KiwiSaver
2016 KiwiSaver Star Ratings
CANSTAR’s KiwiSaver Star Ratings involve a sophisticated and unique ratings methodology that compares the cost, features and the performance of KiwiSaver funds in New Zealand. CANSTAR star ratings represent a shortlist of KiwiSaver funds, enabling consumers to narrow their search to funds that have been reviewed, assessed and ranked. CANSTAR’s KiwiSaver Star Ratings are a transparent analysis comparing a range of KiwiSaver funds across the market.
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
5-Star Winners
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About Star Ratings
Canstar’s Star Ratings are unique. We evaluate literally thousands of products from hundreds of financial institutions. Our expert researchers analyse every product by comparing price and features to determine what represents value.