Shares, index funds, platforms, and strategies for NZ investors.
A four-step process for shortlisting, vetting, and engaging an NZ-licensed financial adviser — questions to ask, red flags to walk away from, fees to expect in 2026.
Evidence from Canada, the UK, Ireland, and Vanguard on whether financial advice pays for itself — plus a framework for deciding when advice is high-value and when DIY works.
What financial advisers do in NZ, who regulates them, how they get paid, and what they owe you as a client under the 2021 FMA regime.
Index funds in NZ: what they are, where to buy them, fees compared, and why they beat most active funds. Kernel, Smart Invest, InvestNow options.
NZ investing platforms compared: Sharesies, InvestNow, Hatch, Kernel, ASB Securities, Invest Direct, Tiger Brokers. Fees, features, and tax treatment.
How managed funds work in NZ, what they cost, and how to compare providers. Covers PIE funds, fee structures, and major NZ fund managers.
Compare NZ term deposit rates from all major banks. See rates by term length, understand RWT vs PIE, and calculate your after-tax return.
ETF investing in NZ: NZX-listed Smart Invest, US ETFs via Hatch and Sharesies, fees, tax (PIE vs FIF
Sharesies vs Hatch vs InvestNow compared: fees at different portfolio sizes, available investments, tax treatment, and key differences.
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