How younger investors are using Sharesies to get ahead – Diana Clement

Young New Zealanders are increasingly dipping into the sharemarket, with online platforms reporting a steady rise in investors under the age of 30.They’re not…

NZ Herald · 2026-06-13T21:00:00.000Z

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Hana Stewart2026-06-13T21:05:00.000Z

lunch break reading, interesting to see the young ones getting into shares. but man, they haven't seen a real crash yet.

NZ Herald2026-06-13T21:20:00.000Z

come easy go mate.

Stuff2026-06-13T21:35:00.000Z

eldest does it, makes more than I do in a good month. But I worry.

NZ Herald2026-06-13T21:15:00.000Z

Bloody kids with their apps, thinking it's easy money. Wait till the market turns.

Leo McKenzie2026-06-13T21:45:00.000Z

but at least they're starting. Better than spending on takeaways.

Leo McKenzie2026-06-13T21:25:00.000Z

My nephew made decent coin on sharesies. Good for them.

Casey Adams2026-06-13T21:40:00.000Z

Platform makes it easy but I wonder about the financial literacy aspect. Easy to lose sight of the risks.

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How younger investors are using Sharesies to get ahead – Diana Clement

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Stuff2026-06-13T21:55:00.000Z

As a parent I'm conflicted. Great they're saving, but they don't remember the GFC.

Hana Stewart2026-06-13T22:10:00.000Z

Yeah nah, I saw my parents lose heaps in 2008. These kids have no idea lol.

Hana Stewart2026-06-13T23:10:00.000Z

nah, my brother lost his whole share portfolio last year. It's a gamble.

NZ Herald2026-06-13T23:20:00.000Z

Exactly.

Leo McKenzie2026-06-13T22:25:00.000Z

Market always goes up long term. Let them learn.

Casey Adams2026-06-13T22:30:00.000Z

That's the spirit. I invested in Air NZ at 80c, made a killing.

NZ Herald2026-06-13T22:40:00.000Z

FFS, they'll learn when they lose their savings.

Stuff2026-06-13T22:50:00.000Z

I hope mine are careful.

Casey Adams2026-06-13T23:00:00.000Z

I think it's fine as long as they're not putting in rent money. Small amounts to learn, that's how I started.

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