Yesterday the US Federal Reserve cut the Fed Fund rate by 0.50%, which was on the higher end of market expectations. Read more to find the potential impact on NZ markets.

US Federal Reserve Cuts Rate by 50bp to 5%

We explore why Listed REITs and Listed Infrastructure are well suited for the current economic climate and how their characteristics make them valuable assets for any portfolio.

Portfolio Construction: Infrastructure vs Property vs Equities 

Target maturity bond funds are an interesting alternative to direct bond investments or term deposits. Find out why in our blog. 

How Target Maturity Bond Funds Are Changing The Game 

In the third part of our series on dividends, we compare the outcomes of cashing out dividends versus reinvesting them to understand the best approach for maximizing returns.

Dividends vs Portfolio Drawdown : Part 3

Wondering whether you should invest in the NZ 50 Fund or the NZ 20 Fund? Find out why the NZ20 is our index fund of choice in our blog.

The NZ 20 vs NZ 50

Our latest rebalance highlights significant adjustments in the NZ20 fund, with Infratil's capital raise impacting its weighting. Learn more notable changes in our latest blog.

Latest Index Fund Rebalancing: June 2024

Dividend growth strategies have become increasingly popular among retail investors due to the appeal of passive income. But is this strategy great for building long term wealth?

Is Investing for Dividends Bad for Long Term Wealth? Part 2

Where is the best place to put money you’ll need in the next few months or couple of years? Let’s take a look. 

Cash Fund, Term Deposit or Saving Account: Which Do I Choose? 

Everyone loves a dividend. Getting paid simply by owning shares in a company feels good. But is it ultimately the best outcome for you or the company to do so?

Should Companies Pay High Dividends? Part 1

In a matter of days, many of New Zealand's trusts will face a change that's set to increase their annual tax rate by a whopping 18%. Find out what this can mean for you.

The Incoming Trust Tax Wave: How PIEs Can Be Lifesavers for NZ Trusts

AI is coming, tax policy changes and boring investing is back  - find out what these themes can mean for investors in 2024.

Market Update: AI is Coming, Tax Policy Changes and Boring Investing is Back  

Looking at the example of a Cash Fund, we lay out how an investor should consider multiple factors when structuring and selecting their investments.

The PIE is Growing

A lot has been happening around the world recently - rising bonds, an nz election and more. Find out what this means for you as an investor. 

Market Update: Rising Bond Yields, NZ Election Impact and Cash is Still King

Kernel CE Dean Anderson shares his thoughts on the latest insights from the FMA's 2023 Annual KiwiSaver Report. 

KiwiSaver: The Good, The Bad and The Lessons

Global equity funds can provide a simple, convenient and cost-effective way to invest by allowing investors to indirectly own a small part of large international companies.

Diversifying With Purpose: The Role Of Global Equity Index Funds 

Have you heard of the concept SPIVA but not quite sure what it entails? We dive into how SPIVA is used to evaluate the effectiveness of active management strategies.

What is SPIVA?

The Kernel Global ESG Fund is a globally diversified index fund aligned with the objectives of the 2016 Paris Agreement, with ESG considerations. Read to find out more.

Introducing the Kernel Global ESG Fund, a Paris Aligned index fund

ETFs and index funds are not the same thing and if you're a passive investor in New Zealand, you really should be investing through an Index Fund.

Why ETFs Are Unsuitable for New Zealand Investors

Want to improve your financial situation but not sure how where to start? Check out the Kernel guide to prioritising your financial goals.

How to Prioritise Your Financial Goals

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In recent years there has been an explosion in DIY investing, supported by the birth of user-friendly, low-cost, investment platforms.

DIY Investing vs Financial Advisors: When, Why, How?

Wondering where to start with engaging a financial adviser or looking to change things up? We explain where and how to start your search.

A Financial Adviser’s Worth: When and How to Work With One

Often the S&P 500 index or ETF can be a go-to for many NZ investors, but is it the most suitable investment option? 

S&P 500 vs S&P Global 100: Which Should I Invest In?

With growing demand for ESG funds both in NZ and globally, we're proud to introduce Kernel's sustainable fund series.

Getting to know Kernel’s Sustainable Funds

Scratching your head thinking about tax and investing? Our simple, easy to read beginners guide makes tax and investing easy.

A Beginners Guide to Tax and Investing

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Thematic funds have a particular place in an investment portfolio, but often investors are unsure how they fit. 

How Thematic Funds Fit Into Your Investment Portfolio

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Are you the sort of person who dreams about investing in the next big thing? Welcome to investing in Thematic Funds.

The 101 of Investing in Thematic Funds 

There are hundreds of indices and many different funds available, so how do you choose the right index fund? Follow these 7 simple tips.

7 Things to Consider When Choosing the Right Index Fund

Our range of financial resources can support you or your clients' financial journey, whatever the investment strategy. 

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Investing involves risk including the possible loss of principal and there is no assurance that the investment will provide positive performance over any period of time.

The information provided should not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations and should not be considered specific legal, investment or tax advice.

Any information we provide is general only and current at the time of writing.

Kernel Wealth Limited (Kernel) is the issuer and manager of the Kernel Scheme. 

 for the Product Disclosure Statement. Past performance is not an indicator of future returns.

All returns are exclusive of tax. As PIE tax and withholding tax on interest earnt depend on personal factors, it would be confusing to include and unlikely to change the outcome. We have used the NZX50 gross index daily price series, where all dividends were reinvested on ex-date, exclusive of fees. Fees would have a negligible impact on the relative outcome of the different strategies.

Savings were made every Thursday for weeks in a row with investments made at market close. The 90 day bank bill rate was used for illustrative purposes, in reality cash savings account rates vary periodically. Past performance is no indicator of future performance for any investment. This article does not constitute financial advice, as your personal circumstances have not been taken into account.

 There are alternatives available for individual investors, including comparable value and de minimis exceptions but the hassle and associated cost likely outweighs the benefit achieved for most investors. Any NZ fund manager only has the FDR option. 28% is the PIR rate for those earning over $48,000, but if individually investing in companies the rate is up to 39%. Please note this is not tax advice as we are not a tax accounting firm and we don’t know your situation.

Whether you’re just getting started or a seasoned investor, here you can find everything you need to know about investing in the share markets.

Investing

Keen to save smarter for what matters today and tomorrow? Here you can learn the ins and outs of budgeting, saving and money management.

Saving

KiwiSaver can be a great tool to use on your road to a financially secure retirement. So, here is everything that you need to know to be able to get the most of your KiwiSaver.

KiwiSaver

Wondering how to decipher between the Kernel funds, or which might be most suitable for your goals? We explain it all in our blogs below. 

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Set your kids up for a financially secure future. Teach them the foundations of money and investing all while learning more yourself. 

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An easily complicated topic, we simply explain how tax impacts your investments.

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