Dividend Investing Guides
Free educational resources for NZ dividend investors. Learn the fundamentals, understand tax implications, and build your investment knowledge.
Educational Content Only: These guides are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. We are not a Financial Advice Provider (FAP) or Financial Service Provider (FSP). Consult a licensed financial adviser for personalized advice.
NZX Fundamentals
What is the NZX?
A plain-English overview of New Zealand's main stock exchange — its listed companies, main indices, trading hours, and how it fits alongside the ASX and US markets.
How to Buy NZ Shares
Step-by-step walkthrough for buying NZX-listed shares. Pick a broker, open an account, fund it, research, and place your first order.
NZ Stock Market Hours 2026
NZX trading hours, pre-open and closing auction times, the 2026 public-holiday closure list, and time-zone conversions for overseas traders.
NZX Indices Explained
NZX 50, NZX 20, NZX 10 and NZX 50 Portfolio — how each is weighted, which companies are in them, and which funds track them.
Getting Started
Dividend Investing for Beginners
Complete beginner's guide to dividend investing in NZ. Learn the basics, how to start, and common mistakes to avoid.
Best First Dividend Stocks
Educational guide about choosing your first dividend stocks and key concepts for beginners.
Dividend vs Growth Investing
Compare dividend and growth investing strategies. Understand the pros, cons, and which approach suits your goals.
Tax & Imputation Credits
Dividend Tax Guide NZ
Complete guide to dividend taxation in New Zealand. Learn about RWT, PIR rates, and tax strategies.
Imputation Credits Explained
What are imputation credits? How do they work? Learn to maximize your after-tax dividend income.
Dividend Tax for High Earners
Tax considerations for high income dividend investors. PIE funds, imputation credits, and optimization strategies.
Portfolio & Strategy
Sectors & Markets
Choosing a Broker
Cheapest NZ Broker for Dividends
Worked fee examples across $50, $500, $2,000 and $10,000 trades for Sharesies, Hatch, ASB Securities, Jarden Direct and Tiger Brokers NZ. Not a recommendation.
NZ Broker Comparison Hub
Side-by-side comparison of major NZ share brokers — fees, DRP support, fractional shares and typical user profiles.