Your guide to Aurora’s investment options

Dec 11, 2024 - 3 mins read
Dec 11, 2024 - 3 mins read

At Aurora, we know everyone’s financial goals are different, so we offer a range of funds and strategies to suit a variety of investment needs, timeframes, and risk profiles. Whether you’re saving for retirement or looking to buy your first home, our investment options are tailored to help you make the most of your KiwiSaver investment.

Let’s compare our range of funds and strategies and help you find the one that’s right for you.

Aurora’s range of KiwiSaver funds and strategies

Our funds and strategies invest in two main types of assets: Growth Assets and Income Assets.

  • Growth Assets: These include investments like shares and listed property. They’re generally higher-risk but offer the potential for higher returns over time.
  • Income Assets: These are lower-risk options, such as cash and bonds, and are designed to offer more stable but lower returns.

When we talk about returns, we mean the gains you make beyond your original contributions - whether this is from interest, dividends, or the appreciation of asset values over time.

Each of our funds and strategies are designed to match different financial goals, investment timeframes, life stages, and risk tolerance that may affect the ups and downs of your balance over time. That’s why it’s important to choose the option that best fits your situation. If the climate and environment are as important to you, as they are to us, we’ve also outlined which of our funds and strategies are measured on their carbon intensity and temperature alignment metrics as well as their contribution to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These metrics are specifically applied to the equity portion of our funds and strategies, focusing on the stocks or shares within our investment portfolios. Additionally, around half of our fixed income holdings are green bonds, meaning they directly fund projects that deliver positive environmental outcomes, such as renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and clean transportation. This allows your investments to not only grow, but also contribute to building a more sustainable future. 

Find out more about our range of funds and strategies below.