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BEST BOND BROKERS IN NZ

Wondering how to invest in bonds for reliable income? This ranking of NZ’s top bond brokers is built around transparency, dependability and investor protection. We examined access to both government and corporate bonds, availability of different maturities, yield options and liquidity in trading. For Kiwi savers and income-focused investors, these brokers make the bond market more approachable and manageable, offering tools to balance stability with opportunity.

2025-10-28

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Ranking Methodology

To compile the ranking, we rely on a professional criterion that follows these steps:

We test the platforms based on several basic parameters (see list).
We test the platforms based on ranking-specific parameters.
We ensure the results are accurate (consistency and absence of outliers).
We verify on social media and forums that our parameters are socially sound and that no relevant negative reviews exist.
We present and publish the ranking.

Basic Testing Parameters for Apps Included in the Ranking

They allow accounts to be opened by local clients; meaning we exclude platforms not available in certain countries.
Regulatory compliance and security.
Transparency, reputation, and data protection.
Total costs (commissions, spreads, non-trading fees, deposits/withdrawals).
User experience (UX/UI), stability, and performance (uptime, latency).
Platform and tools (charts, alerts, backtesting, mobile, desktop, API).
Execution and liquidity (order quality, slippage, depth).
Customer support (languages, coverage, response times).
Education and resources (guides, research, demos, simulators).

Specific Parameters for the Bonds Ranking

Coverage of different types of bonds (sovereign, corporate, municipal, high-yield).
Access to local and international fixed-income markets.
Yield curves, historical data, and credit spreads.
Range of maturities and terms (short, medium, and long term).
Availability of credit ratings and associated research.
Risk analysis tools and portfolio diversification options.
Costs and commissions specific to bond trading (bid-ask spreads, custody fees).
Access to primary issuance and secondary market trading.

Our ranking

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Ranking

# 1

Vantage

Vantage tops this ranking for bond trading, delivering institutional-level access to global fixed-income instruments through a fast, transparent CFD environment. Traders can engage with major benchmarks such as Euro-Bund, Schatz, Bobl, and BUXL Futures, as well as U.S. 10-Year T-Notes and U.K. Long Gilts—all executed with spreads as low as 0.20–0.35 pips and zero commission. For diversified exposure, the broker also lists leading bond ETFs including iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond (AGG), Vanguard Total Bond Market (BND), and Vanguard Total International Bond (BNDX), each available with 50:1 leverage and $12 commissions per trade.

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# 2

AvaTrade

AvaTrade is a global broker with a presence since 2006 and is regulated in multiple jurisdictions including Ireland, Australia, and Japan. It offers a wide variety of platforms — including MT4, MT5, AvaTradeGO, and AvaSocial — to trade forex, stocks, crypto, and more. Its offering combines advanced technology, regulatory security, and social trading tools. Ideal for both beginners and experienced traders.

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# 3

IC Markets

IC Markets is an Australian ECN broker with one of the most robust infrastructures in the market. Regulated by ASIC, CySEC, FSA, and SCB, it offers spreads from 0.0 pips, ultra-fast execution, and support for platforms like MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, and ZuluTrade. With over $1.3 trillion in monthly volume, it is a leader in algorithmic trading, ideal for scalpers and institutional traders.

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How to open an Investment Account

Once you’ve chosen a provider, opening an account in New Zealand is easy. The steps apply whether you’re investing in stocks, bonds, ETFs, crypto, commodities or real estate.

Go to the provider’s website: Click “Open account” or “Get started”.
Register your details: Name, email, phone, country. You’ll need a passport or NZ driver’s licence, plus proof of address such as a Meridian Energy bill or bank statement from the last 3 months.
Approval: Some accounts are activated instantly, others after a few days.
Configure account: Adjust settings once verified.
Deposit funds: Card, bank transfer or e-wallet.

You’re ready to start investing.