Where a company has multiple ethical concerns, the total concerns percentage counts this investment once.
The average total concerns of all funds of the same risk profile is weighted by the funds' investment values.
The average total concerns of all KiwiSaver conservative funds is 3.58%.
Where companies are involved in testing products on animals for cosmetic, personal care, household product, chemical and other uses. We do not include companies which conduct animal testing for pharmaceutical products, medical devices, biotechnology, human food, or pet food.
L'Oréal is a personal care company and cosmetics company concentrating on hair colour, skin care, sun protection, make-up, perfume, and hair care. The company states that its products are sold in countries where animal testing of cosmetic products is required by law.
Where companies, through their products or operations, cause harm to animals e.g., animal entertainment (such as marine parks and rodeos), livestock exports, whale meat etc.
Where companies are involved in the production or retail of fur & speciality leather products (where animals are raised purely for skins).
Where a company is complicit in its products or services enabling violations of the Geneva Convention and infringement of the rights of individuals in war or conflict situations.
Caterpillar, a manufacturer of heavy equipment, power solutions, and locomotives, has a history of supplying the Israeli military. In 2004, Human Rights Watch reported the use of Caterpillar D9 bulldozers in demolishing over 250 Palestinian homes in Gaza, resulting in Palestinian casualties. Subsequently, in 2017, the Israeli military acquired numerous Caterpillar heavy engineering vehicles through a significant deal. The sale was financed by the United States Government, but the deal itself was between the Israeli military and Caterpillar. Incidents involving Caterpillar equipment causing harm to Palestinians have persisted, with recent instances reported as of 2023.
These occurrences include the use of Caterpillar equipment in demolishing Palestinian homes in illegally occupied territories, constructing illegal settlements and their infrastructure on occupied land, as well as building the Separation Wall in the West Bank and the Gaza border wall. Evidence also suggests Caterpillar’s products have been used by third parties in other conflict-affected areas, including Myanmar and the Western Sahara. Caterpillar's continued supply to these conflict areas raises concerns about its complicity in the misuse of its products.
Where companies source their power generation from fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal) to generate electricity.
Where the actions of companies have violated global standards on human rights and freedoms including customary rights of indigenous people.
Rio Tinto is a global diversified miner, predominantly in iron ore but also copper, aluminium, diamonds, gold, and industrial minerals. Evidence shows that in 2020, Rio Tinto destroyed Aboriginal 46,000-year-old sacred sites at an iron mine in Western Australia, leaving a considerable impact on the traditional owners from the loss of their heritage. There is also a pattern of evidence showing harmful community-related incidents involving Rio Tinto in West Papua, South Africa, Canada, the United States and Serbia.
Rio Tinto is also involved in fossil fuel power generation, as the company derives revenue from coal power plants through multiple associates and subsidiaries.
Where companies source their power generation from fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal) to generate electricity.
Contact Energy is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest electric utilities companies. Contact operates three thermal power stations that employ gas and diesel. In FY2023, 7% of the energy Contact generated came from thermal generation. However, Contact has announced plans for further investment in renewable generation. This includes NZD 1.2 billion in geothermal power, by constructing a new station and expanding capacity at an existing station, along with early developments in wind and solar generation. Therefore, the company is considered to be on a climate change pathway aligned with 1.5°C of global temperature rise.
Where companies, through their products or operations, are involved in environmental degradation e.g., pollution, chemical spills.
Where companies are involved in the production of fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal, shale oil) including exploration, production (including core services), storage, transport (except by rail) and refining.
One of the world's largest mining companies, headquartered in Australia with operations globally. In 2015 Samarco (a BHP joint venture with Vale SA) caused the Mariana dam disaster releasing huge quantities of heavy metal waste into the Doce River basin. This is the largest pollution incident ever recorded and devastated communities and the ecosystem. BHP also mines thermal coal. While it sold some coal mines, it will continue to operate the Mt Arthur mine in New South Wales until 2030.
Where companies source their power generation from fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal) to generate electricity.
Where the actions of companies have violated global standards on human rights and freedoms including customary rights of indigenous people.
Rio Tinto is a global diversified miner, predominantly in iron ore but also copper, aluminium, diamonds, gold, and industrial minerals. Evidence shows that in 2020, Rio Tinto destroyed Aboriginal 46,000-year-old sacred sites at an iron mine in Western Australia, leaving a considerable impact on the traditional owners from the loss of their heritage. There is also a pattern of evidence showing harmful community-related incidents involving Rio Tinto in West Papua, South Africa, Canada, the United States and Serbia.
Rio Tinto is also involved in fossil fuel power generation, as the company derives revenue from coal power plants through multiple associates and subsidiaries.
Where companies are involved in the production of fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal, shale oil) including exploration, production (including core services), storage, transport (except by rail) and refining.
Australia’s largest oil and gas company with the largest LNG production in the southern hemisphere. The company seeks to massively expand gas production in NW Australia, which will produce huge levels of carbon dioxide emissions over the next 50 years. Ecologists are also very concerned about Woodside’s expansion plans on important coral reef habitats.
Where companies, through their products or operations, are involved in environmental degradation e.g., pollution, chemical spills.
Where companies are involved in the production of fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal, shale oil) including exploration, production (including core services), storage, transport (except by rail) and refining.
One of the world's largest mining companies, headquartered in Australia with operations globally. In 2015 Samarco (a BHP joint venture with Vale SA) caused the Mariana dam disaster releasing huge quantities of heavy metal waste into the Doce River basin. This is the largest pollution incident ever recorded and devastated communities and the ecosystem. BHP also mines thermal coal. While it sold some coal mines, it will continue to operate the Mt Arthur mine in New South Wales until 2030.
The Conservative Fund is suited to investors who seek modest returns on average over the short to medium term, allowing for some shorter-term ups and downs. We aim to achieve this by investing primarily in income assets, while including some growth assets.
| Value | $51.9M NZD |
| Period of data report | 31st Dec. 2024 |
| Members | 3,125 |
| Fund started | 1st July 2014 |
| Total annual fund fees | 0.38% |
| Total performance based fees | 0.0% |
| Manager's basic fee | 0.38% |
| Other management and administration charges | 0.0% |
| Total other charges | 0.0 |
| Total other charges currency | NZD |
|
Nic Craven |
Currently: Chief Investment Officer, Booster Financial Services Limited (3 years, 5 months)
|
|
David Beattie |
Currently: Chair of the Investment Committee, Booster Investment Management Limited (5 years, 10 months)
|
|
Brendon Doyle |
Currently: Investment Committee Member, Booster Investment Management Limited (0 years, 4 months)
|
|
Aaron Usher |
Currently: Portfolio Strategy Manager, Booster Financial Services Limited (3 years, 5 months)
|
|
Rowan Calvert |
Currently: Portfolio Manager - Global Equities, Booster Financial Services Limited (7 years, 2 months)
|
This information has been sourced from the quarterly data that each KiwiSaver fund has filed with Disclose register to 31st Dec. 2024.
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 | 6.55% | 5.81% |
| 2023 | -1.85% | -1.63% |
| 2022 | -0.74% | -0.15% |
| 2021 | 8.94% | 6.58% |
| 2020 | 0.61% | 2.13% |
| 2019 | 4.19% | 4.25% |
| 2018 | 3.58% | 3.65% |
| 2017 | 4.10% | 3.43% |
| 2016 | 3.52% | 3.08% |
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 31st Dec. 2024.
Vanguard Ethically Conscious Gbl Agg Bond Index Fund NZD Hgd
Australia Fund
Ubs Msci World Socially Responsible Ucits ETF
Germany Fund
NZ Cash (BNZ Bank Trust Account)
New Zealand Cash and Equivalents A-1+
NZ Govt Stock 4.50% 15/05/2035
New Zealand NZ Fixed Interest AAA
Toyota Finance 4.844% 30/09/2031
New Zealand NZ Fixed Interest A+
NZ Govt Stock 3.50% 14/04/2033
New Zealand NZ Fixed Interest AAA
Housing New Zealand 3.36% 12/06/2025
New Zealand NZ Fixed Interest AAA
Meridian Energy 5.40% 21/03/2030
New Zealand NZ Fixed Interest BBB+
Infratil Infrastructure Bonds 7.06% 17/12/2031
New Zealand NZ Fixed Interest
NZ Govt Stock 4.25% 15/05/2036
New Zealand NZ Fixed Interest AAA
| Type | Target | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 30.0% | 20.65% |
| New Zealand Fixed Interest | 28.0% | 26.6% |
| International Fixed Interest | 22.0% | 32.04% |
| Australasian Equities | 6.0% | 5.53% |
| International Equities | 12.0% | 13.98% |
| Listed Properties | 2.0% | 1.2% |
| Unlisted Properties | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Commodities | 0.0% | 0.0% |
How the money in this fund is invested by asset type.
This information has been sourced from the quarterly data that each KiwiSaver fund has filed with Disclose register to 31st Dec. 2024.
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.
Where companies are involved in testing products on animals for cosmetic, personal care, household product, chemical and other uses. We do not include companies which conduct animal testing for pharmaceutical products, medical devices, biotechnology, human food, or pet food.
L'Oréal is a personal care company and cosmetics company concentrating on hair colour, skin care, sun protection, make-up, perfume, and hair care. The company states that its products are sold in countries where animal testing of cosmetic products is required by law.
Where companies, through their products or operations, cause harm to animals e.g., animal entertainment (such as marine parks and rodeos), livestock exports, whale meat etc.
Where companies are involved in the production or retail of fur & speciality leather products (where animals are raised purely for skins).
Where a company is complicit in its products or services enabling violations of the Geneva Convention and infringement of the rights of individuals in war or conflict situations.
Caterpillar, a manufacturer of heavy equipment, power solutions, and locomotives, has a history of supplying the Israeli military. In 2004, Human Rights Watch reported the use of Caterpillar D9 bulldozers in demolishing over 250 Palestinian homes in Gaza, resulting in Palestinian casualties. Subsequently, in 2017, the Israeli military acquired numerous Caterpillar heavy engineering vehicles through a significant deal. The sale was financed by the United States Government, but the deal itself was between the Israeli military and Caterpillar. Incidents involving Caterpillar equipment causing harm to Palestinians have persisted, with recent instances reported as of 2023.
These occurrences include the use of Caterpillar equipment in demolishing Palestinian homes in illegally occupied territories, constructing illegal settlements and their infrastructure on occupied land, as well as building the Separation Wall in the West Bank and the Gaza border wall. Evidence also suggests Caterpillar’s products have been used by third parties in other conflict-affected areas, including Myanmar and the Western Sahara. Caterpillar's continued supply to these conflict areas raises concerns about its complicity in the misuse of its products.
Where companies source their power generation from fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal) to generate electricity.
Where the actions of companies have violated global standards on human rights and freedoms including customary rights of indigenous people.
Rio Tinto is a global diversified miner, predominantly in iron ore but also copper, aluminium, diamonds, gold, and industrial minerals. Evidence shows that in 2020, Rio Tinto destroyed Aboriginal 46,000-year-old sacred sites at an iron mine in Western Australia, leaving a considerable impact on the traditional owners from the loss of their heritage. There is also a pattern of evidence showing harmful community-related incidents involving Rio Tinto in West Papua, South Africa, Canada, the United States and Serbia.
Rio Tinto is also involved in fossil fuel power generation, as the company derives revenue from coal power plants through multiple associates and subsidiaries.
Where companies source their power generation from fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal) to generate electricity.
Contact Energy is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest electric utilities companies. Contact operates three thermal power stations that employ gas and diesel. In FY2023, 7% of the energy Contact generated came from thermal generation. However, Contact has announced plans for further investment in renewable generation. This includes NZD 1.2 billion in geothermal power, by constructing a new station and expanding capacity at an existing station, along with early developments in wind and solar generation. Therefore, the company is considered to be on a climate change pathway aligned with 1.5°C of global temperature rise.
Where companies, through their products or operations, are involved in environmental degradation e.g., pollution, chemical spills.
Where companies are involved in the production of fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal, shale oil) including exploration, production (including core services), storage, transport (except by rail) and refining.
One of the world's largest mining companies, headquartered in Australia with operations globally. In 2015 Samarco (a BHP joint venture with Vale SA) caused the Mariana dam disaster releasing huge quantities of heavy metal waste into the Doce River basin. This is the largest pollution incident ever recorded and devastated communities and the ecosystem. BHP also mines thermal coal. While it sold some coal mines, it will continue to operate the Mt Arthur mine in New South Wales until 2030.
Where companies source their power generation from fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal) to generate electricity.
Where the actions of companies have violated global standards on human rights and freedoms including customary rights of indigenous people.
Rio Tinto is a global diversified miner, predominantly in iron ore but also copper, aluminium, diamonds, gold, and industrial minerals. Evidence shows that in 2020, Rio Tinto destroyed Aboriginal 46,000-year-old sacred sites at an iron mine in Western Australia, leaving a considerable impact on the traditional owners from the loss of their heritage. There is also a pattern of evidence showing harmful community-related incidents involving Rio Tinto in West Papua, South Africa, Canada, the United States and Serbia.
Rio Tinto is also involved in fossil fuel power generation, as the company derives revenue from coal power plants through multiple associates and subsidiaries.
Where companies are involved in the production of fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal, shale oil) including exploration, production (including core services), storage, transport (except by rail) and refining.
Australia’s largest oil and gas company with the largest LNG production in the southern hemisphere. The company seeks to massively expand gas production in NW Australia, which will produce huge levels of carbon dioxide emissions over the next 50 years. Ecologists are also very concerned about Woodside’s expansion plans on important coral reef habitats.
Where companies, through their products or operations, are involved in environmental degradation e.g., pollution, chemical spills.
Where companies are involved in the production of fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal, shale oil) including exploration, production (including core services), storage, transport (except by rail) and refining.
One of the world's largest mining companies, headquartered in Australia with operations globally. In 2015 Samarco (a BHP joint venture with Vale SA) caused the Mariana dam disaster releasing huge quantities of heavy metal waste into the Doce River basin. This is the largest pollution incident ever recorded and devastated communities and the ecosystem. BHP also mines thermal coal. While it sold some coal mines, it will continue to operate the Mt Arthur mine in New South Wales until 2030.
The Conservative Fund is suited to investors who seek modest returns on average over the short to medium term, allowing for some shorter-term ups and downs. We aim to achieve this by investing primarily in income assets, while including some growth assets.
| Value | $51.9M NZD |
| Period of data report | 31st Dec. 2024 |
| Members | 3,125 |
| Fund started | 1st July 2014 |
| Total annual fund fees | 0.38% |
| Total performance based fees | 0.0% |
| Manager's basic fee | 0.38% |
| Other management and administration charges | 0.0% |
| Total other charges | 0.0 |
| Total other charges currency | NZD |
|
Nic Craven |
Currently: Chief Investment Officer, Booster Financial Services Limited (3 years, 5 months)
|
|
David Beattie |
Currently: Chair of the Investment Committee, Booster Investment Management Limited (5 years, 10 months)
|
|
Brendon Doyle |
Currently: Investment Committee Member, Booster Investment Management Limited (0 years, 4 months)
|
|
Aaron Usher |
Currently: Portfolio Strategy Manager, Booster Financial Services Limited (3 years, 5 months)
|
|
Rowan Calvert |
Currently: Portfolio Manager - Global Equities, Booster Financial Services Limited (7 years, 2 months)
|
This information has been sourced from the quarterly data that each KiwiSaver fund has filed with Disclose register to 31st Dec. 2024.
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 | 6.55% | 5.81% |
| 2023 | -1.85% | -1.63% |
| 2022 | -0.74% | -0.15% |
| 2021 | 8.94% | 6.58% |
| 2020 | 0.61% | 2.13% |
| 2019 | 4.19% | 4.25% |
| 2018 | 3.58% | 3.65% |
| 2017 | 4.10% | 3.43% |
| 2016 | 3.52% | 3.08% |
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 31st Dec. 2024.
Vanguard Ethically Conscious Gbl Agg Bond Index Fund NZD Hgd
Australia Fund
Ubs Msci World Socially Responsible Ucits ETF
Germany Fund
NZ Cash (BNZ Bank Trust Account)
New Zealand Cash and Equivalents A-1+
NZ Govt Stock 4.50% 15/05/2035
New Zealand NZ Fixed Interest AAA
Toyota Finance 4.844% 30/09/2031
New Zealand NZ Fixed Interest A+
NZ Govt Stock 3.50% 14/04/2033
New Zealand NZ Fixed Interest AAA
Housing New Zealand 3.36% 12/06/2025
New Zealand NZ Fixed Interest AAA
Meridian Energy 5.40% 21/03/2030
New Zealand NZ Fixed Interest BBB+
Infratil Infrastructure Bonds 7.06% 17/12/2031
New Zealand NZ Fixed Interest
NZ Govt Stock 4.25% 15/05/2036
New Zealand NZ Fixed Interest AAA
| Type | Target | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 30.0% | 20.65% |
| New Zealand Fixed Interest | 28.0% | 26.6% |
| International Fixed Interest | 22.0% | 32.04% |
| Australasian Equities | 6.0% | 5.53% |
| International Equities | 12.0% | 13.98% |
| Listed Properties | 2.0% | 1.2% |
| Unlisted Properties | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Commodities | 0.0% | 0.0% |
How the money in this fund is invested by asset type.
This information has been sourced from the quarterly data that each KiwiSaver fund has filed with Disclose register to 31st Dec. 2024.
