Investing education

Why every crisis feels different – but often follows a familiar path Every market crisis feels unique in the moment. The headlines are alarming, the causes feel unprecedented, and the uncertainty can make even experienced Kiwi investors wonder whether "this time is different". Yet history tells us something important: while the trigger of each crisis…

For thousands of years, gold has been a trusted store of value through wars, inflation, and financial panics. That reputation hasn’t dimmed in modern markets – if anything, it’s been reinforced over the last 12 months. With geopolitical tensions elevated – investors are increasingly interested in the precious metal and its role as a potential…

Navigating Market Volatility: How Kiwi Investors Can Think About Risk and Safe‑Haven Assets Each month, InvestNow invites our investment managers to share their thoughts on our monthly theme. This month, we’ve asked AMP and Fisher Funds to discuss navigating market volatility - specifically, how Kiwi investors can think about risk and the role of safe‑haven…

Investor sentiment survey This article originally appeared in the Autumn 2026 issue of Informed Investor Magazine. Joanna Mathers takes a deep dive into the results of the Informed Investor sentiment survey (powered by InvestNow) and discovers a cohort that’s cautiously optimistic, despite the tumult of the wider world. In 2025, international geopolitics was the key…

At InvestNow, the safety and security of our client’s investments is our top priority. Technology There are several layers of protection which minimise the risk of anyone being able to access your account without authorisation. For the platform, supplied by our custodian Adminis, all data is stored in encrypted disks and servers and requires Multi…

A lot of the conversation around investing focuses on building up a sufficient nest egg for retirement. But what about when you’re already there? What about when you’re within touching distance? It’s one of the least discussed parts of investing, yet arguably one of the most important. Just because you’re a certain age, it doesn’t…

Tom is the Head of the Customer Services Team for InvestNow, having worked for InvestNow for the past 8 years. He is passionate about providing excellent customer service and helping customers on their investment journey. 2025 has been a rollercoaster year for investors – from plunging on global trade-fuelled volatility before climbing to all-time highs…

One of the great things about KiwiSaver is how it allows Kiwis to invest in their retirement regularly without having to lift a finger. But that doesn’t mean it’s a set-and-forget investment tool. Many people miss out on tens of thousands of dollars by neglecting to engage with their KiwiSaver portfolio. Even otherwise savvy investors…

What happens to your investment if InvestNow goes under? When it comes to investing, trust matters. You’re committing your hard-earned money, so it’s natural to wonder what would happen to your assets if your investment platform fell over. It’s important to note there is nothing to suggest our business is anywhere near going under -…

Planting the Seed: Long-Term Investing for Children Welcome to the October 2025 Manager’s Perspective. Each month, InvestNow invites our investment managers to discuss our monthly theme. This month, we asked AMP some questions to help you better understand their investment styles, strategies, and perspectives on giving kids a financial head start. Read the questions and…

Thinking about giving the young ones in your life a head start? Opening an investing account is one of the smartest gifts you can give them. Instead of toys that get forgotten or cash that gets spent, an investment grows quietly in the background, eventually becoming a significant asset that can really set up their…

KiwiSaver Trends | Navigating Growth, Fees and Ethical Priorities Welcome to the September 2025 Manager’s Perspective. Each month, InvestNow invites our investment managers to discuss our monthly theme. This month, we asked Smart and Milford some questions to help you better understand their investment styles, strategies, and perspectives on current KiwiSaver trends. Read the questions…