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The fund invests in a selection of NZ dollar denominated bonds issued by banks and companies, providing investors with a regular income. The fund may experience modest ups and downs in value.
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.
| One month | Three months | One year | Three years (p.a) | Five years (p.a) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund performance1 | 0.25% | -2.61% | -6.21% | -0.22% | 2.07% |
| Appropriate Market Index (AMI)2 | 0.29% | -2.39% | -5.51% | -0.03% | 2.06% |
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.
| One month | Three months | One year | Three years (p.a) | Five years (p.a) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund performance1 | 0.27% | -2.57% | -6.22% | -0.17% | |
| Appropriate Market Index (AMI)2 | 0.29% | -2.39% | -5.51% | -0.03% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Westpac NZ 1.439% 02/24/26 | 4.28% |
| Housing NZ 3.42% 18/10/2028 | 3.78% |
| Westpac New Zealand Ltd 160227 3.696 Cb | 3.29% |
| NZ Govt Inflation Index Bond 20/09/25 | 3.20% |
| Kiwibank Ltd 2.155% 20/09/2024 | 3.12% |
| ASB Bank Ltd 040526 1.646 Cb | 3.02% |
| Kiwi 2.635% 05/10/2026 | 2.87% |
| Insurance Australia Group Ltd 150628 5.32 Cb | 2.41% |
| ASB Bank Ltd 1.83% 08/19/2024 | 2.38% |
| China Construction Bank New Zealand Ltd 250923 0.954 Cb | 2.26% |
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Commentary
As of 31 May 2022
Market Highlights
The strategy had a positive monthly return due to a fall in yields for mid curve maturity bonds. Performance was in line with the Bloomberg NZ Corporate bond benchmark. Swap margins expansion relative to similar maturities of governments was unhelpful for returns as the fund generally holds few government bonds due to their lower yield and more credit which is priced as a margin above swap. The fund was positioned slightly longer than benchmark duration. The fund achieves a high yield from credit and holding inflation linked government bonds where appropriate which should benefit returns. A gradual recycle into new deals at higher levels is our plan. We also continue selling bonds that look expensive and switching into more defensive/liquid holdings.