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Topics: Market Insights

EP29: What does it mean to diversify?

Diversification is a popular concept when it comes to investing, but what does it actually involve? Milford Financial Adviser Bruce...

Milford on Newstalk ZB: 9 April 2025

The Reserve Bank (RBNZ) has cut the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 3.5 per cent – a...

Milford on Coast: 9 Apr 2025

Diversification is something everybody recommends – but what exactly does it mean or look like?......

Milford Market Update April 2025

Senior Investment Analyst Stephanie Batchelor talks through the current market volatility and what it means for Investors.

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EP28: How will this current volatility affect you?

A lot has changed in the two weeks since Milford’s Head of Wealth Management, Philip Morgan Rees, spoke with Ryan...

Month in a Minute: March 2025

Tarrified
In a volatile month Milford funds fared well, and although some of our fund returns were negative, we...

Stock Story: Ryman Healthcare and Summerset Retirement Villages

Ryman Healthcare – is the worst now behind it?:
Ryman Healthcare has been in the news again after just...

Milford on Newstalk ZB: 2 April 2025

Tomorrow’s tariff announcement by President Trump is widely anticipated around the globe. Milford Investment Analyst Jeremy Hutton talks to Ryan...

Milford on Coast: 2 Apr 2025

Investing can seem daunting from the outside but, as Financial Adviser Jess Travers explains, it’s easy to get started, and...

EP27: The rise and fall of Ryman – what’s next?

Ryman Healthcare has been in the news recently, raising $1bn of new equity – it’s second raise in two years....

Milford on ZM: 27 Mar 2025

Need some top money tips for your 20s? Senior KiwiSaver Adviser Liam Robertson talks to Bree and Clint from ZM...

Milford on The Hits: 27 Mar 2025

If you’re in your 20s, Milford Senior KiwiSaver Adviser Liam Robertson has some great tips for getting on the path...

Milford on Newstalk ZB: 26 March 2025

A $20m half-year loss reported by KMD Brands, parent company of Kathmandu and Rip Curl, follows a torrid time for...

Milford on Coast: 27 Mar 2025

What’s the best way to cut down credit card use? Milford Financial Adviser Gareth Stythe shares some tools with Toni,...

EP26: How to navigate volatile markets

Investing may be a long-game, but how do you stand firm when the ground is shaky? Milford Head of Wealth...

KiwiSaver: busting the jargon

Invested in KiwiSaver but confused by all the jargon? In this episode of Invest in Yourself with Bree Tomasel, brought...

Milford on Newstalk ZB: 19 March 2025

US markets are down 8% from their high in February, driven by a growing view the country might be seeing...

Milford on The Hits: 19 Mar 2025

How would your KiwiSaver balance change at 65, if minimum contribution rates were raised from 3% to 4%, and matched...

Milford on ZM: 19 Mar 2025

The average KiwiSaver balance has risen to $37,000 (up $5,000) over the past year......

Milford on Coast: 19 Mar 2025

If you have money invested, sell-offs are a part of the process, but are they are a reason to make...

Ep25: How long will market uncertainty last?

It’s been a volatile time for markets, as world politics play out against a seemingly ever-changing backdrop. Milford Portfolio Manager...

Milford on Newstalk ZB: 12 March 2025

The S&P 500 index is down 9.3% from its peak, amid growing concerns of slowing US economic growth. Milford Senior...

Milford on ZM: 12 Mar 2025

Most people would like a “choices” retirement rather than “no frills” – but is that achievable?......

Milford on The Hits: 12 Mar 2025

Massey University’s annual retirement report shows that couples in metro areas will need $1,740 per week to live a “choices”...

Milford on Coast: 12 Mar 2025

We’re a DIY nation, but sometimes we need expert advice – especially when it comes to finances and investments. Milford...

Ep24: Market slump for Mag 7 – what’s going on?

Volatility in the tech sector has seen share prices fall for six of the Magnificent 7 since the start of...

Investing beyond KiwiSaver

Already got your KiwiSaver account sorted? Great – so what’s next? In this episode of Invest in Yourself with Bree...

Month in a Minute: February 2025


USA, a bit less exceptional
February saw a sharp change in tone for markets. Share markets sold-off,...

Stock Story: CenterPoint Energy

CNP – an attractive US utility in a high growth jurisdiction
When we make investments in infrastructure companies at...

Milford on Newstalk ZB: 5 March 2025

Earnings season confirmed that the second half of 2024 was a tough period for New Zealand companies. Milford Investment Analyst...