Market movements

News about the share market’s ups-and-downs, and resources to help you make investing decisions in uncertain times.

20 articles

Share market volatility: what you need to know
Let’s look at why the markets have been up and down (mostly down) lately, the most recent dip, and how to prepare your portfolio for future uncertainty.
Published date,4 April 2025
4 min read
News
How should I invest when the market dips?
It can be hard to know what to do in a market dip. We look at some things to keep in mind when the market dips, and ways you can respond when you’re in one.
Published date,11 March 2025
6 min read
Market movements
How much risk is right for me?
Different investments have different levels of risk. Letʻs look at what risk is, how it’s related to returns, and what you can do to manage it.
Published date,13 November 2023
5 min read
Investing basics
A short history of share market downturns
We look at some notable share market downturns and why it’s always important to look at the big picture (while not forgetting the finer details).
Published date,22 September 2022
6 min read
Explainers
How does the global economy affect investing?
In a super-connected world, it’s inevitable that global events can impact your investment portfolio right here in New Zealand. Let's look at some examples.
Published date,3 May 2022
5 min read
Explainers
Structuring your investment portfolio for a market dip
It’s impossible to say exactly when or how far a share market might dip—so it’s helpful to consider structuring your portfolio to weather a market dip.
Published date,2 May 2022
4 min read
Build your Portfolio
What do market dips mean for Kids Accounts?
If you’re investing for a kid’s future over the long term, you may experience a share market dip at some point along the way.
Published date,28 April 2022
3 min read
Market movements
What’s dollar-cost averaging?
Dollar-cost averaging is when you regularly invest the same amount in a particular investment. Let’s take a closer look at what it is and how it works.
Published date,23 February 2022
3 min read
Investing basics
How to review your investment portfolio
We cover the steps you need to take to review your investment portfolio and check it’s still on track to achieve your goals.
Published date,28 October 2021
5 min read
Build your Portfolio
How to manage your finances in a time of uncertainty
In times of uncertainty, what might you consider when it comes to your finances? We take a look at emergency funds, investments, mortgages, and more!
Published date,10 May 2020
5 min read
Explainers
What are interest rates and why should I care?
What’s an interest rate? What does it mean when interest rates are low? And how are interest rates related to the official cash rate? We explain!
Published date,22 January 2020
5 min read
Explainers
What is the Official Cash Rate (OCR)?
You may have heard the term 'Official Cash Rate (OCR)'—but what does it actually mean? We explain what the OCR is, and what impact it has on everyday Kiwis.
Published date,8 October 2019
5 min read
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What’s the deal with inflation?
Let’s take a look at inflation, how it affects your buying power, and how investing for the long term can help you beat it.
Published date,3 April 2019
4 min read
Explainers
Why invest for the long term?
At Sharesies, we encourage investing affordable, regular amounts over a long time period. But what are the actual benefits of investing long-term? We explain.
Published date,6 March 2019
4 min read
Explainers
The different dimensions of diversification
Let’s look at the different dimensions of diversification, and some different ways you might add a dash of diversity to your investment portfolio.
Published date,7 February 2019
5 min read
Build your Portfolio
Why you should set investment goals
Whether you’re investing towards retirement, a wedding, your first house, or something else entirely, goal-setting can take your investing to the next level.
Published date,19 December 2018
4 min read
Investing basics
What to think about before you sell
Whether it’s because you’ve met your investment goal, or you really need the money, here are a few things to think about before you sell.
Published date,8 November 2018
4 min read
Build your Portfolio
How to build financial resilience
We share our top four tips for building financial resilience, and weathering the ups and downs of investing.
Published date,3 September 2018
4 min read
Explainers
Look out for loss aversion
People hate losing things. In fact, people hate losing things a lot more than they like getting things. This is called loss aversion.
Published date,13 June 2018
5 min read
Explainers
Why do shares change price?
If you take a look at a line graph of any share price, sometimes it goes up in price, sometimes it goes down. But where do these movements come from?
Published date,27 March 2018
5 min read
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Market movements

Share market volatility: what you need to know

How should I invest when the market dips?

How much risk is right for me?

A short history of share market downturns

How does the global economy affect investing?

Structuring your investment portfolio for a market dip

What do market dips mean for Kids Accounts?

What’s dollar-cost averaging?

How to review your investment portfolio

How to manage your finances in a time of uncertainty

What are interest rates and why should I care?

What is the Official Cash Rate (OCR)?

What’s the deal with inflation?

Why invest for the long term?

The different dimensions of diversification

Why you should set investment goals

What to think about before you sell

How to build financial resilience

Look out for loss aversion

Why do shares change price?