New Ireland Balanced Managed
Managed Balanced (<65% Equity)
The New Ireland Balanced Managed is an actively managed pension fund which has made a return of 38.4% over the past 3 years (as of 19 May 2026).
This fund aims to generate long term capital growth by investing in a spread of assets across different geographic regions.
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328.80
EUR
+87.74 (+36.40%) past 3 year
Performance data last updated: 19 May 2026Equities
68.4
Government Bonds
15.3
Corporate Bonds
9.6
Property
3.8
Cash
2.9
Fund insights
Detailed information extracted from the fund factsheet.
Managed by State Street Investment Management
For some funds that invest in shares or bonds, the assets in that fund may be used for the purpose of securities lending in order to earn an additional return for the fund. While securities lending increases the level of risk within a fund it provides an opportunity to increase the investment return.
Manager commentary - March 2026
Global markets weakened in March, as war in the Middle East saw energy prices rise and reignite inflation concerns, leading investors to adopt a risk-off approach. All global market regions struggled in March, although the US market recovered some of its previous 2026 underperformance relative to Europe and Asia. On a sector basis, energy was unsurprisingly the leading performer (and the only sector with a positive return). Utilities and technology sectors were the best of the rest. Bond markets were also down as expectations for lower interest rates fell because of higher inflation concerns, impacting investor demand.
- Gordon Kearney, Investment Manager, State Street Investment Solutions GroupFrequently asked questions
Common questions about New Ireland Balanced Managed.
Balanced Managed Fund (S5) invests across several asset classes, including equities, government and corporate bonds, property and cash. The fund is managed actively by State Street Investment Management and aims to generate long-term capital growth. Because it spreads investments across different assets and regions worldwide, it is designed to balance growth opportunities with diversification.
Balanced Managed Fund (S5) is described as suitable for a medium to long-term investment horizon of at least 5-7 years. The fund has a medium to high risk profile, so it may suit investors who can accept periods of market volatility in pursuit of growth. In plain language, market volatility means the value of the fund can move up and down quite a bit over time.
Balanced Managed Fund (S5) invests worldwide, with holdings spread across regions such as North American, Eurozone, Pacific Basin, Japanese, U.K., other European and Irish equities. This global approach means the fund is not focused on just one country or market. In plain language, geographic diversification means the fund is less dependent on the performance of any single region.
Balanced Managed Fund (S5) includes large global companies such as Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia Corporation, Taiwan Semiconductor, VISA and Walmart among its top 10 holdings. It also holds American Tower and Johnson & Johnson, showing a mix of technology, healthcare, consumer and infrastructure-related businesses. These holdings suggest the fund is built around established companies with global reach.
Balanced Managed Fund (S5) carries a medium to high risk rating and specifically highlights sustainability risks. It may also use securities lending in some cases, which can increase risk while seeking extra return. In plain language, sustainability risk means investments could be affected by environmental, social or governance issues that may hurt their value.
New Ireland Balanced Managed
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