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Here are answers to frequently asked questions about this tool.

Investing is all about buying things that put money back into your pocket. 

There are key fundamentals to rely on as you grow your money and reach your goals.

Here are key questions to consider when deciding where to invest and what to invest in.

There are myths about investing that stop many people from taking part. Mary Holm takes them on in this guide.

What type of investor are you? See what investment mix might suit and what results you could get.

Isn't investing risky? Hunting for returns always brings risks with it, but there are strategies for investing safely. Find out more.

Not all assets are created equal. In fact, many "investments" are not really ones at all.

Supervisors make sure your fund managers do the right things with your investments. 

If you're looking for expert help from a professional adviser, here's where to start.

Product disclosure statements give you essential information to help you decide whether to invest.

It can be hard to tell a scam or fraud from a genuine investment opportunity.

Just getting started with KiwiSaver investing? Here's an on-ramp to pick up speed.

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There's a huge amount we can achieve with KiwiSaver, especially with all those contributions going in. Use this tool to estimate how much yours could be worth.

What type of fund suits you best? For an idea, try these three questions.

Do you get what you pay for? You might not. With investing, keeping costs down can mean better results. But not always.

Here's a quick overview of funds where your money is pooled and invested by professionals.

There are benefits and risks of having fund managers invest for you.

Here's a guide to choosing, buying and monitoring managed funds and ETFs.

These schemes enable you to invest in different types of assets, even if you don’t know much about investing. 

Invest in part of a company and "share" in the profits.

What does it mean to be a shareholder?

Shares are riskier than other types of investments such as bonds and cash investments. If you own shares, you’re not guaranteed a return or capital gain, but they potentially offer a higher return, particularly over the long term.

Learn about the world of bonds and other "debt securities".

There are both risks and returns with "fixed interest" investments.

Bonds generally offer more stable returns and lower risks than investments such as property or shares. But some bonds are riskier than others. 

Read about choosing, buying and owning bonds.

The Reserve Bank maps the three scales used by the rating agencies.