Fortitude Financial

02/09/2026

It’s normal to feel hesitant about investing when the mood is uncertain. You may fear it’s not a safe time to be putting money into the markets. However, despite times of market weakness (or strength), Property and Share Markets have a habit of consistently reaching new heights.
https://fortitudefinancial.co.nz/news-and-views/uncertainty-when-to-invest

10/06/2026

Investing requires patience and faith – Faith that share markets will continue to reach new “all time heights” and the Patience to see it happen. The uncertain part in all this, is timing.
https://fortitudefinancial.co.nz/news-and-views/the-value-of-great-advice

08/04/2026

We're very proud of our newest adviser, David Gumbley, being recognised at the Annual FANZ (Financial Advice NZ) National Adviser Conference, Gala Awards Dinner.

We're not surprised, as Dave's thirst for knowledge and pursuit for excellence is apparent in everything he does. Well done Dave!

https://www.goodreturns.co.nz/article/976525420/fanz-acknowledges-top-advisers.html

08/04/2026

Just two months on from our last post, “What’s been happening in markets”, and the change in our world is remarkable.
https://fortitudefinancial.co.nz/news-and-views/juxtaposition

08/04/2026

2025 was a year of considerable volatility yet, over the full calendar year, some very good results were achieved...
https://fortitudefinancial.co.nz/news-and-views/whats-been-happening-in-markets

13/02/2026

152 years of S&P 500 returns - see what analysts predict for 2026’s market performance.

Explore 152 years of S&P 500 returns and see what analysts predict for 2026’s market performance.

13/02/2026

More Kiwi landlords planning to sell as interest rate worries rise | NZ Adviser

What Crockers–Alexander investor survey means for advisers

19/08/2025

We know that being invested in share markets can be very rewarding. It can also be unsettling when sentiment turns. Share markets almost always grind higher and, after experiencing extraordinary high returns, it’s normal to feel maybe the run can’t last and so, we expect a fall...
https://fortitudefinancial.co.nz/news-and-views/perfect-timing

26/03/2025

There's a lot happening out there. The world seems just that little bit stranger and less predictable...

https://fortitudefinancial.co.nz/news-and-views/theres-a-lot-happening-out-there

17/02/2025

The question everyone asks is; “How much do I need in retirement”?

The “I” of course is often a “we”, and the answer is difficult to calculate, unless we know precisely what someone’s lifestyle costs today, let alone what it may cost in retirement.

https://fortitudefinancial.co.nz/news-and-views/how-much-do-i-need-in-retirement