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GoalsGetter Nikko AM NZ Cash Fund

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About the fund

This fund invests in a  selection of NZ dollar denominated cash investments and short-term  bonds that aim to protect value while at the same time providing a higher return than bank deposits.

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Target Asset Allocation

Income 100.00%

Find out more about the Cash Fund from Matthew Johnson

Matt is a Fixed Income Manager at Nikko AM. 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. Matt also talks us through the investment process and outlines the main reasons why you should consider the Cash Fund for your next investment.

Commentary

As of 31 August 2024

Market Overview
  • The Reserve Bank surprised markets with a 0.25% cut to the Official Cash Rate.
  • The August OCR cut is likely to be the first of many with the RBNZ projecting a low point of 3% by late 2026 or early 2027.
  • In response to the OCR cut the 90-day Bank Bill rate fell by 0.24% and 1-year swap rates fell by 0.33%

Fund Commentary

The fund performed well in August returning 0.52% outperforming its benchmark the 90-day Bank Bill Index which returned 0.47%. 
The fund’s duration position ended the month at 90 days, 45 days longer than benchmark. This long duration position positively contributed to fund performance over August as short maturity rates fell by approximately 30 bps . The market is pricing a more aggressive rate cut profile than the RBNZ forecast pricing implies over the coming year with the cash rate around 4% in Feb 25. We agree the NZ economy has slowed significantly and there is the possibility of a 50-bps rate cut at some stage, but the magnitude and timing of cuts will remain tied to the inflation and economic data going forward. 

In terms of investing the yield curve is inverted with the OCR at 5.25% and 1-year swap at 4.40%. We want to maintain a higher yield on the fund balanced against locking in higher rates for longer through investing out to one year. Fortunately, the fund is able to invest at levels higher than the bank bill or swap rates through adding quality credit. We will continue to look for opportunities to maintain and add duration positions on any backups in yield however remain cautious given markets high expectations for OCR cuts. 

Performance

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Performance 

at 31 August 2024
One month Three months One year Three years (p.a) Five years (p.a)
Fund performance1 0.48% 1.51% 6.19% 4.13% 2.92%
Appropriate Market Index (AMI)2 0.47% 1.43% 5.79% 3.92% 2.58%
  1. Returns are before tax and after the deduction of fees and expenses and including tax credits (if any).
  2. AMI: Bloomberg NZBond Bank Bill Index.

5 year cumulative performance $10,000 invested

Top 10 Holdings

Security Name Percentage
NZ Local Govt Funding Agency 150425 2.75 GB 5.34%
Rabobank Nederla 160326 Frn 4.58%
Westpac New Zealand 060726 Frn 4.40%
Mufg Bank Ltd Auckland Branch 241126 Frn 3.95%
Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China Nzd 260525 Frn 3.19%
New Zealand Tax Trading Co 041124 Rcd 3.06%
Bank Of New Zealand 231126 Frn 2.72%
Kiwibank Ltd 2.155% 20/09/2024 2.71%
China Construction Bank Nz Ltd 090226 Frn 2.57%
Dunedin City Treasury 080727 Frn 2.41%
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