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S&P/Nzx 50 Fund

SMARTSHARES LIMITEDsuperlife.co.nz
Fund start date
15 July 2020
Data as at
31 March 2026
Aggressive

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About this aggressive fund

The S&P/Nzx 50 Fund is a KiwiSaver scheme fund offered by Smartshares within the SUPERLIFE KIWISAVER SCHEME. This Aggressive fund type holds 100% growth assets and 0% income assets, positioning it toward capital appreciation rather than income generation. The fund tracks the S&P/NZX 50 index, providing exposure to New Zealand's 50 largest listed companies and sits at the growth-focused end of Smartshares' KiwiSaver offering.

As at the latest Quarterly Fund Update period ending 31 March 2026, the fund held $5.5 million in assets across 469 members. Over the five-year average annual return period, the fund returned 0.00%. The annual fee is 0.69%, which sits below the peer-median fee of 0.86% for Aggressive fund-type schemes. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

On the Financial Markets Authority's risk indicator scale, this fund sits at 5 out of 7, reflecting higher volatility and greater potential for value fluctuations. A risk profile at this level is typically considered suitable for members with longer investment timeframes who can tolerate significant short-term fluctuations in their KiwiSaver balance in pursuit of growth. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Holdings

As of 2026-03-31 S&P/Nzx 50 Fund reports an asset mix of 100% growth assets (shares, listed property, alternatives) and 0% income assets (cash, bonds, fixed interest). This split is typical for a aggressive fund. The full asset-mix breakdown including overseas vs domestic and listed vs unlisted exposure appears in the asset-allocation chart below.

Performance

S&P/Nzx 50 Fund has 5 quarters of QFU data on file (2022-03-31 to 2026-03-31). The 5-year average annual return reported in the most recent QFU is -0.22%. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Fees

At 0.69% in annual charges, S&P/Nzx 50 Fund's fee sits 0.17 percentage points below the median for Aggressive KiwiSaver scheme funds in our coverage (median 0.86%). 32 of the 128 funds in this cohort charge a lower annual fee (this fund ranks 33 cheapest of 128). Fee level is a mechanical signal — does not factor in returns, risk, or manager skill.

Risk and suitability

S&P/Nzx 50 Fund carries a risk indicator of 5/7 on the FMA risk scale. Risk indicator 5-6 funds are typically considered for members with a long investment horizon (10+ years) who can tolerate larger short-term value swings in exchange for higher long-term return potential. FundCompare does not provide personalised advice; consult a licensed financial adviser to understand whether this risk profile fits your circumstances.


Returns

-0.22%

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 Aggressive KiwiSaver scheme fund (light green).

Category comparison — five-year return

-0.22% for this fund — category median 6.41% across 89 Aggressive KiwiSaver scheme funds at 31 March 2026. This fund ranks 72 of 89 (19th percentile) by five-year after-fee return.

Past performance is not an indicator of future performance.

Fees

0.69%

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 Aggressive KiwiSaver scheme funds (light blue).

Asset Mix

The fund’s mix of growth assets (shares, property) and income assets (bonds, cash) as of 31 March 2026. The average mix foraggressive KiwiSaver scheme funds is shown in light blue.

Key Takeaways

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

The S&P/NZX 50 Fund invests in New Zealand shares and is designed to track the return (before tax, fees and other expenses) of the S&P/NZX 50 Index.


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

This fund's asset mix

Average for Aggressive 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.

Top 10 investments

These assets make up 66.60% of this fund.

AssetAsset ClassTypeCountry% of Fund
FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE CORP LTDSharesAustralasian equitiesNZ15.75%
AUCKLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LTDSharesAustralasian equitiesNZ11.01%
INFRATIL LTDSharesAustralasian equitiesNZ8.05%
CONTACT ENERGY LTDSharesAustralasian equitiesNZ5.86%
MERIDIAN ENERGY LTDSharesAustralasian equitiesNZ5.73%
A2 MILK CO LTD/THESharesAustralasian equitiesNZ5.06%
EBOS GROUP LTDSharesAustralasian equitiesNZ4.87%
MAINFREIGHT LTDSharesAustralasian equitiesNZ4.23%
SPARK NEW ZEALAND LTDSharesAustralasian equitiesNZ3.03%
MERCURY NZ LTDSharesAustralasian equitiesNZ3.01%

Fees

0.69%

This Fund

0.88%

Average Aggressive 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 Aggressive 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.

Fees breakdown

Fee Type% Over a yearAmount 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.

0.57%

Average: 0.76%

$171.00

Average: $229.38

Other

This is a summary of other potential costs not covered in the categories displayed.

0.02%

Average: 0.08%

$6.00

Average: $23.73

Performance-based

These fees are based on the performance of the fund or underlying fund. When the fund performs well, these will be higher.

Average: 0.00%

$0.00

Average: $0.00

Membership

You pay this membership charge (a flat fee) each year, regardless of your balance or the fund's performance.

0.10%

Average: 0.06%

$30.00

Average: $17.47

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.

0.69%

Average: 0.90%

$207.00

Average: $270.57

Returns

-0.22%

This Fund

5.26%

Average Aggressive 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 Aggressive 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.

Risks

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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Additional details

Manager information

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

Fund information

Asset liquidity ratio100.00%
Total value of fund$5499081.66
Debt ratio0.15%

Fee + return history

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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
FND19370
FSP number
FSP26531
NZBN
9429038512483
Provider
Smartshares
Scheme
SUPERLIFE KIWISAVER SCHEME

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