Lifetime Lifesteps Stability Fund

  

The Lifetime Lifesteps Stability Fund is a diversified fund that provides exposure to a range of asset classes. It employs an active asset allocation strategy and a passive investment management strategy invested 64% in income assets (Cash & Cash Equivalents, NZ Fixed Interest, & International Fixed Interest), and 36% in growth assets (Australasian Equities, & International Equities).

 

Investment Objectives

The fund seeks to track composite indices (before annual fund charge and tax), comprising:

        • 17% - S&P/NZX Bank Bills 90-Day Index
        • 23% - Bloomberg NZBond Composite 0+ Yr Index
        • 24% - Bloomberg MSCI Global Aggregate SRI Select ex-Fossil Fuels Index, 100% hedged to NZD
        • 5% - Morningstar New Zealand (total return) Index, including imputation credits
        • 5% - S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index (in NZD)
        • 13% - MSCI World Index NR ex NZ, Tobacco, Controversial and Nuclear Weapons
        • 13% - MSCI World Index NR ex NZ, Tobacco, Controversial and Nuclear Weapons, 100% hedged to NZD

 

Underlying Managers & Target Asset Allocations 

The table below sets out the target asset allocation and underlying investment managers for the Fund.

For more information you can access the Funds Statement of Investment Objectives and Policy (SIPO).

 

Asset Class

Underlying Fund Managers

Investment Managers

Product Name

Benchmark Asset Allocation

Cash & Cash Equivalents

Fisher

Fisher

Fisher Institutional New Zealand Cash Fund

17%

NZ Fixed Interest

Fisher

Fisher

Fisher Institutional New Zealand Fixed Interest Fund

23%

International Fixed Interest

Mercer

UBS

Mercer Ethical Leaders Hedged Global Fixed Interest Fund

24%

NZ Equities

Simplicity

Simplicity

Simplicity NZ Share Fund

5%

Australian Equities

Mercer

Macquarie

Mercer Macquarie Australian Shares Fund

5%

International Equities

Mercer

Legal & General

Mercer Socially Responsible Overseas Shares Index Portfolio (Hedged & Unhedged)

26%

 

 

Lifetime Lifesteps Stability Fund - Target Investment Mix 

 

The ‘AMP Lifesteps Stability Fund’ was renamed the ‘Lifetime Lifesteps Stability Fund’ when Lifetime Asset Management acquired the Scheme on 30 September 2023.