The Anatomy of a Crisis

Article written by Jason Choy, InvestNow, Senior Portfolio Manager – April 2026

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 differs, the sequence often rhymes.

By looking back at major crises like the Global Financial Crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, and now […]

Gold and your Portfolio: What Kiwi investors should know in 2026

Article written by Jason Choy, InvestNow, Senior Portfolio Manager – March 2026

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 “safe haven” when uncertainty spikes.

In this article, we’ll look at how gold […]

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 assets during uncertain times. Below, they offer their insights on the key risks, opportunities, and portfolio considerations shaping today’s environment.

Katrina Kruger CFA
Senior […]

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 concern for the investors who took part in the Informed Investor sentiment survey (powered by InvestNow). War, United States’ vituperative attacks on the established global order, the spectre of climate crisis and talk of an […]

Account safety & security

Article written by InvestNow – February 2026

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 Factor Authentication (MFA) to access all systems. User permissions and access levels are regularly […]

Investing in (or close to) retirement

Article written by Jason Choy, InvestNow, Senior Portfolio Manager – January 2026

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 necessarily mean you need to do a 180 on your […]

How to perform an annual health check on your investments in 2026

Article written by Tom Ayling, InvestNow, Head of Customer Services – December 2025

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 driven by […]

5 Ways to Optimise Your KiwiSaver

Article written by Jason Choy, InvestNow, Senior Portfolio Manager – December 2025

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 often fail to really capitalise on what’s on offer.

The good news? Optimising your KiwiSaver is often really simple – […]

The safeguards in place for your hard-earned money

Article written by InvestNow – November 2025

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 – in fact, InvestNow has never been stronger! However, we do get this question a lot, and rightly so. 

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 their responses below.

Dipen Acharya
Senior Client Adviser
AMP

Q1: What is the single biggest benefit […]