Using the most recent returns and fund update reports from 31 March 2023, we will examine Booster’s recent KiwiSaver performance.
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Performance of Booster KiwiSaver Funds
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3 months |
1 year |
3 years |
5 years |
10 years |
|
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Conservative |
3.43% |
-1.87% |
1.58% |
2.57% |
N/A |
|
Moderate |
3.43% |
-2.19% |
2.72% |
3.22% |
4.10% |
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Balanced |
1.85% |
-2.83% |
6.04% |
5.10% |
6.03% |
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Growth |
5.45% |
-3.02% |
8.63% |
6.66% |
7.47% |
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High Growth |
6.20% |
-3.04% |
10.66% |
7.47% |
8.47% |
Sourced From Booster Fund Performance Report
These returns are to 31 March 2023 and are before tax and after fund management fees. Past performance is not necessarily an indicator of future performance, and return periods may differ.
Note: The following information is sourced from Booster Quarterly Fund published on 3 May 2023.
Booster Conservative Fund aims to achieve a modest level of returns for investors with low volatility tolerance minimising risk. It invests mainly in income assets, but also incorporates a selection of some growth assets. Booster Conservative Fund has a 3-month return of 3.43%, a 1-year return of -1.87%, and 5 years return of 2.57%.
The following is sourced from Booster Conservative Fund Update
Returns
Fees
The total annual fees for investors in the Booster Conservative Fund are 0.38%.
Investment mix
The investment mix shows the types of assets that the fund invests in.
Top ten investments
This table shows Booster´s top 10 investments in the Conservative KiwiSaver Fund, which make up 64.09% of the fund.
Booster Moderate Fund aims to achieve a low to medium level of risk for investors who are willing to accept a moderate level of return. It invests mainly in income assets but also incorporates a small selection of growth assets. Booster Moderate Fund has a 3-month return of 3.43%, a 1-year return of -2.19%, and 5 years return of 3.22%.
The following is sourced from Booster Moderate Fund Update
Returns
Fees
The total annual fees for investors in the Booster Moderate Fund are 1.08%.
Investment mix
The investment mix shows the types of assets that the fund invests in.
Top ten investments
This table shows Booster´s top 10 investments in the Moderate KiwiSaver Fund, which make up 48.26% of the fund.
Booster Balanced Fund aims to achieve a medium level of risk for investors who are willing to accept a medium level of return. It invests mainly in a balanced mix of income assets and growth assets. Booster Balanced Fund has a 3-month return of 1.85%, a 1-year return of -2.83%, and 5 years return of 5.10%.
The following is sourced from Booster Balanced Fund Update
Returns
Fees
The total annual fees for investors in the Booster Balanced Fund are 1.19%.
Investment mix
The investment mix shows the types of assets that the fund invests in.
Top ten investments
This table shows Booster´s top 10 investments in the Balanced KiwiSaver Fund, which make up 48.92% of the fund.
Booster Growth Fund aims to achieve a medium to a high level of risk for investors who are comfortable accepting a relatively higher level of returns. It invests mainly in growth assets, but also incorporates a selection of some income assets. Booster Growth Fund has a 3-month return of 5.45%, a 1-year return of -3.02%, and 5 years return of 6.66%.
The following is sourced from Booster Growth Fund Update
Returns
Fees
The total annual fees for investors in the Booster Growth Fund are 1.23%.
Investment mix
The investment mix shows the types of assets that the fund invests in.
Top ten investments
This table shows Booster´s top 10 investments in the Growth KiwiSaver Fund, which make up 49.82% of the fund.
Booster High Growth Fund aims to achieve a high level of risk for investors who are comfortable accepting a potentially higher level of returns. It invests mainly in growth assets, with little or no income assets. Booster High Growth Fund has a 3-month return of 6.20%, 1-year return of -3.04%, and 5 years return of 7.47%.
The following is sourced from Booster High Growth Fund Update
Returns
Fees
The total annual fees for investors in the Booster High Growth Fund are 1.29%.
Investment mix
The investment mix shows the types of assets that the fund invests in.
Top ten investments
This table shows Booster´s top 10 investments in the High Growth KiwiSaver Fund, which make up 54.35%% of the fund.
Data for Booster KiwiSaver funds have been sourced from Booster KiwiSaver Funds. Past performance is not necessarily an indicator of future performance, and return periods may differ.
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