by Tom McBride | Sep 17, 2026 | Articles, News
Alternative assets add another dimension to a diversified portfolio by offering sources of return that behave differently from traditional shares and bonds. Below, we explore what they are, how they work, and the role they can play in supporting long term investment...
by Tom McBride | Aug 20, 2026 | Articles, News
International equities open up investment opportunities that extend well beyond those available in domestic markets. They broaden diversification by spreading risk across different countries, industries, and economic conditions. Below, we explore how they work and the...
by Tom McBride | Aug 9, 2026 | Articles, News
Australasian equities play an important role in diversified portfolios. Below, we explore how they behave, where they add value, and how they fit within a broader investment mix… Australasian equities refer to shares in companies listed on the New Zealand and...
by Tom McBride | Jul 21, 2026 | Articles, News
Commercial property is a long-standing component of diversified investment portfolios. Below, we explore what it is, how it behaves, and the role it plays in supporting long term investment outcomes… Office buildings, shopping centres, industrial warehouses,...
by Tom McBride | Jul 8, 2026 | Articles, News
The Quiet Achiever: Why Infrastructure Deserves a Place in a Well-Diversified Portfolio… When most people think about investing, they picture shares, property, or perhaps their KiwiSaver fund. Fewer think about the assets we all rely on every day. Airports, the...
by Tom McBride | Jun 24, 2026 | Articles, News
Fixed income securities play an important role in diversified investment portfolios. Below, we explore what they are, how they behave, and the part they play in supporting long term investment outcomes… Fixed income securities in New Zealand (NZ) and internationally...
