The fund aims to provide capital security and liquidity by investing in a diversified portfolio of low-risk cash and cash-equivalent assets. These assets typically have short maturities and high liquidity. ESG factors are integrated where applicable.
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Our Investment Options
Liquidity
Minimum Suggested Investment Timeframe: Up to 1 year
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First Home Buyer
Minimum Suggested Investment Timeframe: 1 year
The strategy is designed for first-home buyers, aiming for stable returns by primarily investing in income assets, with some exposure to growth assets. The portfolio’s climate and environmental impact is tracked through carbon emissions and alignment with sustainability goals.
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Conservative
Minimum Suggested Investment Timeframe: 3 years
The fund seeks stable returns through a diversified portfolio, primarily in income assets with a moderate allocation to growth assets. Its climate and environmental impact is monitored through carbon emissions and alignment with sustainability goals.
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Balanced
Minimum Suggested Investment Timeframe: 6 years
The strategy balances return stability and investment growth by mixing growth and income assets. Its climate and environmental impact is tracked through carbon emissions and alignment with sustainability goals.
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Growth
Minimum Suggested Investment Timeframe: 10 years
The fund seeks long-term capital growth by investing primarily in growth assets, with a small portion in income assets. Its climate and environmental impact is tracked through carbon emissions and alignment with sustainability goals.
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RetirementPlus 0-50
Minimum Suggested Investment Timeframe: Varies
RetirementPlus simplifies investing by adjusting your asset allocation based on your age. We automatically reduce investment risk each year from age 51 to 80. The climate and environmental impact is tracked through carbon emissions and alignment with sustainability goals.
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Disclaimer: The resources provided below are for the exclusive use of financial advisers. It is not for general public distribution and should not be provided to retail clients or used by them for making investment decisions. The information provided in this section is for informational and promotional purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Aurora Capital Limited, as the investment manager, does not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation, or particular needs of any specific person. All financial advisers are encouraged to consider the suitability of this information in view of your clients’ individual requirements.
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Adviser Updates and Insights Channel
Access our latest updates and useful videos that explain Aurora’s investment philosophy and how we manage our portfolio construction.
Your guide to KiwiSaver & the Aurora KiwiSaver scheme
Here is the updated, new-and-improved "Why Aurora" deck which has been shared with managers. We’ve spent the last few weeks finessing the finer details, and I'm really excited for you to start using it. The key now is putting it to work. Please jump in and put it to immediate use with your clients.
KiwiSaver 101
Marcus Wild, Chief Client Officer, has recorded a video series designed to support your KiwiSaver conversations. These videos will help you guide your clients on how to make the most of their KiwiSaver.
Watch the series of videos below:
Watch how KiwiSaver can help grow your savings.
Watch check your fund type.
Watch figure out a good contribution rate.
Watch talk to a KiwiSaver expert.
Fortnightly Adviser Update
In this fortnightly KiwiSaver update, Aurora's Investment Analyst, Tom McRobie, discusses the latest market and economic conditions driving Aurora's fund performance. He explains why staying invested in the energy transition, fuelled by the growing demand for data centres, continues to be a key strategy for Aurora.
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Same destination, smoother journey
Our focus is on managing our portfolios to generate long-term returns. We call our investment philosophy "same destination, smoother journey". This means our members will have less drastic ups and downs in their balances but reach the same destination with less worry. Find out more by watching our video.
Understanding Scope 4 Emissions
When we measure the carbon in our portfolio we look at scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, which are directly related to the greenhouse gases (GHGs) produced by a company or its value chain. Scope 4 emissions however, focus on measuring the emissions avoided by using a certain product or service. Watch our video to find out more.