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  1. 5 July 2024

    Bonds Guide

    The Bonds Guide provides investors with information on how to choose, buy and own bonds.

  2. 5 July 2024

    Managed Fund Guide

    The Managed Fund Guide is your guide to choosing, buying and monitoring managed funds and exchange traded funds (ETFs).

  3. 5 July 2024

    Shares guide

    The Shares Guide was produced by the FMA to help novice investors navigate investing in shares.

  4. 5 July 2024

    Bonds

    When you buy a bond, you’re lending money to a bond issuer - usually a government, council or company - for a set period of time (the term). The term is fixed by the issuer and can range between one and 30 years. They’re often known as ‘fixed interest’ investments. Learn more about the different types of bonds and understand their returns, risks and costs here.

  5. 5 July 2024

    Types of investments

    There are many ways to invest your money, though some investments are riskier than others. What’s right for you will depend on your investment goals and investing experience. Watch our video to learn more.

  6. 5 July 2024

    Shares

    When you buy shares, you're buying a small part of a company. You can buy shares directly or own them through a managed fund which pools many investors’ money. Shares are riskier than other types of investments such as bonds and cash investments. Before diving into the share market, learn more about the ins and outs of trading and stock investment.

  7. 21 May 2024

    Investment advice

    An investment adviser works with you to: Understand your needs and goals, find options to suit your situation, explain how each investment works, the risks and possible returns, and what it costs, and more.

  8. 7 November 2023

    Consumer

    This section of our website provides useful information for consumers or investors on investment basics; getting financial advice, everyday finance such as banking and insurance and financing retirement with a superannuation fund or KiwiSaver.

  9. 11 September 2023

    Campaigns

    The FMA works with a number of partners around the world to increase awareness of investing, KiwiSaver and Scams. This page displays our campaign activity.

  10. 29 August 2023

    Investing

    We all invest for the same reason – to grow our money. In this section of the FMA website we provide you with the fundamentals of managing your investments to meet your risk profile and goals.

  13. 7 March 2023

    Investing basics

    Understand the basics of investing by working out what kind of investor you are and learning the skills to manage your investments confidently. Helping investors make better informed decisions.

  14. 28 February 2023

    Deciding how to invest

    Deciding how you wish to invest? Read about the three most important things to consider before you invest: risk, return and cost.

  15. 8 November 2022

    Mortgage advice

    A mortgage adviser works with you to: Understand your needs and goals, work out what you can afford to borrow, find options to suit your situation and more. A mortgage adviser is a go-between who deals with banks or other lenders to arrange a home loan for you.