NEW ZEALAND DEFENCE FORCE KIWISAVER SCHEME
The Moderate Fund is a balanced KiwiSaver scheme fund managed by Mercer within the New Zealand Defence Force KiwiSaver Scheme. It holds 38% in growth assets and 62% in income assets, positioning it as a mid-range option across the scheme's investment lineup. This allocation targets investors seeking a blend of capital growth potential and income stability.
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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Over the five-year period to 31 March 2026, the Moderate Fund delivered an average annual return of 3.55%. The fund charges an annual fee of 0.73%, which sits below the peer-median fee of 0.86% for balanced KiwiSaver scheme funds in its cohort. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
The Moderate Fund carries a risk indicator of 4 out of 7 on the FMA scale, placing it in the moderate-risk category. This risk profile is typically considered appropriate for investors with a medium investment timeframe who can tolerate moderate fluctuations in fund value while seeking a reasonable balance between growth and stability.
As of 2026-03-31 Moderate Fund reports an asset mix of 38% growth assets (shares, listed property, alternatives) and 62% 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.
Moderate Fund has 8 quarters of QFU data on file (2024-06-30 to 2026-03-31). The 5-year average annual return reported in the most recent QFU is 3.55%. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
At 0.73% in annual charges, Moderate Fund's fee sits 0.14 percentage points below the median for Balanced KiwiSaver scheme funds in our coverage (median 0.86%). 25 of the 76 funds in this cohort charge a lower annual fee (this fund ranks 26 cheapest of 76). Fee level is a mechanical signal — does not factor in returns, risk, or manager skill.
Moderate Fund 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.
3.55%
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).
0.73%
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 mainly in defensive assets such as fixed interest and cash, with about 40% invested in growth assets such as shares and real assets. May be suitable for investors who want to invest in a broad mix of assets and who are comfortable with a higher degree of volatility in returns than can be expected from the Conservative fund. ”
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 23.95% of this fund.
| Asset | Asset Class | Type | Country | % of Fund | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bond | 4.50 | ||||
| Bond | 4.25 | ||||
| Bond | 3.50 | ||||
| Bond | 2.75 | ||||
| Bond | 2.00 | ||||
| Bond 3% 20/04/2029 | 1.97 | ||||
| Bond | 1.75 | ||||
| Bond | 1.50 | ||||
| Corporation Limited | 1.48 | ||||
| Bond | 0.25 |
31 Dec 2025 → 31 Mar 2026
None this quarter.
None this quarter.
0.73%
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 |
|---|---|---|
| total Total fund charges | 0.97% | — |
3.55%
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 | MERCER (N.Z.) LIMITED |
| Type | NZ Limited Company |
| Website | mercer.co.nz |
| NZBN | 9429040873121 |
| FSP Number | FSP42742 |
Fund information
| Asset liquidity ratio | 100.00% |
| Total value of fund | $9306948.93 |
| Debt ratio | 0.33% |
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