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Most balanced managed funds struggle to beat a bank term deposit. So why should we trust our KiwiSaver funds with them?

Over the past 10 years you'd have earned on average 2.9 percent a year from a balanced fund and 4.1 percent per year from a 6-month bank deposit (after fees and tax).

But don't let recent dismal performances from balanced funds put you off investing in a KiwiSaver scheme. Looking at why funds have done poorly in the past can help you sort through today's KiwiSaver options.

Highlights of this report


Consistently poor returns


Compare the 10-year average returns for our 11 funds Read more

Why such poor returns?


Why aren't the returns for managed funds better? Read more

KiwiSaver schemes


They're managed funds, but still worth considering Read more

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