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This fund aims for more modest investment returns which grow steadily over time, keeping ups and downs to a minimum. The fund does this by investing mostly in bonds and cash, but also has a moderate exposure to shares.
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.
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| One month | Three months | One year | Three years (p.a) | Five years (p.a) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund performance1 | 0.05% | 0.41% | 6.01% | 7.11% | 2.43% |
| Appropriate Market Index (AMI)2 | 0.03% | 0.76% | 6.58% | 7.39% | 2.95% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle Concentrated Global Share Fund Class Z | 4.17% |
| Japan Treasury Disc Bill 260126 0.00 Gb | 2.21% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 150144 0.00 Tba | 2.06% |
| United Staes Treasury Bill 290126 0.00 Gb | 1.71% |
| NZ Government 150541 1.75 GB | 1.65% |
| NZ Government 2.75% 15/04/2037 | 1.59% |
| French Discount T-Bill 040326 0.00 Gb | 1.52% |
| NZD BNP Paribas A/C | 1.29% |
| NZ Government 150534 4.25 Gb | 1.23% |
| NZ Government Bond 2% 15/05/2032 | 1.20% |
Commentary
As of 31 December 2025
Market Overview
− The final quarter of 2025 saw another strong performance from global equities, and a number of countries/regions saw their share markets reach new all-time highs.
− US treasuries sold off over December despite the US Fed delivering another 0.25% reduction in interest rates.
− Annual inflation in the US eased to 2.7% - below expectations but still some distance from the preferred 2% level.
− Over the year emerging market equities (local currency) delivered returns of nearly 30%, comfortably ahead of developed markets for the first time since 2019.
Fund Highlights
− The Conservative Fund was flat for December, and up slightly for the fourth quarter of 2025, although slightly behind the return of the benchmark for the quarter.
− Relative performance was strong for global bonds and local property, while both global and local equities underperformed on a relative basis.
− NZ bonds underperformed their global counterparts over the quarter as interest rates moved higher.