Shares may be simpler than you think, and
may be a good way to grow wealth over time
as part of a wider investment strategy.
In order to trade shares in New Zealand, you
need to register for an account with an NZX firm.
This means that the firm you’re dealing
with meets all the regulatory requirements
for buying and selling shares in New Zealand.
ASB Securities is an NZX firm. Opening a trading
account with ASB Securities comes with
 a number of helpful tools to help you find, buy and keep track of shares.
Generally a share is a unit of ownership in
a company, and when you buy one,
it's like buying a small piece of that company.
Shares gain and lose value depending on the
market and on the company’s performance,
so it’s important to research which companies
you want to invest in,
and you may wish to seek financial advice.
If you decide that share trading fits into
your plans, you can buy shares on the NZX
starting with as little as a few hundred dollars. 
If you don’t know where to start, talk to
a wealth manager,
who can give you advice on an investment strategy to suit your goals.
For other ideas, check out more ASB money
tips
