Issues of concern

The graph below shows the percentage of the fund invested in each of the worst issues of concern to New Zealanders. Below the graph are listed all the companies this fund invests in, by issue of concern.

This fund has no investments in issues of concern

Key:

  • Human Rights Violations
  • Environmental Harm
  • Animal Cruelty
  • Weapons
  • Fossil Fuels
  • Social Harm

Companies of concern

This data is compiled by Mindful Money from the fund information and portfolios that each KiwiSaver fund has filed with the Disclose register to 30th Sept. 2024 and Mindful Money analysis of funds within those portfolios. The list of companies of concern has been drawn from ratings agencies and public sources, including the Norwegian Sovereign Fund, NZ Super Fund, Sustainalytics and research organisations.

Please note that companies may breach more than one of these areas of concern.

The listing of companies of concern is based on definitions used in Mindful Money's methodology. These definitions may be different from the exclusions policy and definitions applied by the fund provider.

Mindful Money uses the term Mindful Funds as our standard for ethical investment and responsible investment. This does not imply that other funds are unethical or that the fund providers that do not meet these standards are unethical providers.

About this fund

The Cash Fund invests in a range of cash and cash equivalent investments. The Fund aims to achieve stable returns over the short term. It is suitable for investors who require an investment with very low volatility.

MAS is proud to be a New Zealand-owned insurance and investment company that’s been enhancing the financial health and wellbeing of our Members since 1921. Originally founded by doctors for doctors, today we support all New Zealand professionals and their families with a range of insurance and investment solutions to help grow your wealth and protect what’s important. As a mutual we're owned by our Members, so we have your best interests at heart and not a single dollar goes to offshore shareholders. If you'd like to discuss your insurance or investment requirements, we'd love to talk.

Value $15.9M NZD
Period of data report 30th Sept. 2024
Members 416
Fund started 22nd Dec. 2008
Total annual fund fees 0.4%
Total performance based fees 0.0%
Manager's basic fee 0.39%
Other management and administration charges 0.01%
Total other charges 0.0
Total other charges currency NZD

Bruce Robertson

Currently: Portfolio manager, JBWere (27 years, 6 months)
Previously: Partner, Goldman Sachs JBWere (7 years, 1 months)

Tom Phillips

Currently: Portfolio manager, JBWere (20 years, 1 months)
Previously: Corporate lawyer, Bell Gully (7 years, 8 months)

Earl White

Currently: Executive Advisor, Bancorp Treasury (21 years, 8 months)
Previously: Treasurer, BNP Paribas (8 years, 7 months)

Phil Borkin

Currently: Senior Strategist, JBWere (5 years, 9 months)
Previously: Senior Macro Strategist, ANZ (4 years, 0 months)

Hayden Griffiths

Currently: Head of Asset allocation, JBWere (28 years, 5 months)
Previously: Analyst, BZW (2 years, 5 months)

This information has been sourced from the quarterly data that each KiwiSaver fund has filed with Disclose register to 30th Sept. 2024.

Past Returns

Past annual returns for this fund are after fees and taxes. Please note that higher past returns do not always mean higher future returns.

Year Market Average Fund Annual Return
2024 3.40% 3.85%
2023 -0.13% 1.96%
2022 -1.68% 0.54%
2021 1.56% 0.6%
2020 1.64% 1.28%
2019 2.37% 1.64%
2018 2.05% 1.73%
2017 1.53% 1.79%
2016 2.72% 2.54%
2015 4.23% 2.77%

The market average is the average return for funds of the same risk category, sourced from the Commission for Financial Capability's Sorted website. The fund information has been sourced from the quarterly data that each KiwiSaver fund has filed with Disclose register to 30th Sept. 2024.

Top 10 Investments

  • Jbwere Premium Custody Call Account - NZD
    New Zealand Cash and Equivalents
    17.12%
  • Westpac New Zealand Term Deposit 6.250% 12/06/2024 12/06/2025
    New Zealand Cash and Equivalents A-1+
    6.59%
  • China Construction Bank Term Deposit 6.000% 08/08/2024 08/08/2025
    New Zealand Cash and Equivalents A-1
    6.52%
  • Westpac New Zealand Term Deposit 5.300% 27/09/2024 29/09/2025
    New Zealand Cash and Equivalents A-1+
    6.47%
  • Westpac New Zealand Term Deposit 6.300% 19/03/2024 19/03/2025
    New Zealand Cash and Equivalents A-1+
    5.01%
  • Bank Of New Zealand Term Deposit 6.330% 08/04/2024 08/04/2025
    New Zealand Cash and Equivalents A-1+
    5.0%
  • Westpac New Zealand Term Deposit 6.250% 17/04/2024 17/04/2025
    New Zealand Cash and Equivalents A-1+
    4.99%
  • Kiwibank Term Deposit 6.300% 10/05/2024 12/05/2025
    New Zealand Cash and Equivalents PRIME-1
    4.97%
  • Bank Of New Zealand Term Deposit 6.280% 01/07/2024 01/07/2025
    New Zealand Cash and Equivalents A-1+
    4.93%
  • Westpac New Zealand Term Deposit 6.100% 08/08/2024 04/02/2025
    New Zealand Cash and Equivalents A-1+
    4.89%
Type Target Actual
Cash and Cash Equivalents 100.0% 100.0%
New Zealand Fixed Interest 0.0% 0.0%
International Fixed Interest 0.0% 0.0%
Australasian Equities 0.0% 0.0%
International Equities 0.0% 0.0%
Listed Properties 0.0% 0.0%
Unlisted Properties 0.0% 0.0%
Other 0.0% 0.0%
Commodities 0.0% 0.0%

Investment Mix

How the money in this fund is invested against the fund's targets.

This information has been sourced from the quarterly data that each KiwiSaver fund has filed with Disclose register to 30th Sept. 2024.