Build your Portfolio

Learn about different investments, easy investing strategies, and how to build a diversified investment portfolio.

39 articles

An intro to investing in small-cap stocks
We deep dive into the unique opportunities and risks that come with small-cap stocks, and cover what you should know before investing in one.
Published date,23 July 2024
5 min read
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How to choose a company to invest in
Not sure which companies to invest in? Here’s our step-by-step guide on the key things to look at when you’re trying to choose a company.
Published date,13 June 2024
5 min read
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An investing checklist for the new year
The start of the year is a great time to do a “financial stocktake” and think about what kind of investing you’d like to do in the year ahead!
Published date,11 January 2024
4 min read
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Structuring your investment portfolio for a market dip
It’s impossible to say exactly when or how far a share market might dip—so it’s helpful to consider structuring your portfolio to weather a market dip.
Published date,2 May 2022
4 min read
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Five emotional biases to avoid in investing
One thing we talk about a lot is how investing isn’t all about dollars and cents. In reality, it can be an emotional thing.
Published date,23 February 2022
7 min read
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How to compare funds tracking the same index
Let’s look at the differences between exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track the same index, and how you might choose one to invest in.
Published date,12 January 2022
4 min read
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How to review your investment portfolio
We cover the steps you need to take to review your investment portfolio and check it’s still on track to achieve your goals.
Published date,28 October 2021
5 min read
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The easy investing strategy you didn’t know about
Who knew setting-and-forgetting counts as an investing strategy? We cover what this strategy involves, and how it can help you reach your financial goals.
Published date,31 August 2021
3 min read
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Why invest in Australian shares?
Why invest in Australian shares? What makes it different from investing in shares in New Zealand or the US?
Published date,12 August 2021
3 min read
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What Australian shares are available on Sharesies?
We look at the history of the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and explain what Australian shares you can access through Sharesies.
Published date,10 March 2021
2 min read
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Oliver Mander: Investing in NZ’s tourism sector
In his latest deep dive into key New Zealand industries, business consultant and financial columnist Oliver Mander examines how New Zealand’s tourism sector is adapting to the sharp decline in international visitors—and what this means for investors.
Published date,14 October 2020
12 min read
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Peter Griffin: What you need to know about soaring tech stock prices
Peter Griffin takes a look at how tech stocks have led the market’s recovery at a scale and speed few economists predicted.
Published date,23 September 2020
7 min read
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How to choose which US companies and funds to invest in
The process you might go through to choose a US investment is really similar to choosing an NZ investment—you’ve just got more options to choose from!
Published date,15 September 2020
5 min read
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Investing in the US share market from New Zealand
Let's take a look at the key things to know about when you invest in US shares from NZ like liquidity, opening hours, and currency movements.
Published date,31 August 2020
4 min read
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Oliver Mander: Investing in New Zealand’s healthcare sector
Oliver Mander examines New Zealand’s health spending, and checks how NZX-listed healthcare companies are doing during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Published date,20 August 2020
7 min read
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Oliver Mander: Investing in New Zealand’s energy sector
Diving deep into New Zealand’s energy sector, Oliver Mander examines what the Tiwai Point closure means for investors—and for New Zealand.
Published date,31 July 2020
8 min read
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What US shares are available on Sharesies?
Let’s look at the US share market and what US shares you’re able to invest in on Sharesies.
Published date,21 June 2020
4 min read
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A Q&A with four wāhine about money
For International Women’s Day 2020, we had a kōrero with four wāhine about financial empowerment, experiences, and the best money advice they’ve ever got!
Published date,7 March 2020
10 min read
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A quick look at investing overseas
Why invest in overseas investments? And if you are going to invest overseas, what’s the difference between Australia and the USA, or Europe and China?
Published date,5 December 2019
4 min read
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Why invest in New Zealand?
When you invest in a New Zealand company, you’re giving that company the ability to invest in its own growth.
Published date,18 November 2019
4 min read
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Investing ethically: It’s up to you
Investors are no longer making decisions solely on a financial basis. We explain how to invest ethically, and what to look for when you’re investing ethically.
Published date,11 November 2019
5 min read
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How to invest online
Sharesies’ essential guide to investing online. We explain how to buy shares, why you might want to invest online, and what investments are available.
Published date,30 October 2019
15 min read
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Investing myths: “Don’t invest what you can’t afford to lose”
A common investing phrase you might’ve heard is 'don’t invest money that you can’t afford to lose'. But is it actually good advice?
Published date,19 September 2019
4 min read
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Some investment strategies to get you started
We explain a few of the most common investment strategies—including dollar-cost averaging and fundamental analysis.
Published date,13 August 2019
6 min read
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How to build your own investment portfolio
How do you mix and match companies, exchange-traded funds, and managed funds together to build a portfolio?
Published date,10 July 2019
4 min read
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Are companies riskier than managed funds and ETFs?
All investing has risk—but are some investments riskier than others? We explore if investing in companies is risky, and share some tips for managing that risk.
Published date,30 June 2019
3 min read
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Why invest in companies?
We look at some reasons why people invest in individual companies—more choice, more control, and more involvement as a shareholder!
Published date,23 June 2019
4 min read
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Before you start investing
We share our top tips on how to make a plan before you start investing so you’re in the best position to grow your Portfolio over time.
Published date,4 June 2019
4 min read
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It’s time for a check up
Let’s get ready to revisit your New Year investment goals. We'll check how you’re tracking, and look at how you can make adjustments (if you need to).
Published date,28 March 2019
4 min read
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The different dimensions of diversification
Let’s look at the different dimensions of diversification, and some different ways you might add a dash of diversity to your investment portfolio.
Published date,7 February 2019
5 min read
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Managing those holiday expenses
It can be tempting to stop investing over the holiday season. But we reckon we’ve got a better idea: just keep going at an amount you can afford!
Published date,17 December 2018
4 min read
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What to think about before you sell
Whether it’s because you’ve met your investment goal, or you really need the money, here are a few things to think about before you sell.
Published date,8 November 2018
4 min read
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How do I form an investing habit?
We share our top tips on how to build an investing habit—from starting small, to investing with mates.
Published date,18 October 2018
4 min read
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Little by little or all at once?
We toss up the difference between investing a lump sum vs. investing small, regular amounts and what's the best way to grow your returns.
Published date,10 October 2018
4 min read
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Invest, save, or spend?
What’s the difference between investing, saving, and spending? And how do you know which one to do with the money you have?
Published date,22 August 2018
4 min read
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Buy a house, invest in shares, or have it all?
60% of Kiwis own homes, while only 20% own shares—but which is a better investment? We weigh up the benefits of investing in property vs. shares.
Published date,6 August 2018
6 min read
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Investing young: knowledge is power
In NZ, only 9% of Kiwis under 30 own shares vs 30% of Kiwis over 60. How does investing change over a life time, and what’s stopping young Kiwis from investing?
Published date,30 July 2018
4 min read
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Top 3 Kiwi investing myths
We bust the top 3 Kiwi investing myths: risk, cost, and the knowledge you need to start investing!
Published date,9 July 2018
4 min read
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How human behaviour impacts our financial decisions
Zoe Wallis shares some of the weird and wonderful tricks our mind can play on us when it comes to making decisions about money.
Published date,7 June 2017
5 min read
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An intro to investing in small-cap stocks

How to choose a company to invest in

An investing checklist for the new year

Structuring your investment portfolio for a market dip

Five emotional biases to avoid in investing

How to compare funds tracking the same index

How to review your investment portfolio

The easy investing strategy you didn’t know about

Why invest in Australian shares?

What Australian shares are available on Sharesies?

Oliver Mander: Investing in NZ’s tourism sector

Peter Griffin: What you need to know about soaring tech stock prices

How to choose which US companies and funds to invest in

Investing in the US share market from New Zealand

Oliver Mander: Investing in New Zealand’s healthcare sector

Oliver Mander: Investing in New Zealand’s energy sector

What US shares are available on Sharesies?

A Q&A with four wāhine about money

A quick look at investing overseas

Why invest in New Zealand?

Investing ethically: It’s up to you

How to invest online

Investing myths: “Don’t invest what you can’t afford to lose”

Some investment strategies to get you started

How to build your own investment portfolio

Are companies riskier than managed funds and ETFs?

Why invest in companies?

Before you start investing

It’s time for a check up

The different dimensions of diversification

Managing those holiday expenses

What to think about before you sell

How do I form an investing habit?

Little by little or all at once?

Invest, save, or spend?

Buy a house, invest in shares, or have it all?

Investing young: knowledge is power

Top 3 Kiwi investing myths

How human behaviour impacts our financial decisions