MARITIME KIWISAVER SCHEME
The Balanced Portfolio is a KiwiSaver scheme fund offered by Maritime within the MARITIME KIWISAVER SCHEME. It holds 58% in growth assets and 42% in income assets, positioning it as a balanced option across the provider's fund range. This allocation aims to balance capital growth potential with income generation and capital stability.
Over the five-year period to 31 March 2026, the Balanced Portfolio delivered an average annual return of 6.20%. The fund charges an annual fee of 0.70%, which is below the peer-median fee of 0.86% for balanced scheme funds. The fund currently holds $17.1 million in assets across 221 members. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Quarterly fees and after-tax returns recorded against this fund since inception. Sourced from FMA Disclose Quarterly Fund Updates. The detailed view shows the full chart + per-quarter data table.
Material changes to the Product Disclosure Statement over time — fee adjustments, asset-allocation shifts, scheme-rule amendments. Diff against the previous PDS shown side-by-side in the detailed view.
Top-10-holdings additions, removals, and weight changes across quarters. Shows the manager's actual portfolio decisions over time, sourced from the fund's Quarterly Fund Update.
Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives revisions — investment objective rewrites, asset-class target shifts, ESG policy changes, derivatives policy changes. The detailed view diffs against prior SIPO versions.
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The Balanced Portfolio carries a risk indicator of 4 out of 7 on the FMA scale, placing it in the moderate range. This risk profile is typically considered appropriate for members with a medium investment timeframe who seek a mix of growth and stability, though individual circumstances vary. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
As of 2026-03-31 Balanced Portfolio reports an asset mix of 58% growth assets (shares, listed property, alternatives) and 42% income assets (cash, bonds, fixed interest). This split is typical for a balanced fund. The full asset-mix breakdown including overseas vs domestic and listed vs unlisted exposure appears in the asset-allocation chart below.
Balanced Portfolio has 6 quarters of QFU data on file (2021-09-30 to 2026-03-31). The 5-year average annual return reported in the most recent QFU is 6.20%. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
At 0.70% in annual charges, Balanced Portfolio's fee sits 0.17 percentage points below the median for Balanced KiwiSaver scheme funds in our coverage (median 0.86%). 21 of the 76 funds in this cohort charge a lower annual fee (this fund ranks 22 cheapest of 76). Fee level is a mechanical signal — does not factor in returns, risk, or manager skill.
Balanced Portfolio carries a risk indicator of 4/7 on the FMA risk scale. Risk indicator 3-4 funds are typically considered for members with a medium investment horizon (3-10 years) or those balancing growth potential against shorter-term volatility. FundCompare does not provide personalised advice; consult a licensed financial adviser to understand whether this risk profile fits your circumstances.
6.2%
Five Year Average Return
Returns (green) show the fund’s growth over the five years to 31 March 2026, after fees and taxes. Compare these results with the average Balanced KiwiSaver scheme fund (light green).
0.7%
One Year Average Fees
Fees shown here (blue) represent what you would pay over a year if you had $30,000 invested in this fund. Compare them with the average fees for Balanced KiwiSaver scheme funds (light blue).
The fund’s mix of growth assets (shares, property) and income assets (bonds, cash) as of 31 March 2026. The average mix forbalanced KiwiSaver scheme funds is shown in light blue.
Here’s the provider’s overview of the managed fund:
“ Invests in a wide range of assets, about 60% comprising growth assets such as shares and 40% comprising income assets such as bonds and cash. Suited to longer-term investors who want a diversified portfolio of assets with a high exposure to shares and other growth assets and are willing to accept more ups and downs than can be expected from the Conservative Portfolio. ”
When can I get my money out?
This is a fund within a KiwiSaver scheme, which means generally you can withdraw only to purchase a first home, after the age of 65 or in cases of financial hardship.
This fund's asset mix
Average for Balanced funds
The balance of assets you choose — your asset allocation, has the biggest impact on how your investments perform and how much their value may rise or fall along the way. Selecting that balance is crucial. By adjusting the proportion of growth-oriented investments you include, you’re effectively setting your preferred level of risk. Generally, taking on more risk can increase the potential for higher returns, but there’s never a guarantee — that’s the nature of risk. To find an allocation suited to your personal circumstances (sometimes called your risk profile), you can start with an investor risk questionnaire or a KiwiSaver-specific guide.
These assets make up 100.00% of this fund.
| Asset | Asset Class | Type | Country | % of Fund | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCER OVERSEAS SHARES INDEX PORTFOLIO | Shares | International equities | NZ | 23.97% | |
| NIKKO WHOLESALE GLOBAL EQUITY HEDGED FUND | Shares | International equities | NZ | 22.97% | |
| HUNTER GLOBAL FIXED INTEREST FUND | Bonds | International fixed interest | NZ | 20.72% | |
| NIKKO WHOLESALE NZ BOND FUND | Bonds | New Zealand fixed interest | NZ | 9.09% | |
| NIKKO GLOBAL BOND FUND | Bonds | International fixed interest | NZ | 6.86% | |
| NIKKO WHOLESALE NZ CASH FUND | Cash | Cash and equivalents | NZ | 5.06% | |
| SALT CORE EQUITY FUND | Shares | Australasian equities | NZ | 4.50% | |
| FISHER INSTITUTIONAL AUSTRALIAN EQUITY FUND | Shares | Australasian equities | NZ | 4.30% | |
| FISHER INSTITUTIONAL TRANS TASMAN EQUITY FUND | Shares | Australasian equities | NZ | 2.52% | |
| NIKKO MULTI-STRATEGY FUND | Other | Other | NZ | 0.01% |
31 Mar 2024 → 31 Mar 2025
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0.7%
This Fund
0.92%
Average Balanced Kiwisaver funds
The blue segment shows the annual fees you’d pay if you invested $30,000 in this fund. The grey segment represents the typical yearly fees for an average Balanced KiwiSaver scheme fund, so you can compare them directly.
When it comes to investing, spending more doesn’t automatically lead to stronger results. In fact, higher fund fees can often eat into your returns. Remember, what you keep is calculated after fees and taxes are deducted. Because no one can predict how any fund will perform, it’s generally wise to look for options with lower costs whenever you can.
| Fee Type | % Over a year | Amount paid on a 30k balance |
|---|---|---|
| Management This fee is charged to you by the fund manager on the fund or an underlying fund, and is based on a percentage of your balance. | 0.41% Average: 0.78% | $123.00 Average: $233.14 |
| Other This is a summary of other potential costs not covered in the categories displayed. | 0.29% Average: 0.10% | $87.00 Average: $29.82 |
| Performance-based These fees are based on the performance of the fund or underlying fund. When the fund performs well, these will be higher. | 0.00% Average: 0.00% | $0.00 Average: $0.04 |
| Membership You pay this membership charge (a flat fee) each year, regardless of your balance or the fund's performance. | 0.00% Average: 0.05% | $0.00 Average: $15.19 |
| Total combined fees These are a total of management and administration charges and performance-based fees over a year. They do not necessarily include fees for activities like transferring or withdrawing. | 0.70% Average: 0.93% | $210.00 Average: $278.19 |
6.2%
This Fund
4.29%
Average Balanced Kiwisaver funds
Over the past five years, this fund delivered the average annual return shown here (in green) to investors, after fees and taxes (28% PIR) were applied. For comparison, the average return over the same period for all Balanced KiwiSaver scheme funds is shown in grey.
Investing is about seeking returns, but the figures shown here represent historical performance—they cannot be relied upon to continue in the future. Selecting a fund solely based on past performance is not advisable. A well-informed decision should consider factors such as an appropriate investment mix for your goals and reasonable fees.
Risk indicator
This indicator reflects how much the investment’s value has fluctuated over time. It is calculated from the fund’s five-year performance, or from a comparable market index if the fund has a shorter history.
Manager information
| Name | TRUSTEES OF THE MARITIME KIWISAVER SCHEME |
| Type | Board of trustees |
| Website | |
| NZBN | N/A |
| FSP Number | N/A |
Fund information
| Asset liquidity ratio | 100.00% |
| Total value of fund | $17142141.21 |
| Debt ratio |
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