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This fund provides investors with concentrated exposure to New Zealand and Australian share markets from an actively managed investment portfolio of high conviction companies. The manager selects companies for investment where they have a strong view on the medium-term outlook for positive returns.
In times of high uncertainty or low conviction the fund can hold more cash than typical Australasian shares funds.
Risk Indicator (volatility)
Target Asset Allocation
This number indicates the relative 'risk' level of this fund based on the types of assets it is invested in, ranging from level 1 (least risky) to 7 (most risky).
| Risk category | Description of volatility |
| 1 | Very low |
| 2 | Low |
| 3 | Medium |
| 4 | Medium to High |
| 5 | High |
| 6 | Very high |
| 7 | Extremely high |
The risk indicators are calculated using returns of the funds, the returns of the fund’s market index or a combination of both, for the previous five years. Index returns or a mix are used if the fund has existed for less than five years. All Managers are required to use the same methodology so you can compare the risk of different funds if you are researching more than one manager.
Michael is the Head of Equities at Amova. In this video, he explains what an average day in his job looks like, what he's trying to achieve with this portfolio, and what he sees as a good investment. Michael also talks us through the investment process and outlines the main reasons why you should consider the Amova Concentrated Equity Fund for your next investment.
| One month | Three months | One year | Three years (p.a) | Five years (p.a) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund performance1 | -2.46% | -3.59% | -1.95% | 5.77% | 1.20% |
| Appropriate Market Index (AMI)2 | 0.50% | 2.02% | 4.08% | 6.54% | 1.46% |
AMI (appropriate market index) is a theoretical portfolio with similar underlying assets as the fund. This allows investors to see a comparison of how the value of those assets have changed in the market relative to the fund.
| Security Name | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Infratil Limited | 10.39% |
| NEXTDEC Ltd | 8.99% |
| Summerset Group Holdings Ltd | 8.78% |
| Spark New Zealand Ltd | 8.71% |
| Worley Limited | 7.35% |
| Meridian Energy Ltd NPV | 7.03% |
| Contact Energy Limited | 6.75% |
| Ryman Healthcare Ltd | 6.26% |
| Aristocrat Leisure Ltd | 5.65% |
| Sky Network Television Ltd | 5.12% |
Commentary
As of 31 December 2025
Market Overview
− Global equity markets delivered mostly strong returns in the fourth quarter of 2025, supported by moderating inflation and a shift in central bank tone toward policy normalization
− The United States S&P 500 index rose 2.4%, the UK FTSE 100 index increased 6.2%, the Japanese Nikkei 225 lifted 12.0%, the Australian ASX 200 index lost -1.0%
− The S&P/NZX 50 index gained 2.0%.
Fund Highlights
− The fund ended the month down 2.4%, and behind the index return. For the quarter, the fund was down 3.4%, and behind the index return.
− News flow was dominated by earnings results for the period ended September along with Annual Shareholder Meetings for companies with June year ends.
− The fund’s foreign currency hedge was increased to 75%.
− The fund’s positions in Summerset, Sky City Entertainment and Ryman added value while positions in NextDC, Infratil, and Aristocrat detracted from value.