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Ever had a burning desire to ask an expert any finance, investment, budgeting, cash flow or money related question?

We have, so that’s how Ask Kernel was born. A mix of short videos addressing your top questions.

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What is a company’s value?

When investing in the share market, how do you know what a company’s value is? Since March 2020 we have seen the value of almost

Stephen April 16, 2021

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With markets falling, should I sell?

As we approach the one-year anniversary of Capitulation Monday, 23rd March 2020 when the government announced New Zealand would enter a level 4 lockdown resulting

Dean March 5, 2021

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Everything you need to know about our Electric Vehicle Innovation Fund

The world is going through a digital revolution, with innovative companies transforming the world we live in faster than ever before. This could not be more

Christine February 17, 2021

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How Thematic Funds fit into your Investment Portfolio

We recently announced that we’re launching our first two thematic funds: the Kernel S&P Kensho Moonshots Innovation Fund and the Kernel S&P Kensho Electric Vehicle Innovation Fund. It’s exciting

Stephen February 3, 2021

An example of thematic funds is robotics

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The 101 of Investing in Thematic Funds 

Are you the sort of person who dreams about the next big thing or is astonished at how technology is changing and improving our lives? Yes? Us too. Welcome

Stephen January 26, 2021

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What should I do with my Bonus Bonds?

Guest author: Ruth from The Happy Saver . Re-published with Ruth’s permission. This week I’ve received even more emails about Bonus Bonds with people asking what investment options

Cat October 1, 2020

Building a portfolio when starting to invest

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How to start investing: building a portfolio

In this second instalment of how to start investing, we’re covering all you need to know about building a portfolio. If you missed part one,

Cat August 14, 2020

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How to start investing: part one

Successful investing isn’t as hard as you think. In this blog (part one!) we will walk you through key concepts and handy tips to help

Dean August 13, 2020

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All you need to know about KiwiSaver

KiwiSaver is a voluntary investment scheme set up by the government in 2007 to help Kiwis save for retirement. The government sets the rules and regulates

Stephen August 11, 2020