Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

The Fund aims to exceed the benchmark, before management costs, over the medium to long term.

Fund Strategy

To provide a Gross Return above the MSCI Emerging Market ex Tobacco Index with net dividends reinvested (in NZD) on a rolling three to five-year basis.

Fund Performance Comparison

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Fund performance

	1M	3M	6M	1Y p.a.	2Y p.a.	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.	10Y p.a.
Total return	1.38%	8.9%	13.6%	25.2%	15.5%	12.69%	7.14%	7.32%
Growth return	1.38%	5.31%	9.85%	20.41%	12.27%	9.7%	3.62%	4.12%
Income return	0%	3.59%	3.75%	4.79%	3.23%	2.99%	3.52%	3.2%
Market index (MSCI EM NR AUD)
Total return	-0.37%	7.63%	10.56%	21.08%	15.33%	12.54%	7.81%	7.78%

As at 31 Aug 2025. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund

Australian Equities: 27.94%

International Equities: 73.16%

Cash: -1.10%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 2.10%

International Equities: 95.74%

Cash: 2.02%

Property & Infrastructure: 0.08%

Fixed Interest: 0.02%

Alternatives: 0.03%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund (Wholesale)
Responsible Entity	Mercer Investments (Australia) Limited
APIR Code	MIN0037AU
Sector/Asset Class	Equity Emerging Markets
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Aug 2025)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	16 Aug 2007
Fund Size	$2690.18 million (as at 18 Sep 2025)
Entry Price	$1.1222 (as at 18 Sep 2025)
Exit Price	$1.1166 (as at 18 Sep 2025)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	1.22% (as at 1 Dec 2024)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	1.21% (as at 30 Jun 2024)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	Not Available
Minimum initial investment	$500,000
Minimum additional investments	$5,000.00
Minimum redemption amount	$5,000.00

FAQs about the Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund

What is the objective of the Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund managed fund?

The objective of the Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund managed fund is The Fund aims to exceed the benchmark, before management costs, over the medium to long term.

What is the strategy for the Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund managed fund?

The strategy of the Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund managed fund is To provide a Gross Return above the MSCI Emerging Market ex Tobacco Index with net dividends reinvested (in NZD) on a rolling three to five-year basis.

What is the APIR code of the Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund managed fund?

The APIR code of the Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund managed fund is MIN0037AU.

What was Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund’s total return last month?

Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund’s total return last month was 1.38%. This was made up of a growth return of 1.38% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What was Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund’s total return for the last three months?

Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund’s total return for the last three months was 8.9%. This was made up of a growth return of 5.31% and an income return of 3.59%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund’s one-year total return?

Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund’s one-year total return is 25.2%. This was made up of a growth return of 20.41% and an income return of 4.79%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund’s three-year total return?

Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund’s one-year total return is 12.69%. This was made up of a growth return of 9.7% and an income return of 2.99%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is the asset allocation of the Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 27.94%

International Equities: 73.16%

Cash: -1.10%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund managed fund is Mercer Investments (Australia) Limited.

What sector/asset class does the Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund managed fund belong to?

The Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund managed fund belongs to the Equity Emerging Markets sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund managed fund?

As at 18 Sep 2025, the size of the Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund managed fund was $2690.18 million.

What is the inception date of the Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund managed fund?

The Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund managed fund has an inception date of 16 Aug 2007.

What is the current entry price of the Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund managed fund?

The current entry price of the Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund managed fund is $1.1222 per unit and the current exit price is $1.1166 per unit (as at 18 Sep 2025).

What is the current exit price of the Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund managed fund?

The current exit price of the Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund managed fund is $1.1166 per unit and the current entry price is $1.1222 per unit (as at 18 Sep 2025).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Mercer Emerging Markets Shares Fund managed fund is $500,000. Minimum additional investment is $5000.

Fund data sourced from Morningstar. Some material is copyright and published under licence from ASX Operations Pty Limited ACN 004 523 782 ("ASXO"). Data and content is provided for personal use only. Whilst every care has been taken in producing these numbers, neither Morningstar nor InvestSMART can make any guarantees around the complete accuracy of these figures. Should you decide to change investments, please read all relevant disclosure documents including the Product Disclosure Statements and if required, you may consider speaking to a financial professional for further guidance. A tax event may be realised as a result of switching investments. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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