KiwiSaver

2016 5-Star Winners

Aggressive profile

  • Kiwi Wealth KiwiSaver Scheme Growth Fund
  • OneAnswer KiwiSaver Scheme - Australasian Property Fund

Balanced profile

  • ASB KiwiSaver Scheme - Balanced Fund
  • Superlife Ethica Pool

Conservative profile

  • ANZ Default KiwiSaver Scheme Conservative Fund

Defensive profile

  • ASB KiwiSaver Scheme - NZ Cash Fund
  • Superlife - NZ Bonds Pool

Growth profile

  • ASB KiwiSaver Scheme - Growth Fund
  • Superlife - SuperLife60 Pool
  • Westpac KiwiSaver Scheme - Growth Fund

Numbers crunched by Canstar Researchers

Canstar star ratings and awards research - insitutions
18
providers accessed
20
scheme rated
Canstar Star rating and awards - Savings
138
funds rated
Canstar Star rating and awards - Profiles
5
types of funds
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10
5-Star winners

5-Star Winners

KiwiSaver
ASB
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anz agribusiness
Superlife wins Canstar outstandling value award
Oneanswer wins Canstar outstandling value award
Kiwiwealth wins Canstar outstandling value award
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What to look for in a KiwiSaver fund:
  1. Performance
  2. Fees
  3. Investment mix
  4. Reports

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Canstar star ratings and awards - Statement
Make sure you read your KiwiSaver statement:

FMA says only 1 in 5 KiwiSaver members read their statement.

Check your investment choice, your contributions, your balance growth, the fees you’re paying, and the tax rate you’re on.

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Types of KiwiSaver funds:
  • Defensive / Cash
  • Conservative
  • Balanced
  • Growth
  • Aggressive
  • Life Stages

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Performance vs. fees:

We incorporated performance in our ratings for the first time this year.

Is it worth paying higher fees on a KiwiSaver account? Will it give higher returns?

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KiwiSaver with a conscience:

7,193 Kiwis have chosen a Socially Responsible KiwiSaver fund that supports the community and protects the environment. Here’s how you can, too.

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KiwiSaver and your first home

How the KiwiSaver HomeStart Grant works.

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