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Pathfinder KiwiSaver Performance - March 2023

Written by National Capital
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Using the most recent returns and fund update reports from 31 March 2023, we will examine Pathfinder’s recent KiwiSaver Performance.

Pathfinder KiwiSaver Scheme, formerly known as Caresaver Kiwisaver, is an independent fund manager focusing strongly on Responsible Investment (RI). A conservative fund is one of three actively-managed KiwiSaver funds offered by the company, which range from low-risk to high-risk. Pathfinder believes in ethical investing and only invests in companies with high ESG ratings. This is because they believe these businesses benefit our planet and its people.

 

Table of Contents

News about Pathfinder

Performance of Pathfinder KiwiSaver Funds

Pathfinder Conservative Fund

Pathfinder Balanced Fund

Pathfinder Growth Fund

News about Pathfinder

Pathfinder has achieved an A+ rating from the UNPRI for the second year, aligning with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They prioritise ethical investments that address global challenges such as climate change and poverty. By investing in renewable energy, water infrastructure, and companies working on global issues, they aim to promote sustainable development. In addition, Pathfinder recognises the risks of overconsumption and encourages businesses to innovate for cost savings and efficiency. Their mission is to generate solid returns for investors while promoting the SDGs and a better planet.

 

Performance of Pathfinder KiwiSaver Funds

 

 

6 Month

1 Year

3 Year

Since Inception

Conservative

2.5%

0.3%

2.8%

3.1%

Balanced

5.8%

-1.6%

7.8%

6.1%

Growth

7.1%

-2.8%

11.8%

9.2%

 Sourced from Pathfinder fund performance report 

* These returns are to 31 March before tax and after fund management fees. Past performance does not necessarily indicate future performance and return periods may differ.

Note: The following information is sourced from Pathfinder Quarterly Fund updates published on 3 May 2023.

 

Pathfinder Conservative Fund

The Fund is an ethically sound investment portfolio with greater exposure to income assets and lesser exposure to growth assets. As opposed to the Pathfinder KiwiSaver Balanced Fund or Pathfinder KiwiSaver Growth Fund, this Fund's value is unlikely to change as much. The fund had a six-month return of 2.5% and a one-year return of  0.3%, less than the return since inception of 3.1%. 

*The following is Sourced from Pathfinder Conservative Fund Update.

 

Returns

Pathfinder KiwiSaver Conservative Fund Return - March 31, 2023

 

Fees

The total annual fees for investors in the Pathfinder Conservative Fund are 0.88% per year.

Pathfinder KiwiSaver Conservative Fund fees - March 31, 2023

 

Investment mix

The investment mix shows the type of assets that the fund invests in.

Pathfinder KiwiSaver Conservative Fund Investment Mix - March 31, 2023

 

Top ten investments

This table shows Pathfiners’s top 10 investments in the Conservative KiwiSaver Fund, which comprise 45.72% of the fund.

Pathfinder KiwiSaver Conservative Fund Top ten investment - March 31, 2023

 

Pathfinder Balanced Fund

The Fund is an ethical investment portfolio with a proportionate exposure to growth and income assets. Compared to the Pathfinder KiwiSaver Conservative Fund and the Pathfinder KiwiSaver Growth Fund, this Fund's value is more likely to change. The balanced fund has a six-month return of 5.8% and a one-year return of -1.6%, lower than the return since inception of 6.1%. 

*The following is Sourced from Pathfinder Balanced Fund Update.

 

Returns

Pathfinder KiwiSaver Balanced Fund Return - March 31, 2023

 

Fees

The total annual fees for investors in the Pathfinder Balanced Fund are 1.18% annually.

Pathfinder KiwiSaver Balanced Fund Fee - March 31, 2023

 

Investment mix

The investment mix shows the type of assets that the fund invests in.

Pathfinder KiwiSaver Balanced Fund Investment Mix - March 31, 2023

 

Top ten investments

This table shows Pathfinder’s top 10 investments in the Balanced KiwiSaver Fund, which make up 26.83% of the fund.

Pathfinder KiwiSaver Balanced Fund Top ten investments - March 31, 2023

Pathfinder KiwiSaver Balanced Fund Top ten investments - March 31, 2023

 

Pathfinder Growth Fund

The Fund is an ethical portfolio that invests more in growth assets and less in income assets. Compared to the Pathfinder KiwiSaver Conservative Fund and Pathfinder KiwiSaver Balanced Fund, this Fund's value is expected to fluctuate more. The fund had a six-month return of 7.1% and a one-year return of -2.8%, less than the return % since inception of 9.2%. 

*The following is Sourced from Pathfinder Growth Fund Update.

 

Returns

Pathfinder KiwiSaver Growth Fund Return - March 31, 2023

 

Fees

The total annual fees for investors in the Pathfinder Growth Fund are 1.33% per year.

Pathfinder KiwiSaver Growth Fund Fees - March 31, 2023

 

Investment mix

The investment mix shows the type of assets that the fund invests in.

Pathfinder KiwiSaver Growth Fund Investment Mix - March 31, 2023

 

Top ten investments

This table shows Pathfinder’s top 10 investments in the Growth KiwiSaver Fund, which comprise 28.64% of the fund.

Pathfinder KiwiSaver Growth Fund Top Ten investment - March 31, 2023

Data for Pathfinder KiwiSaver funds have been sourced from Pathfinder KiwiSaver Funds. Past performance does not necessarily indicate future performance and return periods may differ.

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