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New Investor Strategies

A diversified investment from just NZ$1,500


Smartshares are an ideal investment vehicle for investors who are new to the sharemarket. For a minimum investment of NZ$1,500, Smartshares help you reduce risk by diversifying your investment across a broad spread of companies and industries as illustrated.

Risk graph

Source: Hebner, M. T. (2004). 12-Step Program to Index Funds

By starting your sharemarket investment with Smartshares you will be well on your way to building a solid portfolio right from the start.

Transparency and flexibility

Smartshares are a versatile investment choice. Smartshares trade like individual shares and their prices are listed in the newspaper and online (www.nzx.com) so you can track the progress of your investment every day and your money is accessible at short notice.



Smartshares Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of New Zealand Exchange Limited (NZX) and is the manager of SmartFONZ, SmartTENZ, SmartMIDZ, SmartMOZY and SmartOZZY Funds. NZX does not guarantee the performance of SmartFONZ, SmartTENZ, SmartMIDZ, SmartMOZY, and SmartOZZY Funds. Units in SmartFONZ, SmartTENZ, SmartMIDZ, SmartMOZY, and SmartOZZY Funds have been accepted for quotation by NZX and will be quoted upon completion of allotment procedures. However the Special Division which regulates NZX takes no responsibility for this offer. Copies of relevant Investment Statements can be obtained by contacting a Primary Market Participant or Smartshares Ltd directly at www.smartshares.nzx.com or by phoning 0800 80 87 80. All currency in New Zealand dollars unless otherwise stated.