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Balanced Fund

Smartshares Limitedjmiwealthkiwisaver.co.nz
Fund start date
24 November 2020
Data as at
30 September 2025
Growth

Balanced Fund is a growth fund within the JMI Wealth KiwiSaver Scheme, managed by Smartshares Limited, with 1,347 members and $81.7M invested. Over the five years to 30 September 2025 it returned 6.45% a year after fees and tax, against a median of 7.61% across 4 Growth funds within KiwiSaver schemes — 1.2 percentage points below the median. Its annual fee is 0.6%.

Recent material changes

Diffs we track across PDS, SIPO, holdings + fee history

  • HoldingsMATERIALSept 2025
    Top-10 turnover: 8 new, 9 dropped
    Quarter-on-quarter (Sept 2025 → Sept 2025)
    View holdings changes →

Overview

About this growth fund

The Balanced Fund sits within the JMI Wealth KiwiSaver Scheme and is classified as a growth-oriented KiwiSaver scheme fund. It holds 63% in growth assets and 37% in income assets, positioning it as a moderate-growth option within the scheme's range. This allocation aims to balance capital appreciation with income generation across a diversified portfolio.

Over the five years to 30 September 2025, the fund delivered an average annual return of 6.45%, with an annual fee of 0.60%. This fee sits below the peer-median of 1.05% for funds of the same type. The fund manages $81.7 million across 1,347 members. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

The fund carries a risk indicator of 4 out of 7 on the FMA scale, placing it in the moderate-risk band. This risk profile is typically considered suitable for investors with a medium investment timeframe who can tolerate moderate fluctuations in value while seeking growth potential beyond what conservative options provide.

Holdings

As of 2025-09-30 Balanced Fund reports an asset mix of 63% growth assets (shares, listed property, alternatives) and 37% income assets (cash, bonds, fixed interest). This split is typical for a growth fund. The full asset-mix breakdown including overseas vs domestic and listed vs unlisted exposure appears in the asset-allocation chart below.

Performance

Balanced Fund has 3 quarters of QFU data on file (2022-03-31 to 2025-09-30). The 5-year average annual return reported in the most recent QFU is 6.45%. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Fees

At 0.60% in annual charges, Balanced Fund's fee sits 0.45 percentage points below the median for Growth KiwiSaver scheme funds in our coverage (median 1.05%). 8 of the 67 funds in this cohort charge a lower annual fee (this fund ranks 9 cheapest of 67). Fee level is a mechanical signal — does not factor in returns, risk, or manager skill.

Risk and suitability

Balanced 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.


Snapshot

6.45% a year over five years, at a 0.6% annual fee

Five-year return

6.45%

Five Year Average Return

Returns (green) show the fund’s growth over the five years to 30 September 2025, after fees and taxes. Compare these results with the average Growth KiwiSaver scheme fund (light green).

Category comparison — five-year return

6.45% for this fund — category median 7.61% across 4 Growth KiwiSaver scheme funds at 30 September 2025. This fund ranks 4 of 4 (0th percentile) by five-year after-fee return.

Past performance is not an indicator of future performance.

Annual fee

0.6%

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 Growth KiwiSaver scheme funds (light blue).

Growth / income split

The fund’s mix of growth assets (shares, property) and income assets (bonds, cash) as of 30 September 2025. The average mix for growth KiwiSaver scheme funds is shown in light blue.

In the provider’s words

What the provider says about this fund

Here’s the provider’s overview of the managed fund:

“Aims to provide a medium level of capital growth over the medium to long term (at least 5 years). The fund invests similar proportions in income and growth assets.”


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.

Asset mix

63% growth assets, 37% income assets

This fund's asset mix

Average for growth funds

Your investment mix shapes your outcome

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.

Largest holdings · 30 September 2025

Top 10 holdings — 27.59% of this fund

Top-10 turnover this quarter
33% (3 in / 3 out)

These assets make up 27.59% of this fund as at 30 September 2025.

AssetAsset ClassTypeCountry% of Fund
UCITS ETF9.82
VANGUARD FTSE EMERGING MARKETS ETF3.53
INFRASTRUCTURE (AUD HEDGED) ETF2.93
AUSTRALIA (AUD HEDGED) ETF2.90
NVIDIA CORP2.28
APPLE INC1.96
MICROSOFT CORP1.87
ISHARES MSCI EM IMI SCREENED UCITS ETF1.19
FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE CORP LTD1.11

Top-10 holdings changes

31 Mar 2025 → 30 Sept 2025

Entered top 103
  • INFRASTRUCTURE (AUD HEDGED) ETF2.93%
  • AUSTRALIA (AUD HEDGED) ETF2.90%
  • ISHARES MSCI EM IMI SCREENED UCITS ETF1.19%
Dropped out of top 103
  • GLOBAL INwas 2.87%
  • ISHARES FTSE GBL PRP AUD HEDGED ETFwas 1.93%
  • ETF USDwas 1.08%
Grew3
  • NVIDIA CORP1.57% → 2.28% (+0.71 pp)
  • MICROSOFT CORP1.57% → 1.87% (+0.30 pp)
  • VANGUARD FTSE EMERGING MARKETS ETF3.24% → 3.53% (+0.29 pp)
Shrank2
  • UCITS ETF11.48% → 9.82% (-1.66 pp)
  • FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE CORP LTD1.51% → 1.11% (-0.40 pp)

Fees in context

How this fee compares with the category

0.6%

This Fund

0.68%

Average Growth KiwiSaver scheme 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 Growth KiwiSaver scheme fund, so you can compare them directly.

Smaller Fees, Bigger Potential

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 breakdown

What makes up the 0.6% annual charge

Fee Type% Over a yearAmount paid on a 30k balance
administration

Administration fee

—30
total

Total fund charges

0.60%—

Returns in context

How the five-year return compares with the category

6.45%

This Fund

7.51%

Average Growth KiwiSaver scheme 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 Growth KiwiSaver scheme funds is shown in grey.

Returns: Reflecting the Past

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

Risk indicator: 4 of 7

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.

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Fund details

The numbers that don’t make headlines

Manager information

NameSMARTSHARES LIMITED
TypeNZ Limited Company
Websitejmiwealthkiwisaver.co.nz
NZBN9429038512483
FSP NumberFSP26531

Fund information

Asset liquidity ratio100.00%
Total value of fund$81,735,504
Debt ratio—

Fee + return history

View detailed history →

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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Identifiers

FMA fund code
FND21587
FSP number
FSP26531
NZBN
9429038512483
Provider
Smartshares
Scheme
JMI Wealth KiwiSaver Scheme

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