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The fund invests in a selection of bonds and other fixed income instruments issued by companies and governments from around the world, covering a wide range of regions and sectors. This fund provides exposure to fixed income products outside of NZ and currency exposure is hedged to remove the impact of changes in value of the NZ dollar.
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 | 0.22% | 1.63% | 3.69% | 4.71% | -0.40% |
| Appropriate Market Index (AMI)2 | 0.09% | 1.40% | 3.19% | 4.15% | -0.01% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Japan Treasury Disc Bill 151225 0.00 Gb | 7.28% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 151242 0.0 Tba | 5.36% |
| United Staes Treasury Bill 290126 0.00 Gb | 5.11% |
| USD BNP Paribas A/C | 4.35% |
| Japan Treasury Disc Bill 130126 0.00 Gb | 3.77% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 151242 0.00 Tba | 3.47% |
| French Discount T-Bill 101225 0.00 Gb | 3.23% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 151246 0.00 Tba | 2.05% |
| French Discount T Bill 180226 0.00 Gb | 1.94% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 151241 0.00 Tba | 1.81% |
Commentary
As of 30 November 2025
Market Overview
− Global bonds, as measured by the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index, produced positive total returns in November, boosted by growing anticipation of a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut in December.
− Yields across medium and longer dated eurozone notes rose on improving GDP and inflation data, as well as robust growth forecasts.
− Long-dated Japanese government bonds (JGBs) sold off in November, with yields facing upwards pressure from the announcement of a fiscal stimulus package from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Fund Highlights
− The fund outperformed the benchmark in November 2025.
− Outperformance was driven by the Government Swaps, Duration and Cross Sector strategies.