Explore the Best ETFs for NZ Investors

Compare local and global ETFs by sector, fees, and dividends — powered by Dividends.co.nz

What Are ETFs and Why Should Kiwis Care?

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) offer a simple, low-fee way for Kiwi investors to build a globally diversified portfolio. Whether you're looking for consistent dividend income or long-term capital growth, ETFs let you access entire sectors, regions, or themes with a single trade.

Popular ETF providers in NZ include Smartshares, Kernel, and InvestNow. Many global ETFs like SPY, QQQ, and gold ETFs are also accessible via platforms like Interactive Brokers and Hatch.

Growth Potential

Access global markets and growth opportunities

Low Fees

Typically lower costs than managed funds

Diversification

Spread risk across multiple investments

Liquidity

Buy and sell during market hours

Popular ETFs for NZ Investors

From local dividend ETFs to global growth funds, here are the top choices for Kiwi portfolios

High Yield

Smartshares NZ Dividend ETF

NZD

Focuses on high-dividend NZ companies

Yield

5.3%

MER

0.54%

1Y Return

8.2%

Platform

InvestNow

Popular

Kernel High Growth Fund

KGH

Low-cost global diversification

Yield

2.1%

MER

0.25%

1Y Return

10.5%

Platform

Kernel

Popular

SPDR S&P 500 ETF

SPY

Tracks the S&P 500 index

Yield

1.8%

MER

0.09%

1Y Return

12.3%

Platform

Hatch/IB

Commodity

SPDR Gold Shares

GLD

Physical gold exposure

Yield

0.0%

MER

0.40%

1Y Return

4.1%

Platform

Hatch/IB

High Yield

JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF

JEPI

Income-focused US equity ETF

Yield

7.2%

MER

0.35%

1Y Return

6.8%

Platform

Hatch/IB

Growth

Invesco QQQ Trust

QQQ

Nasdaq-100 technology focus

Yield

0.7%

MER

0.20%

1Y Return

15.2%

Platform

Hatch/IB

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