ACI Conservative Fund

The ACI Conservative Fund aims to achieve a rate of return (net of fees but before tax) of at least 1.75% per annum above inflation (as measured by Statistics New Zealand’s Consumer Price Index) over the longer term. The Fund’s objective is to provide relatively consistent returns, with some capital growth over the long term. Exposure to asset classes is achieved by primarily investing in DFA Australia Limited (Dimensional) funds, utilising their Sustainability Trusts where available. The allocations include a bias towards international diversification. Dimensional funds have an increased exposure to shares in small companies, value companies and companies with higher profitability with the objective of benefitting from a premium return from these companies over time. Such premiums are not always present year on year, which can drive shorter term differences in returns.