NZ shares
Invest in NZX-listed shares and ETFs
Buy shares in over 170 New Zealand companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX).
121 NZX-listed companies
46 NZX-listed ETFs
Why invest in NZ shares?
Access well-known NZ companies such as Air New Zealand, Infratil, and Meridian Energy, as well as ETFs tracking indexes like the NZX 50—the top 50 companies listed on the NZX by market cap.
Familiar companies
NZ companies might be more familiar—you might use their products or have seen them in the news.
Invest in NZD
Your money stays in NZ dollars, so exchange rates won’t eat into your returns.
Tax credits included
Imputation credits on NZ dividends can reduce your own tax bill, so you’re not taxed twice.
Get the full NZ shares experience
Get deeper market visibility, take part in company decisions, access capital raising opportunities, and KiwiSaver investment choice.
NZX market depth
See if there are NZ shares available at the price you want to buy at, or if there are buyers waiting at the price you want to sell at. Available on a $15 pricing plan.
Shareholder voting
Help shape the future of companies listed on the NZX by taking part in shareholder votes through Sharesies.
Corporate actions
Get access to capital raising opportunities, including placements, share purchase plans, rights offers, and initial public offerings (IPOs).
Self-select NZ shares
With the Sharesies KiwiSaver Scheme, you can invest your KiwiSaver balance in your own choice of NZX-listed investments.
Automate your investing
Put your investing on repeat, and automatically reinvest any dividends you receive.
Auto-invest
Set the frequency and amount you want to regularly invest, and auto-invest will place the orders for you.
Dividend reinvestment plans (DRPs)
Reinvest dividends into additional shares instead of receiving cash if the investment pays a dividend.
Auto-invest dividends
Invest any dividend you receive from a company or fund back into it automatically.
Fee caps
Make the most of capped transaction fees
No matter how large your order, your transaction fee will never be more than the fee caps.
Exchange | Max transaction fee per order |
|---|---|
US shares | up to $5 USD |
Australian shares | up to $15 AUD |
NZ shares | up to $25 NZD |
Fee caps apply on individual share orders. Currency exchange fees may apply.
How we compare
| Amount to invest (AUD) | Sharesies | ASB Securities* | Craigs IP | Hatch | Stake | Tiger Brokers** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | $0.12 | $15.40 | $91.19 | Not offered | Not offered | $5.04 |
| $50 | $1.20 | $16.30 | $91.75 | Not offered | Not offered | $5.21 |
| $100 | $2.41 | $17.30 | $92.38 | Not offered | Not offered | $5.40 |
| $200 | $4.82 | $19.30 | $93.63 | Not offered | Not offered | $5.78 |
| $500 | $12.05 | $25.30 | $97.38 | Not offered | Not offered | $6.92 |
| $1,000 | $20.08 | $35.30 | $103.63 | Not offered | Not offered | $8.82 |
| $10,000 | $65.08 | $230.60 | $276.88 | Not offered | Not offered | $43.03 |
| $25,000 | $140.08 | $576.50 | $692.19 | Not offered | Not offered | $101.30 |
*ASB Securities website does not set out the exchange fee charged for AUD:NZD, Sharesies has assumed a 2% fee based on estimates from ASB's online foreign exchange calculator.
**Tiger Brokers pricing determined using a price of $200 USD per share
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 your portfolio into Sharesies—it’s free on our end
We’ve waived our inward transfer fee, making it easy for you to consolidate any NZX, ASX, or US-listed shares you, your business, or your trust hold elsewhere into Sharesies. Plus, you could earn Airpoints™ on your transfers.
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?
Yes, you can transfer NZX-listed investments you hold elsewhere into Sharesies for free, using your CSN (or Holder Number) and FIN. The transfer itself can take up to two business days to complete once requested.
Sharesies doesn't charge a fee to transfer shares in. Your existing broker or registry—for example, Link Market Services, Computershare, or Forsyth Barr—may charge their own fee on their end, so it's worth checking with them directly before you start.
The main difference is currency. Holding on the NZX means your trades and dividends settle in NZD, which removes the currency exchange fees and exchange rate exposure that come with holding the ASX-listed version. Which side makes sense for you depends on which currency you'd rather be exposed to and where the rest of your portfolio sits.
NZX trades settle on a T+2 cycle, meaning settlement happens two business days after your trade executes. This applies to both buy and sell orders, so sell proceeds typically become available to withdraw two business days after the sale.
As a general rule, NZX-listed PIE funds are treated differently for tax purposes than direct overseas investments, but how that applies to your FIF threshold depends on your specific holdings. Sharesies doesn't provide tax advice—for anything specific to your situation, it's best to check with a tax professional or the IRD website.
