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Investing

Investing or thinking about investing? We can help you on your investing journey.

In this section we provide useful information on the risk profile of different investment types and give you the fundamentals of managing your investments to meet your goals. 

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How to be a smart investor

FMA article that explains what it takes to be a smart investor including basic investment principles, getting financial advice and creating a sound investment plan.

Learn how to be a smart investor

Read our 7 top tips to keep in mind when you're starting out or looking into a new type of investment.

Get clued up on the basics

Here's what you need to know about managing and maintaining your hard-earned investment.

Get our management tips

We talk about everything from Crypto to KiwiSaver.

Find your ideal investment product

'Ethical investing', 'responsible investing', 'green finance', 'sustainable investing', 'social investing', 'ESG'. Whatever you call it, many of us are keen to align our investment choices to our values. But before you jump in because an investment claims to be 'ethical', take a deeper look at what you’re investing in and other factors you may need to consider.

Read all about ethical investing

Learn how to choose, use and understand the risks of online investing platforms.

View our online investing pages

Find out how to find and work with an Adviser.

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