Bond funds added to Kernel suite

Amidst the evolving investment landscape shaped by current interest rates, Kernel has introduced four new bond funds to its fund line-up: The Kernel US Bond Fund, NZ Bond Fund, March 2027 NZ Maturity Date Bond Fund and March 2029 NZ Maturity Date Bond Fund.

"As the market dynamics have shifted, with a historic rise in interest rates, bonds are once again emerging as an attractive investment. But this is only the start of many innovations planned for 2024, including the work with advisers to help leverage technology to scale their business,” Kernel founder and chief executive Dean Anderson says.

The Kernel US Bond Fund is already accessible to advisers and wholesale investors. It offers exposure to the largest bond market with a competitive fund management fee of 0.30% annually.

This index-tracking fund provides daily liquidity, quarterly distributions and a PIE structure. Therefore, establishing it as a market-leading option for investors seeking an exposure to the US bond market.