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KiwiSaver Scheme Fund Fee Comparison 2025

KiwiSaver scheme fund fee data sorted from lowest to highest. Data from FMA reports, updated October 2025.

Funds Shown
50
Sorted by fee
Lowest Fee Shown
0.00%
NZ Funds
Average Fee (Shown)
0.26%
Annual fees
Average Return
1.56%
5-year average

About Fee Data

Fee data is publicly reported by fund managers to the FMA. Fees vary between funds and fund types. This page shows fee data sorted from lowest to highest.

Fee Illustration Example:

Illustrative — sample starting balance: $50,000 | Time horizon: 30 years | Hypothetical assumed return: 7%

With 0.5% fees:
$330,718
With 1.0% fees:
$287,175

Difference: $43,544

This is an illustrative example only. Actual returns will vary.

Note: This illustration uses assumed values for demonstration purposes. Actual investment outcomes depend on many factors. If you need advice on fund selection, consult a licensed Financial Advice Provider.

Fund Fee Data (Sorted Lowest to Highest)

Showing 50 funds sorted by annual fee. You may use this data for your own comparison.

#Fund NameProviderFees5-Year ReturnFund TypeRisk
1Balanced FundNZ Funds0.00%5.78%Balanced4/7
2Investnow Foundation Series Hedged Us 500 FundFundrock0.03%N/AAggressive6/7
3Investnow Foundation Series Us 500 FundFundrock0.03%N/AAggressive5/7
4Investnow Foundation Series Hedged Total World FundFundrock0.07%N/AAggressive5/7
5Investnow Foundation Series Total World FundFundrock0.07%N/AAggressive5/7
6Sharesies Us500 FundSharesies0.09%N/AAggressive6/7
7Superlife Default FundSmartshares0.20%N/ABalanced4/7
8Milford Kiwisaver Cash FundMilford0.20%2.63%Defensive1/7
9Cash FundANZ0.22%2.32%Defensive2/7
10Cash FundANZ0.22%2.32%Defensive2/7
11Default FundSimplicity0.24%N/ABalanced4/7
12Growth FundSimplicity0.24%7.23%Growth4/7
13High Growth FundSimplicity0.24%N/AAggressive5/7
14Balanced FundSimplicity0.24%5.28%Balanced4/7
15Conservative FundSimplicity0.24%2.12%Conservative3/7
16Defensive FundSimplicity0.24%N/ADefensive3/7
17Kernel Cash Plus FundKernel0.25%N/ADefensive1/7
18Cash FundMAS0.25%2.33%Defensive1/7
19Kernel Global Property (Nzd Hedged) FundKernel0.25%N/AAggressive6/7
20Kernel S&P 500 (Nzd Hedged) FundKernel0.25%N/AAggressive6/7
21Kernel Global Esg (Nzd Hedged) FundKernel0.25%N/AAggressive6/7
22Kernel Nz 20 FundKernel0.25%N/AAggressive5/7
23Kernel Nz 50 Esg Tilted FundKernel0.25%N/AAggressive5/7
24Kernel Nz Commercial Property FundKernel0.25%-2.75%Aggressive5/7
25Kernel High Growth FundKernel0.25%N/AAggressive5/7
26Kernel S&P 500 (Unhedged) FundKernel0.25%N/AAggressive6/7
27Kernel Nz Small & Mid Cap Opportunities FundKernel0.25%-1.93%Aggressive5/7
28Kernel S&P Global Dividend Aristocrats FundKernel0.25%9.63%Aggressive5/7
29Kernel Balanced FundKernel0.25%N/ABalanced4/7
30Cash FundWestpac0.25%2.38%Defensive2/7
31BNZ Kiwisaver Cash FundBNZ0.30%2.62%Defensive2/7
32Kernel Us Bond FundKernel0.30%N/ADefensive4/7
33Cash FundMercer0.32%2.16%Defensive2/7
34Balanced FundSuperEasy0.32%3.96%Balanced4/7
35Conservative FundSuperEasy0.32%2.27%Conservative3/7
36Aggressive FundSuperEasy0.32%7.51%Growth4/7
37Growth FundSuperEasy0.32%4.83%Growth4/7
38Investnow Macquarie Nz Cash FundFundrock0.34%2.58%Defensive2/7
39New Zealand Fixed Interest FundANZ0.34%0.15%Defensive3/7
40Default Saver FundBooster0.35%N/ABalanced4/7
41BNZ Kiwisaver Default FundBNZ0.35%N/ABalanced4/7
42Nz Cash FundASB0.35%2.18%Defensive2/7
43Investnow Mercer Nz Shares Passive FundFundrock0.36%N/AAggressive5/7
44Default FundFisher0.36%N/ABalanced4/7
45Investnow Foundation Series Balanced FundFundrock0.36%4.77%Balanced4/7
46Investnow Foundation Series Growth FundFundrock0.38%N/AGrowth4/7
47Aurora Balanced StrategyFundrock0.38%N/ABalanced4/7
48Goalsgetter Amova Nz Cash FundNikko0.40%2.73%Defensive2/7
49Conservative FundASB0.40%2.33%Conservative3/7
50Defensive Conservative FundWestpac0.40%2.57%Conservative3/7

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Data source: FMA KiwiSaver Quarterly Reports, provider Product Disclosure Statements. Last updated: May 2026.

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