Investing Concepts

What do I need to know before investing?

Investing for our future is become more important than ever since government help like NZ Super is no longer enough to live a comfortable retirement. These articles attempt to explain investment concepts to make us all better investors and have better outcomes.

However, please note that this is not personalised financial advice. If you want advice based on your own circumstances and goals, please start by submitting our KiwiSaver HealthCheck.

ChatGPT has taken 2023 by storm. The open language model “chatbot” developed and launched by OpenAI in 2022 has certainly...

Can ChatGPT Replace Your Investment & KiwiSaver Adviser?

ChatGPT has taken 2023 by storm. The open language model “chatbot” developed and launched by OpenAI in 2022 has certainly

Kiwis from all walks of life have been able to save for retirement and buy their first home thanks to...

5 Common Misconceptions About KiwiSaver

Kiwis from all walks of life have been able to save for retirement and buy their first home thanks to

Global economic conditions in 2022 have changed rapidly. Generally speaking, this will have an impact on your KiwiSaver account and...

2022 In Review: Top Global Events That Have Impacted KiwiSaver Performance

Global economic conditions in 2022 have changed rapidly. Generally speaking, this will have an impact on your KiwiSaver account and

There is a common reaction in times of high volatility within the market you’re invested in, which is to withdraw...

How missing out on just few days can have disastrous effects

There is a common reaction in times of high volatility within the market you’re invested in, which is to withdraw

It can be daunting and downright worrying when you see your investments such as KiwiSaver drop in value. Naturally, we...

My KiwiSaver has lost money, should I change to a lower volatility fund?

It can be daunting and downright worrying when you see your investments such as KiwiSaver drop in value. Naturally, we

KiwiSaver Investors Must Be Aware Of Unethical Greenwashing

As a KiwiSaver provider, Booster considers environmental, social, and governance risks when they asses investments for their Investment and KiwiSaver...

Booster Socially Responsible Funds

As a KiwiSaver provider, Booster considers environmental, social, and governance risks when they asses investments for their Investment and KiwiSaver

It’s been a while now that Cryptocurrency has become the talk of the town.

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Crypto creeping into KiwiSaver

It’s been a while now that Cryptocurrency has become the talk of the town.

The safest place to invest your savings is somewhere you feel most comfortable and that helps you achieve your financial...

Where the best place to safely invest your money is?

The safest place to invest your savings is somewhere you feel most comfortable and that helps you achieve your financial

Introduction I think it’s time to take a look at what makes the most difference to your overall wealth and...

Savings Rate vs. Investment Return Rate

Introduction I think it’s time to take a look at what makes the most difference to your overall wealth and

If you’re like me, from time to time, you wonder where your KiwiSaver money is invested.

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What exactly is your KiwiSaver money invested in? (Asset Breakdown)

If you’re like me, from time to time, you wonder where your KiwiSaver money is invested.

A lot has happened during the last few years. You may have noticed your investment go through a rollercoaster ride...

How Global Markets and Events Impact Your KiwiSaver Balance

A lot has happened during the last few years. You may have noticed your investment go through a rollercoaster ride

What is Volatility Capacity and the Investment Horizon?

What is Volatility Capacity?

The opportunity cost and the realised cost are very important factors to consider when choosing the appropriate fund to invest...

Opportunity Cost vs Realised cost

The opportunity cost and the realised cost are very important factors to consider when choosing the appropriate fund to invest

With chatter about Cryptocurrency and Sharesies becoming a popular conversation during summer BBQs and potluck dinners …

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Can you lose money in KiwiSaver?

With chatter about Cryptocurrency and Sharesies becoming a popular conversation during summer BBQs and potluck dinners …

How KiwiSaver Schemes are Diversified

So what is Diversification?

Housing investment platform Positive Capital, KiwiSaver provider Pathfinder, and their parent company Alvarium have joined forces to create Positive Property....

KiwiSaver provider aiding community housing plan

Housing investment platform Positive Capital, KiwiSaver provider Pathfinder, and their parent company Alvarium have joined forces to create Positive Property.

KiwiSaver managers are currently not required to provide or offer financial advice for their customers like yourself. Of the 30+...

Does Your KiwiSaver Provider offer Independent Financial Advice?

KiwiSaver managers are currently not required to provide or offer financial advice for their customers like yourself. Of the 30+

In April 2021 the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) released guidance for KiwiSaver scheme providers managed fund fees and value for...

Have KiwiSaver Managers reacted since the FMA tightened their belt?

In April 2021 the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) released guidance for KiwiSaver scheme providers managed fund fees and value for

The demand for ethical investments in KiwiSaver is becoming increasingly popular, with 49% of Kiwi’s looking for a responsibly invested...

I want my KiwiSaver money invested ethically, should I invest with Fisher Funds?

The demand for ethical investments in KiwiSaver is becoming increasingly popular, with 49% of Kiwi’s looking for a responsibly invested