Our ASB Investment Funds Growth, Balanced, Moderate, Conservative Plus and Conservative Funds have all outperformed the market average over 3 years*.
Strong performance versus the market
Fund returns
The tables below show the ASB Investment Funds fund returns as at 31 December 2025. Click to expand.
Returns after tax and after fees
Assuming the highest Prescribed Investor Rate (PIR). The returns are calculated on the assumption that all foreign tax credits are fully utilised by the investor.
1 month | 3 months | 6 months | 1 year | 3 years (p.a.) | 5 years (p.a.) | 10 years (p.a.) | Since Inception (p.a.) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Conservative Fund | -0.03% | 0.71% | 3.94% | 5.72% | 6.16% | 2.16% | 3.07% | 3.19% |
Conservative Plus Fund | 0.02% | 0.89% | 4.77% | 6.54% | 7.19% | 2.64% | 3.74% | 3.45% |
Moderate Fund | 0.05% | 1.05% | 5.62% | 7.33% | 8.29% | 3.43% | 4.35% | 3.82% |
Balanced Fund | 0.21% | 1.54% | 7.74% | 9.14% | 11.02% | 5.33% | 6.21% | 4.71% |
Growth Fund | 0.36% | 2.02% | 9.83% | 11.00% | 13.26% | 7.06% | 7.67% | 5.26% |
Aggressive Fund | 0.45% | 2.52% | 11.55% | 12.52% | 17.13% | |||
World Shares Fund | 0.11% | 2.32% | 12.20% | 12.27% | 20.28% | 12.58% | 10.79% | 6.85% |
Returns before tax and after fees
1 month | 3 months | 6 months | 1 year | 3 years (p.a.) | 5 years (p.a.) | 10 years (p.a.) | Since Inception (p.a.) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Conservative Fund | -0.04% | 0.81% | 4.44% | 7.08% | 7.41% | 2.44% | 3.65% | 4.13% |
Conservative Plus Fund | 0.02% | 1.00% | 5.25% | 7.91% | 8.41% | 2.96% | 4.34% | 4.41% |
Moderate Fund | 0.05% | 1.15% | 6.04% | 8.69% | 9.48% | 3.80% | 5.00% | 4.81% |
Balanced Fund | 0.22% | 1.65% | 8.03% | 10.47% | 12.11% | 5.83% | 6.96% | 5.76% |
Growth Fund | 0.38% | 2.15% | 10.00% | 12.30% | 14.27% | 7.68% | 8.50% | 6.31% |
Aggressive Fund | 0.49% | 2.66% | 11.62% | 13.81% | 18.10% | |||
World Shares Fund | 0.17% | 2.44% | 11.98% | 13.44% | 20.99% | 13.13% | 11.53% | 7.80% |
Returns are a reflection of past performance and are not a guarantee or indication of future performance because returns fluctuate (move up and down). Returns can be negative and you may receive back less than the total amount of your contributions.
Applications for units in the World Shares Fund will only be accepted from:
a. wholesale investors; or
b. discretionary investment management service (DIMS) licensees where the DIMS licensee decides to buy the units on behalf of a person in the course of supplying a DIMS to the person.
Market update
December Wrap Up – Time to reflect and look forward
December delivered a mixed bag for markets – modest gains in growth assets, slight declines in bonds, and a very strong finish overall. As we step into 2026, two key themes for investors to consider stand out: staying focused on long-term goals despite short-term noise, and rethinking personal diversification beyond local assets. Read more in the December Wrap Up.
*Per annum returns based on after fees and before tax 3-year performance data from Morningstar (NZ Multisector Fund Universe) as at 30 September 2025. Past performance is not a guarantee or indication of future performance.
Important notes on fund return tables
- Returns are for periods after the commencement of PIE status. For all funds (except for the Aggressive Fund) this was 1 October 2007. Contributions were first invested into the Aggressive Fund on 22 November 2023.
- The returns are calculated on the change in exit price of the units in each fund for the period, adjusted for tax credits, and are the returns on funds invested at the beginning of the period, with all distributions reinvested and no subsequent withdrawals or additional investments. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. Returns for periods less than 1 year are not annualised.
Interests in ASB Investment Funds are issued by ASB Group Investments Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of ASB Bank Limited (ASB). ASB provides administration and distribution services for ASB Investment Funds. No person guarantees interests in ASB Investment Funds. Interests in ASB Investment Funds are not deposits or other liabilities of ASB. They are subject to investment risk, including possible loss of income and principal invested. For more information see the ASB Investment Funds Product Disclosure Statement available from this website and the register of offers of financial products at www.disclose-register.companiesoffice.govt.nz (search for ASB Investment Funds).