest?
The Summer Global Fixed Interest is available via Summer directly. Always read the current Product Disclosure Statement before investing.
Is fixed interest a good investment?
Fixed interest funds provide regular income streams and are typically lower-risk than equity funds. Summer Global Fixed Interest carries a risk indicator of 3/7 on the FMA standardised scale, positioning it toward the lower end of risk; its 5-year return after fees was 0.2% p.a. as at the latest QFU. Whether fixed interest suits your situation depends on your goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance—see the PDS and consider speaking with a financial adviser.
What is global fixed interest hedged?
Global fixed interest funds invest in bonds and debt securities issued internationally. Hedging refers to currency protection strategies that reduce fluctuations from exchange-rate movements between the NZ dollar and the currencies in which those bonds are denominated. Summer Global Fixed Interest holds approximately 0.31% growth assets and 99.69% income assets; for specific details on hedging mechanics, see the latest Product Disclosure Statement.
Are global bonds a good investment?
Global bonds can provide diversification and income, though returns vary with interest-rate cycles and currency movements. Summer Global Fixed Interest's 5-year return after fees was 0.2% p.a. as at the latest QFU. Suitability depends on your investment timeframe, income needs, and risk appetite; check the FMA Disclose register and PDS for full performance and fund-specific information.
Is 0.25% a high management fee?
Summer Global Fixed Interest has an annual fund charge of 0.87% p.a., which is higher than the peer-cohort average of 0.57% p.a. for international fixed-interest funds. Fee comparison tools on managedfunds.nz allow you to identify funds with lower charges in this category.