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Learn the lingo and the lessons! The investing world has a habit of hiding behind technical terms and fancy charts, which makes it feel more complex than it is. The simple truth is, investing success usually goes hand in hand with straightforward habits and steady nerves.

6 min read
Amanda Broughton
March 26, 2024

The Vanguard S&P 500 and the S&P 500 Index

The word vanguard means ‘a group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas’. So does the investment firm behind the Vanguard S&P 500 live up to their name?
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Amanda Broughton
February 29, 2024

What are dividends?

If generating a regular income is high on your list of investing priorities, understanding dividend stocks could be a valuable addition to your investor toolkit. Learn about dividend yield, tax on dividends, and read about the best dividend stocks in different markets around the world.
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8 min read
Belinda Nash
November 7, 2023

The story behind Dow Jones, and The Dow Jones Index explained

The Dow goes up… the Dow goes down… but even experienced investors may not understand what the Dow is, how it’s calculated and why it’s so influential. We get Dow-n into the detail of this prominent index so next time it hits the headlines, you’re infomed.
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7 min read
Belinda Nash
October 31, 2023

The NYSE: New York Stock Exchange

Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway lists on the New York Stock Exchange, and so do some of the world’s most well-known brands. Find out what makes the NYSE the exchange of choice for the blue-chip companies, and why you’ll never confuse it for the Nasdaq again.
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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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14 min read
September 7, 2023

Glossary of share market terms: How to speak shares

You might be a seasoned share market investor like Warren Buffet, or an everyday Kiwi investing with KiwiSaver. Whatever your level of share market smarts, you’re probably reading this to increase your investing knowledge, so welcome! In this glossary, we cover the basic stock market terms in simple language.
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8 min read
Amanda Broughton
August 28, 2023

Investing for beginners: How to invest, and where to start

For beginners learning how to invest in stocks, it can feel like the first day in a new job: exciting and full of possibilities but pretty overwhelming! If you’re ready to put your money to work, our guide to investing for beginners can help you learn how to invest.
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8 min read
Belinda Nash
August 22, 2023

What’s the difference between saving and investing?

Not sure whether you should save your money or invest it? We’ve covered the definition of saving money, and given a solid investment definition along with pros and cons of each, so you can decide what works for you.
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7 min read
Belinda Nash
July 31, 2023

What is the Nasdaq?

Comparing share markets with share markets is like comparing apples to pineapples. And just like AAPL and DOLE, the Nasdaq and NYSE are not the same. Let’s start by peeling the skin off the Nasdaq and get fruity learning what makes it different.
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5 min read
Amanda Broughton
July 25, 2023

What are bonds?

Prepare to be stirred, and shaken as we cover a definition that’s all (asset) class, ‘what are bonds?’ A staple of many long-term investment portfolios, and often mentioned alongside risk, we’ll help you to understand different bond types such as government bonds, and how bonds work.
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6 min read
Amanda Broughton
June 29, 2023

What is dollar-cost averaging?

Dollar-cost averaging (DCA) is an investment strategy that can help manage risk. Learn how dollar cost averaging works so you can decide if this strategy suits your investment goals.
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7 min read
Amanda Broughton
June 28, 2023

How to invest: diversifying your investment portfolio

Diversity in its many forms, is widely considered as a factor in increasing investment performance. So how do you put portfolio diversification into practice? The old ‘eggs in one basket’ analogy has become a cliché, but it works.
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