Strategic diversification drives Rātā investment performance in FY25
Our Investments
maximise our long-term impact
Investing to maximise our long-term community impact
We seek to invest sustainably, leaving our natural, human, and cultural resources stronger and healthier because of our activity. Our investment goals are linked to people and our community.
Exclusions
The Scope of Our Investments
Trustees will invest in a range of liquid and illiquid (listed and unlisted) assets within Aotearoa New Zealand, and globally.
As an ethical and highly responsible investor, our strategy includes selecting aligned funds to invest in, actively communicating with fund managers our aspirations, and excluding investments that fall short of our expectations.
Our Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) defines the asset classes we invest in.
Strategic Asset Allocation
To maximise the relationship between growing our capital base in inflation-adjusted terms, achieving returns to continue supporting the community, and managing market volatility and risk, Rātā aims to hold a portfolio comprising of the following:
Direct Investments
30%
Illiquid Assets
30%
Liquid Assets
40%
We invest responsibly to grow our pūtea
$695m
Value of our investment portfolio
7.1%
Gross return made from our investment portfolio last financial year
Figures are to 31 March 2024. These will be updated every two years.
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