has released new data showing that on average, KiwiSaver Conservative Funds were down 2.98% in March, Balanced down 8%, Growth down 10.56% and Aggressive down 11.9%. ” - Stuff.co.nz “ Is there a way to minimalize or avoid losing more? ” 2
3. Government Contributions (50% of your contributions capping at $521.00) 4. Most importantly, your Kiwisaver provider’s performance or their ability to invest and grow your Kiwisaver. Four factors that increase your Kiwisaver Kiwisaver is a government-regulated investment fund. The amount on your Kiwisaver Balance represents the value of your investment, which is largely affected by your choice of Kiwisaver provider. 3
are Mortgages, Personal Loans, Credit Cards, Insurance etc Kiwisaver is an add-on Passive Investing Strategies generally have poor–average % returns compared to their peers Only focus is to ensure maximum returns to their investors Actively monitor the performance of your carefully selected investments Kiwisaver Specialists (Active Investors) Default Providers / banks (Passive Investors) 4
are Mortgages, Personal Loans, Credit Cards, Insurance etc Kiwisaver is an add-on Passive Investing Strategies generally have poor–average % returns compared to their peers Only focus is to ensure maximum returns to their investors Actively monitor the performance of your carefully selected investments Kiwisaver Specialists (Active Investors) Default Providers / banks (Passive Investors) 5 Think of it like looking for the BEST ice-cream…
are Mortgages, Personal Loans, Credit Cards, Insurance etc Kiwisaver is an add-on Passive Investing Strategies generally have poor–average % returns compared to their peers Only focus is to ensure maximum returns to their investors Actively monitor the performance of your carefully selected investments Kiwisaver Specialists (Active Investors) Default Providers / banks (Passive Investors) 6 Think of it like looking for the BEST ice-cream… Would you go to Maccas?
etc Kiwisaver is an add-on Passive Investing Strategies generally have poor–average % returns compared to their peers Default Providers (ie banks) v.s Kiwisaver Specialists Only focus is to ensure maximum returns to their investors Actively monitor the performance of your carefully selected investments Kiwisaver Specialists (Active Investors) Default Providers / banks (Passive Investors) 7 Or would you go to an ice-cream specialist? It’s the same concept Think of it like looking for the BEST ice-cream… Would you go to Maccas?
Reports from December 2012 – December 2019 HERE https://cdn.morningstar.com.a u/mca/s/documents/KiwiSaver -Survey-Q3-2019-revised.pdf https://cdn.morningstar.com.a u/mca/s/documents/KiwiSaver _Survey_Q4_2019.pdf https://cdn.morningstar.com. au/mca/s/documents/KiwiSav er_Survey_Q4_2019.pdf June Quarter 2019 September Quarter 2019 December Quarter 2019 March Quarter 2020 (All figures are after fees and before tax) 10
Volatility is likely to be highest of the funds - Also suitable if you are intending to leave your money in KiwiSaver for at least 10+ years and don’t mind drops along the way Conservative funds - Volatility is likely to be the lowest - Suitable if you expect to spend your KiwiSaver within the next 1-5 years Balanced funds - Volatility is likely to be higher than Conservative funds but lower than Growth funds - Suitable if you expect to spend your KiwiSaver within the next 5-10 years Growth funds - Volatility is likely to be higher than Balanced funds but lower than Aggressive funds - Suitable if you intend to spend your KiwiSaver after 10 years The longer you have until you withdraw, the more growth assets you should hold to maximise your Kiwisaver’s potential. But, if you are planning to buy your first home or nearing retirement in the next five years, you should consider the Conservative Fund. Risk + Growth Defensive < Fund Type > Aggressive 21
are the differences this 20 year old could get upon retirement if he switches to Generate, compared to an average default fund, assuming he’ll continue to save until 65.
year old (if he contributes and has the same amount as the 20 year old) This is the power of COMPOUND INTEREST The sooner, the better. Make the switch, it’s FREE
a more defensive fund type, (ie, Growth > Conservative) as you’ll be crystalizing your loss. Which wave are you going to ride on the way back up? S&P 500 Index Fund Historical Graph Great Recession (2008) Many of us have suffered a drop in our Kiwisaver due to COVID-19, like the financial crisis in 2007-2008
below to sign up (2) Generate will take care of everything else and they’ll email you a welcome note and login details to access your account online 32 Property Investment Consultant Registered Financial Adviser [email protected] Property Academy – New Zealand facebook.com/propertyacademynz 23A Queens Rd, Panmure, Auckland Leo Shin Presentation by