On The Money: MP investments and stalking Miles Hurrell

Chlöe Swarbrick is invested in a fair few different managed funds. (Image: NZME)

Sat, 25 May 2024

Investment nerds are always keen to know about other people’s portfolios. So, for On the Money, it was a bit like Christmas morning this week getting to delve through all our parliamentarians’ portfolios.According to recent disclosures, supporters of NZX-listed stocks include Act MP Andrew Hoggard who – unwisely in hindsight – took a punt on The Warehouse Group, and Hamish Campbell, who has shares in KFC-owner Restaurant Brands.Thanks to the former National government, MPs from both sides of the house have taken pos...

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