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The case for a strategic allocation to New Zealand shares

A tale of two decades

New Zealand shares have experienced both strong and challenging periods over the past decade and a half.

From around 2011 through to 2020, New Zealand was one of the stronger performing share markets in the developed world. Investors with meaningful allocations to local companies were well rewarded and portfolios with higher exposure to New Zealand shares compared favourably to more globally diversified portfolios.

More recently, that has changed.

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The case for a strategic allocation to New Zealand shares
MacDonald Wealth Summer Update

MacDonald Wealth Summer Update

Following a volatile but generally profitable first three quarters of the year, the majority of markets delivered further gains over the final three months of 2025.

International share markets provided the strongest gains, with the New Zealand and Australian share markets taking a back seat over the quarter. Similarly, with global interest rates having receded from their post-Covid peaks, returns from fixed income assets delivered in line with expectations – moderately positive.

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