Single Sector Fund

Nikko AM ARK Disruptive Innovation Fund

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About the fund

This fund provides access to a global share portfolio that offers thematic exposure to disruptive innovation across a number of sectors and geographies.

Disruptive innovation is caused by the introduction of new technologically enabled products or services that permanently change an industry or economic sector by providing greater simplicity, accuracy, customisation and accessibility while driving down costs.

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Target Asset Allocation

Growth 100.00%

Commentary

As of 28 February 2025

Market Overview

  • February was a ‘month of two halves’, with the strong returns seen in January continuing into the first two weeks of the month, before investor sentiment turned and global equity markets moved lower.
  • In the US earnings per share growth for S&P500 companies was 12% for 4Q2025, ahead of expectations for 8% growth.
  • Europe and UK equity markets, as well as Hong Kong and China, continued their strong start to 2025, while the US was once again a laggard versus the broader market. New Zealand and Australian equities were also weak, falling 3% and 4% respectively.

Performance

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Performance

at 28 February 2025
One month Three months One year Three years (p.a) Five years (p.a)
Fund performance1 -11.40% 2.28% 23.95% 2.28% 5.29%
Appropriate Market Index (AMI)2 -1.36% 5.68% 26.40% 21.69% 23.08%
  1. Returns are before tax and after the deduction of fees and expenses and including tax credits (if any).
  2. AMI: NASDAQ-100 Notional Net Total Return Index in NZD

Cumulative Returns Since Inception, $10,000 invested

Top 10 Holdings

Security Name Percentage
Tesla Motors Inc 7.89%
Roblox Corp 6.72%
Palantir Technologies Inc 5.99%
Roku Inc 5.98%
Coinbase Global Inc 5.83%
Shopify Inc 4.48%
Robinhood Markets Inc 4.33%
Meta Platforms Inc 4.14%
Tempus Ai Inc 3.82%
Block Inc 2.98%
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