Latest returns
Your investment returns depend on the performance of the investment option(s) you have chosen to invest your savings in. Returns may be negative, nil or positive.
Daily unit pricing
UniSaver uses daily unit pricing. When you log in to your account to view your investment balances online, you see the unit price, number of units and dollar value for your holding in each investment option.
A unit represents a share in a particular investment option. The unit price is based on the net value of all the investments held under that investment option. At the end of each trading day, we declare a unit price for each option, just like a share price. When your contributions are paid into the scheme, you effectively buy additional units based on that day’s unit price. Similarly, when you apply for a benefit, you redeem units to the value of your withdrawal based on that day’s unit price.
Taxes, investment management fees and expenses are reflected in the unit price.
| Current price 28/07/2021 | |
|---|---|
| Growth | $1.2290 |
| Balanced | $1.1860 |
| Conservative | $1.0977 |
| Cash | $1.0169 |
Compare current and historical unit prices
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When comparing unit pricing, remember superannuation is a long-term investment and past performance is not an indication of future performance.
2021 percentage interest rates
Investment performance figures are based on the change in unit prices over a given period and are expressed as a percentage. Returns are after tax at 28% and fees. Returns in brackets are negative.
| Period | Growth % | Balanced % | Conservative % | Cash % |
| January 2021 | (0.23) | (0.22) | (0.20) | 0.03 |
| February 2021 | 0.81 | 0.12 | (0.57) | 0.03 |
| March 2021 | 4.13 | 2.91 | 1.09 | 0.03 |
| April 2021 | 2.17 | 1.55 | 0.65 | 0.03 |
| May 2021 | 0.25 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.04 |
| June 2021 | 2.04 | 1.56 | 0.69 | 0.03 |
| Year to date |
9.45 | 6.20 | 1.84 | 0.19 |
Peer performance - UniSaver vs KiwiSaver
These graphs compare returns from our three main investment options with median returns from comparable funds in the Mercer KiwiSaver Survey. Every investment provider has a slightly different asset allocation strategy, so it can be misleading to draw close comparisons. However, comparing UniSaver returns against KiwiSaver funds with a similar mix of investments does provide a benchmark that’s easy to relate to.
Remember, though, the maxim that past performance is not a guide to future performance. That’s why we recommend you stick to a long-term investment strategy based on your personal circumstances – making particular note of when you expect to access your savings. Our risk profiler is a good place to start to work out whether you’re in the right investment option for your risk appetite and investment timeframe.
Performance against objectives
We have set objectives for Growth, Balanced, Conservative and Cash in order to set the appropriate investment strategy for these funds and help monitor their performance. See how the investment options are tracking.
Annual interest rates
(after tax and expenses)
| 12 months ending 31 December | Growth % | Balanced % | Conservative % | Cash % |
| 2020 | 4.32 | 5.48 | 4.22 | 0.78 |
| 2019 | 20.44 | 15.31 | 7.82 | 1.50 |
| 2018 | (6.42) | (4.08) | (0.47) | 1.69 |
| 2017 | 17.35 | 13.09 | 6.69 | 1.75 |
| 2016 | 5.66 | 5.27 | 4.02 | 1.86 |
| 2015 | 7.29 | 5.83 | 4.54 | 2.42 |
| 2014 | 12.34 | 10.24 | 7.37 | 2.70 |
| 2013 | 16.27 | 11.41 | 7.17 | 2.20 |
| 2012 | 15.81 | 12.81 | 8.77 | 2.31 |
| 2011 | (2.59) | (0.25) | 1.56 | 2.64 |
| 2010 | 6.46 | 5.74 | 4.22 | 2.30 |