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Budget 2026 just reshaped how NZ investors could be taxed on foreign shares. With a proposed $100,000 FIF threshold and expanded RAM rules, here’s what’s proposed, and why it matters.

One cent or $5, dividends can add up. Here’s how dividend reinvestment plans (DRIPs) work, and when to use them or take the cash.

It’s easy to get caught up in all the excitement of the possibility of buying into one of your favourite companies - that’s just human! But, before you go putting all of your money into the latest, greatest IPOs, follow these four steps.

Learn what pre‑market and after‑hours trading are, why they matter in NZ, how orders work differently, and the risks to watch for.

A ‘pump and dump’ is a market manipulation scam designed to lure everyday investors into buying a stock that’s being artificially hyped. Once enough people have piled in and the price has risen, the scammers quickly sell their own shares for a profit — leaving everyone else holding the losses.

Is this an investment as good as gold? Throughout human history this enduring and lustrous noble metal has been a hot commodity. From ensuring your mummified self’s immortalization to hedging against inflation, it draws on thousands of years of proof (and counting!) as a way to store wealth.

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 formula, tax on dividends, and read about the best dividend stocks in different markets around the world.

Money market funds are considered a low risk, stable option for investing cash, you might even earn money market dividends. So how do money market funds work?

Do you put your money where your morals are? ESG investing lets you align your portfolio with your values by considering Environmental, Social, and Governance factors. But how you define ethics, and how you invest, is always up to you.

Not sure if you should sell your shares, or hold them? If you didn’t think about this when you first bought shares, you’re not the only one. Even if you do have a plan of when to sell your stocks, life happens and those plans often change.

When it comes to investing the biggest mistake women make isn’t being risk-averse, or their returns. Studies show that women are often better investors than men. So what’s really holding our wāhine back?

Having big emotions are great when buying the perfect gift for a special someone, but it's not so ideal when emotions affect investment decisions. Learn how long term investing strategies can help you avoid emotional investing.