Own the US, straight from your pocket.
Direct access to over 3,000 US Shares & ETFs, with low fees and all traded in NZ dollars.
Kernel Shares & ETFS - Your shares fit better here.
No brokerage fees
No hidden fees or costs. Enjoy one transparent, inclusive FX fee on US shares & ETFs, with paid plan options that work best for your needs.
3,000+ Shares & ETFs
Explore a range of some of the biggest and most well-known US shares & ETFs.
Own shares in NZD
Own shares in NZD from start to finish, no managing conversions, no guesswork. What you see is what you own in your local currency.
Choose a tier for how you trade
Core
$0 NZD monthly
1.5% FX fee on US shares and ETFs
No commission fees
Unlimited trades
No minimums or maximums
Plus
$5 NZD monthly
0.6% FX fee on US shares and ETFs
No commission fees
Unlimited trades
No minimums or maximums
Access to Total World Fund and PIE Save (NEW)
Premium
$15 NZD monthly
0.4% FX fee on US shares and ETFs
No commission fees
Unlimited trades
No minimums or maximums
Access to Total World Fund and PIE Save (NEW)
From Apple to Amazon, it's all within reach
From tech giants and household names, to the businesses running things behind the scenes - build your portfolio, your way.
Get a better fit with other Kernel products
See your entire investment strategy come together. Manage your Kernel funds, Shares and ETFs, KiwiSaver balance & savings in one easy-to-use platform.
Your questions, answered
Getting started with Kernel's US Shares and ETFs is easy! You'll need a general individual Kernel account. Once you've gone through verification, navigate to the 'Shares & ETFs' tab and complete the digital form to sign up with our U.S. broker.
The S&P 500 can be a useful way to add broad exposure to large US companies to a long-term portfolio. It's even been cited by Warren Buffet as one of the best options available! However, it invests in shares only, so its value will rise and fall and it is not a complete, globally diversified portfolio on its own.
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