Sharesies investor confidence drops amid global volatility
Tuesday 13 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
Retail investor confidence among Sharesies customers fell during the September quarter, reaching its lowest level since late 2024. The decline is attributed to rising interest rates and global uncertainty. Consequently, savings activity has increased by 88% as more people move cash into savings instead of the share market.
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Investor confidence among Sharesies' one million retail customers fell during the third quarter, reaching levels not seen since late 2024. The confidence score dropped from 57 in the previous quarter to either 38 or 31 on a scale of 0 to 100. Factors such as global volatility, rising interest rates, high oil prices, and uncertainty regarding AI and tech companies likely influenced this sentiment.
The upcoming general election on 7 November is also expected to have impacted investor sentiment.
Compiled from reports by RNZ and 1News.