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Amanda Broughton
April 26, 2023

Choosing your first shares: A step-by-step guide

Feeling overwhelmed with choosing shares to invest in? With so many options, it can be hard to decide on the best shares to buy for your situation. We can’t tell you which shares to choose, but we can share our helpful tips to boost your confidence when buying your first shares and starting your investing journey.
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5 min read
Amanda Broughton
March 28, 2023

How compounding growth and compound interest works

Considered the eighth wonder of the world, compounding interest or compounding growth is when your money makes money faster and faster over time. Here’s how you could reap the rewards of compounding interest and put your money to work.
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7 min read
Belinda Nash
September 19, 2023

Day trading: Is it hazardous to your wealth?

Hollywood’s made day trading look exciting - after all, watching someone invest for their retirement wouldn’t make a thrilling movie or give us Leo’s epic one-liners - but perception (and Hollywood) may not be reality. Let’s unpack the pros and cons of day trading, unravelling regulations and tax obligations.
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Belinda Nash
October 11, 2024

The NZX 50: New Zealand’s main stock market index

The NZX is New Zealand’s stock exchange with a rich 150 year history. Today its benchmark index the NZX 50, is considered by some as being less volatile than the ASX 200, and possibly lower risk than the S&P 500. Discover more about Te Paehoko o Aotearoa.
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3 min read
Belinda Nash
September 26, 2024

How to build financial wellbeing starting with a money buffer

Financial wellbeing is wellbeing, and small steps today can help you reach your goals faster and reduce stress along the way. Here are 5 simple steps to help get your money working smarter and take the worry away.
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Belinda Nash
August 29, 2024

Warren Buffett quotes: Lessons on investing from the Oracle of Omaha

At 94 years young, famous US investor Warren Buffett has learned a few painful billion dollar lessons along the way. But the man famous for enjoying McDonald’s for brekkie and Dairy Queen on Sunday is still not afraid to fail.
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7 min read
Belinda Nash
July 30, 2024

The ASX 200: Australia’s main stock market index

The ASX, or Australian Securities Exchange, is renowned for its strong focus on the banking and mining sectors and its good market depth and liquidity. With a history dating back to the 1800s, today it features in the top 20 largest stock exchanges in the world.
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6 min read
Amanda Broughton
April 30, 2024

Custodian or own name - different ways you can own shares

What’s the difference between custodial share ownership - giving investors hands-off management - versus direct ownership allowing investors more control and self administration?
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9 min read
Amanda Broughton
April 8, 2024

Tax on shares: How much tax do you pay on investments

Are you looking to invest but unsure what it means for your tax obligations? Learn more about tax on share trading in NZ, as well as how much tax you pay on investments, and when you may need to pay it.
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