Tools and platforms to start your investing journey

Curated for New Zealand investors — everything on this page has been assessed for NZ compatibility, fees, and usability

Our Recommended Platform

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Moomoo NZ

Moomoo NZ is our top-recommended platform for New Zealand investors looking to access US stocks and ETFs. With low brokerage fees, a clean mobile app, and access to thousands of US-listed securities, it is the platform we use ourselves and the one we recommend to beginners starting their investing journey.

US stocks and ETFs

Low brokerage fees

NZ-registered platform

Real-time market data

Clean, beginner-friendly app

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Why Moomoo NZ? Our recommendation is based on firsthand experience — not sponsorship. Read our full Moomoo NZ review in the blog before signing up.

New Zealand Tax and Regulation

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IRD- FIF rules

Official Inland Revenue Guidance on Foreign Investment Fund Tax

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Financial Markets Authority (FMA)

NZ Regulator - verify a provider is licensed before investing

Kiwi Saver - IRD Overview

Official New Zealand Retirement Savings Scheme Information

Free Downloads

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NZ Investing Starter Guide

A plain-English PDF for first-time New Zealand investors