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The Public Trust Investment Service Funds

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The Public Trust Investment Service Funds are only available to New Zealand resident investors using the Public Trust Investment Service.

The Public Trust Investment Service Funds are managed funds and are taxed as Portfolio Investment Entities (PIEs).

ยป For more information read the Public Trust Investment Service Funds Fact Sheet (pdf) or get in touch with us for a free copy of the current Public Trust Investment Service Funds Investment Statement.

Our investment approach

Traditionally investors have had two investment strategies to choose from...

  • indexed where investments replicate market weighted benchmarks; or
  • active where managers actively buy and sell securities in an attempt to outperform the market.  

Public Trust's investment approach is enhanced-indexing, combining elements of both "indexed" and "active" investing, offering the potential for higher returns (like "active" investing) but with reduced fund management fees and greater simplicity (like "indexed" investing).

How does it work?

In each fund, investors' money is pooled and invested in a wider range of assets than most individuals have access to. Your money buys units in the fund.

Unit prices can go up or down, so how many units your money buys (or the money you get back when you sell) depends on the unit price at the time.

The returns you get will depend on a number of factors, including...

  • the types of assets held and their performance; and
  • when you choose to withdraw funds from your portfolio; and
  • your Prescribed Investor Rate (PIR) tax rate; and
  • fees and expenses.

No particular level of return is promised. None of Public Trust, the Government of New Zealand, the Statutory Supervisor, or any other person guarantees the repayment of any investment in the Funds, the performance of the Funds, or any particular rate of return. The value of an investment in any of the Public Trust Investment Service Funds (including returns) can decrease, as well as increase.

Publications

  • online on the Companies Office website under "Other Registers Search " (the file reference number is 1802618); or
  • at Public Trust Corporate office during business hours; or
  • ask at one of our customer centres for the latest registered copy.

All investments carry risk. For further details of the risks associated with the Public Trust Investment Service Funds, check out the current Investment Statement (either visit any Public Trust Customer Centre or get in touch with us).

Talk to us today

It's easy to get started with us. When you're ready to take the next steps, talk to one of our Public Trust advisers, who can tell you more about our investment service.