Worst performing KiwiSaver funds 2024

To help New Zealand investors assess the past performance of the KiwiSaver funds available we collated data from the Morningstar KiwiSaver Survey for June 2024, the most recent survey conducted and identified the three worst-performing funds in each multi-sector category based on their most recent 5-year average performances as at 31 June 2024, after fees but before tax. If you would also like to see what the Best Performing KiwiSaver Funds of 2024 are, please click here.

It is most appropriate to evaluate the performance of a KiwiSaver fund by studying its long-term returns along with several other factors to consider when deciding on a KiwiSaver fund that is right for you including:

  • Responsible investing considerations

  • Process and portfolio composition

  • Organisational stability

  • Fees

  • Customer service

Please keep in mind that this information is not intended to be financial advice. If you'd like to receive tailored KiwiSaver advice to determine the most appropriate KiwiSaver fund for you, then please complete our KiwiSaver Fact Find Questionnaire.

Contents:

Conservative fund category Worst performers over last 5 years

  1. Simplicity Conservative Fund: 1.9% (five year average return) ranked 15 out of 15.

  2. ASB Scheme’s Conservative: 2.0% (five year average return) ranked 14 out of 15.

  3. AMP Defensive Conservative: 2.0% (five year average return) ranked 13 out of 15.

What difference would this make to my KiwiSaver?

The industry average return for Conservative fund types over the most recent 5 years was 2.5%*.

Simplicity Conservative Fund vs Conservative Fund Average

Thinking about changing your KiwiSaver provider?

There are several factors to consider when deciding on a KiwiSaver fund that is right for you including:

  • Performance

  • Responsible Investing Considerations

  • Process and portfolio composition

  • Organisational Stability

  • Fees

  • Customer service

If you want to know if your KiwiSaver fund is both being maximised and suitable for your personal situation, follow the link below to our KiwiSaver advice page. The page contains a link to our fact find only takes 5 minutes to complete, and once you have finished we will provide you with a free no-obligation KiwiSaver recommendation.

Moderate fund category Worst performers over last 5 years

  1. AMP LS Conservative: 1.9% (five year average return) ranked 17 out of 17.

  2. Nikko AM Scheme Conservative: 2.4% (five year average return) ranked 16 out of 17.

  3. Fisher Funds Conservative: 2.5% (five year average return) ranked 15 out of 17.

What difference would this make to my KiwiSaver?

The industry average return for Moderate fund types over the most recent 5 years was 3.0%.

AMP LS Conservative Vs Moderate Fund Average

Thinking about changing your KiwiSaver provider?

There are several factors to consider when deciding on a KiwiSaver fund that is right for you including:

  • Performance

  • Responsible Investing Considerations

  • Process and portfolio composition

  • Organisational Stability

  • Fees

  • Customer service

If you want to know if your KiwiSaver fund is both being maximised and suitable for your personal situation, follow the link below to our KiwiSaver advice page. The page contains a link to our fact find only takes 5 minutes to complete, and once you have finished we will provide you with a free no-obligation KiwiSaver recommendation.

Balanced fund category Worst performers over last 5 years

  1. AMP LS Moderate Balanced: 3.5% (five year average return) ranked 20 out of 20.

  2. ANZ Balanced: 4.0% (five year average return) ranked 19 out of 20.

  3. Summer Balanced Selection: 4.2% (five year average return) ranked 18 out of 20

What difference would this make to my KiwiSaver?

The industry average return for Balanced fund types over the most recent 5 years was 5.3%*.

AMP LS Moderate Balanced Vs Balanced Fund Average

Thinking about changing your KiwiSaver provider?

There are several factors to consider when deciding on a KiwiSaver fund that is right for you including:

  • Performance

  • Responsible Investing Considerations

  • Process and portfolio composition

  • Organisational Stability

  • Fees

  • Customer service

If you want to know if your KiwiSaver fund is both being maximised and suitable for your personal situation, follow the link below to our KiwiSaver advice page. The page contains a link to our fact find only takes 5 minutes to complete, and once you have finished we will provide you with a free no-obligation KiwiSaver recommendation.

Growth FUND CATEGORY Worst PERFORMERS over last 5 years

  1. Nikko AM Scheme Balanced: 3.6% (five year average return) ranked 18 out of 18.

  2. ANZ Balanced Growth: 5.0% (five year average return) ranked 17 out of 18.

  3. Summer Growth Selection: 5.7% (five year average return) ranked 16 out of 18.

What difference would this make to my KiwiSaver?

The industry average return for Growth fund types over the most recent 5 years was 6.7%*.

Nikko AM Scheme Growth Vs Growth Fund Average

Thinking about changing your KiwiSaver provider?

There are several factors to consider when deciding on a KiwiSaver fund that is right for you including:

  • Performance

  • Responsible Investing Considerations

  • Process and portfolio composition

  • Organisational Stability

  • Fees

  • Customer service

If you want to know if your KiwiSaver fund is both being maximised and suitable for your personal situation, follow the link below to our KiwiSaver advice page. The page contains a link to our fact find only takes 5 minutes to complete, and once you have finished we will provide you with a free no-obligation KiwiSaver recommendation.

aggressive FUND CATEGORY worst PERFORMERS over last 5 years

  1. Nikko AM Scheme Growth: 5.1% (five year average return) ranked 11 out of 11.

  2. AMP LS Aggressive Fund: 6.5% (five year average return) ranked 10 out of 11.

  3. SuperLife High Growth: 7.2% (five year average return) ranked 9 out of 11.

What difference would this make to my KiwiSaver?

The industry average return for Aggressive fund types over the most recent 5 years was 7.8%*.

Nikko AM Scheme Aggressive Vs Aggressive Fund Average

Thinking about changing your KiwiSaver provider?

There are several factors to consider when deciding on a KiwiSaver fund that is right for you including:

  • Performance

  • Responsible Investing Considerations

  • Process and portfolio composition

  • Organisational Stability

  • Fees

  • Customer service

*Please note that all graphs depicting projections use a $10,000 starting balance, with compounding interest at the rates stated. They exclude any further contributions (such as your employee, employer or Government contributions).

If you want to know if your KiwiSaver fund is both being maximised and suitable for your personal situation, follow the link below to our KiwiSaver advice page. The page contains a link to our fact find which only takes 5 minutes to complete, once you have finished we will provide you with a free no-obligation KiwiSaver recommendation.

Compound Wealth is a KiwiSaver, Retirement and Private Wealth Financial Advice Firm based in Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty.

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