Commentary

As of 31 May 2026

Market Overview

  • It was a good month for New Zealand bonds with positive returns as interest rates finished the month lower.
  • The NZ yield curve remains steeply positive, with higher yields achieved by extending maturities.
  • New Zealand credit margins have been little changed, with demand strong versus supply.

Fund Highlights

  • The fund return was attributed to a higher income accrual and some capital gain as interest rates finished lower.
  • NZ government bonds performed better than similar swap maturities as the supply story improved. Credit margins were stable and the fund remains high credit quality.
  • Looking forward, the fund is well positioned to deliver strong performance over the medium term, underpinned by carry and roll strategies in a steep, positive yield curve environment.

Performance

GoalsGetter Amova NZ Corporate Bond Fund
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Performance

at 31 May 2026
One month Three months One year Three years (p.a) Five years (p.a)
Fund performance1 1.09 -0.33 4.42 5.75 2.53
Appropriate Market Index (AMI)2 0.79 -0.03 4.56 5.99 2.94
  1. Returns are before tax and after the deduction of fees and expenses and including tax credits (if any).
  2. AMI: Bloomberg NZBond Credit 0+ year Index.

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.  

5 year cumulative performance $10,000 invested

Top 10 Holdings

Security Name Percentage
Housing NZ 1.534% 10/09/2035 3.08%
New Zealand Government 150536 4.25 Gb 3.03%
NZ Local Govt Funding Agency 150437 2.00 GB 2.67%
Bank Of New Zealand 010928 0.00 Cb 2.51%
Rabobank Nederlandnz 200231 4.40 Cb 2.44%
Insurance Australia Group Ltd 150628 5.32 Cb 2.41%
Christchurch Intl Airpor 060336 5.08 Cb 2.40%
NZ Local Govt Funding Ag 3% 15/05/2035 2.32%
Rabo 5.31% 05/04/2029 2.18%
Westpac New Zealand Ltd 160932 6.19 Cb 2.13%