Exchange-traded funds
Invest in NZX, ASX, and US ETFs
Access over 4,500+ exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Sharesies, and spread your money across a group of investments—like shares, bonds, or commodities—or indexes like the S&P 500, NZX 50, and ASX 200 in a single order.
40+ NZ ETFs on the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX).
4,000+ US ETFs across the NYSE, Nasdaq, and CBOE.
300+ Australian ETFs on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Why invest in ETFs with Sharesies?
ETFs offer NZ investors diversified access to entire markets (local or international) in a single trade, with the flexibility to buy and sell throughout the trading day like ordinary shares.
Diversification, done easily
One order spreads your money across hundreds, sometimes thousands, of companies. If one stumbles, your whole portfolio doesn’t feel it.
Fees stay low
Most ETFs are passively managed, so ongoing costs stay down. Less paid in fees means more of your money stays invested.
Invest in one move
Buy a whole market or region in a single order, without needing to research and pick individual companies yourself.
Tools to support your investing
Put dollar-cost averaging into practice, find new investing opportunities, and reinvest dividends automatically.
Auto-invest
Set the frequency and amount you want to regularly invest, and auto-invest will place the orders for you.
AI Search
Search in your own words, and our AI-powered search tool can help you discover industry insights and new investments.
Auto-invest dividends
Invest any dividend you receive from a company or fund back into it automatically.
How we compare
| Amount to invest (NZD) | Sharesies | ASB Securities | Craigs IP | Hatch | Stake | Tiger Brokers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | $0.10 | $15.00 | $75.00 | Not offered | Not offered | $4.00 |
| $50 | $0.95 | $15.00 | $75.00 | Not offered | Not offered | $4.00 |
| $100 | $1.90 | $15.00 | $75.00 | Not offered | Not offered | $4.00 |
| $200 | $3.80 | $15.00 | $75.00 | Not offered | Not offered | $4.00 |
| $500 | $9.50 | $15.00 | $75.00 | Not offered | Not offered | $4.00 |
| $1,000 | $19.00 | $15.00 | $75.00 | Not offered | Not offered | $4.00 |
| $10,000 | $25.00 | $30.00 | $125.00 | Not offered | Not offered | $30.00 |
| $25,000 | $25.00 | $75.00 | $312.50 | Not offered | Not offered | $75.00 |
Updated 9 March 2026. Fee amounts are for a single order in displayed currency, and include transaction and currency exchange fees from an NZD deposit—other fees may apply. Sharesies pricing is compared against competitors’ standard pricing accessed from their websites. For the most up-to-date competitor info, visit their websites. On Sharesies, top-ups and withdrawals can only be made in NZD.
Share transfers
Transfer ETFs into Sharesies—it’s free on our end
We don’t charge a fee to transfer NZX, ASX, or US-listed ETFs you own elsewhere into Sharesies. Plus, you could earn Airpoints™ on your transfers.
Eligibility and Terms & Conditions apply to prizes and all Sharesies Airpoints offers. Investments in the Sharesies KiwiSaver Scheme are not eligible to earn Airpoints or prizes.
Plans
Get transaction fees covered on a Sharesies plan
If you’re investing regularly, a Sharesies plan might help you save on transaction fees. Plus, you can get access to extra benefits, features, and Airpoints™.
Eligibility and Terms & Conditions apply to prizes and all Sharesies Airpoints offers. Investments in the Sharesies KiwiSaver Scheme are not eligible to earn Airpoints or prizes.
Ready to build your portfolio?
Here’s what you need to start investing with Sharesies in New Zealand.
Be 16 or over
For investing on behalf of someone under 18, we have Kids Accounts.
Valid ID and address
A valid NZ passport or driver licence works best—we also accept other ID.
NZ bank account
For getting money into and out of Sharesies.
Still have questions?
An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a collection of investments—like shares, bonds, or commodities—bundled into a single fund that trades on a stock exchange. Instead of picking individual companies, one ETF can give you exposure to hundreds at once. Because ETFs trade on an exchange, you can buy and sell them during market hours at the current market price. They're popular with New Zealand investors as a low-cost, diversified way to invest in both local and international markets. Sharesies offers a wide range of ETFs from NZ, US, and Australian exchanges.
An index fund is a type of investment fund designed to track the performance of a specific market index—for example, the S&P 500 (the 500 largest US companies) or the NZX 50 (the 50 largest NZ companies). Rather than a fund manager selecting individual stocks, the fund simply holds the same assets as the index it tracks. This passive approach can typically result in lower fees than actively managed funds. Index funds can be structured as ETFs or managed funds.