How popular isASB Securities?
In September 2026, people searched for ASB Securities by name about 8,100 times in New Zealand, a 33.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 4.5% of all New Zealand investment platform searches, placing ASB Securities seventh out of 11 platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about investment platforms, ASB Securities appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the 11.
ASB Securities is the seventh most searched of 11 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
SharesiesShare of searches 41.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
KernelShare of searches 15.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
HatchShare of searches 11.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
InvestNowShare of searches 10.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
ASB SecuritiesShare of searches 4.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top investment platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ASB Securities was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. ASB Securities is the fifth most recommended of the 11.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Sharesies5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
InvestNow5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Kernel4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hatch4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
ASB Securities2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Tiger Brokers1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Craigs Investment Partners0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Forsyth Barr0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Jarden0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Snowball Effect0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about investment platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which investment platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best investment platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best investment platform in New Zealand for a beginner investor?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“investment platforms nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“share trading app”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which investment platforms compete with ASB Securities?
Share of searches by month for Sharesies, Kernel, Hatch, InvestNow, Craigs Investment Partners, Forsyth Barr, ASB Securities. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Sharesies | Kernel | Hatch | InvestNow | Craigs Investment Partners | Forsyth Barr | ASB Securities | Jarden | Tiger Brokers | Snowball Effect | Stake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.6% | 7.9% | 16.3% | 7.9% | 8.2% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 0.82% | 0.21% | 0.42% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.6% | 9% | 15.1% | 9% | 9.8% | 5.4% | 4.8% | 0.76% | 0.78% | 0.36% | 0.28% |
| Dec 2025 | 41% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 10% | 9.1% | 6% | 5.4% | 0.62% | 0.68% | 0.27% | 0.27% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.1% | 9.4% | 15.5% | 9.2% | 8.3% | 4.5% | 5% | 0.55% | 0.96% | 0.25% | 0.25% |
| Feb 2026 | 45.8% | 9.3% | 12.7% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 5.5% | 4.9% | 0.93% | 0.8% | 0.54% | 0.25% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.5% | 10.3% | 13.5% | 8.7% | 9.6% | 6.3% | 5.8% | 0.92% | 0.77% | 0.42% | 0.23% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.8% | 11.1% | 14.5% | 10.5% | 9.4% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 0.63% | 0.75% | 0.34% | 0.23% |
| May 2026 | 42.5% | 12.7% | 14.5% | 10.4% | 8.9% | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.72% | 0.89% | 0.34% | 0.24% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.4% | 12.7% | 14.4% | 10.5% | 8.5% | 5% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 0.89% | 0.28% | 0.21% |
| Jul 2026 | 37.2% | 16.6% | 12.7% | 11.2% | 9.5% | 5.4% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.18% |
| Aug 2026 | 40% | 14.9% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 0.54% | 0.39% | 0.23% |
| Sep 2026 | 41.8% | 15.1% | 11.6% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 5% | 4.5% | 0.83% | 0.5% | 0.33% | 0.21% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 41.8% | 75.1K | +0.15% | +1.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 15.1% | 27.2K | -3% | +0.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.6% | 20.7K | -0.05% | +0.5 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 10.2% | 18.4K | -0.33% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 9.9% | 17.7K | -3.8% | 0 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 5% | 9K | -17.8% | -0.8 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 4.5% | 8.1K | -18.2% | -0.8 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.83% | 1.5K | -61.4% | -1.2 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.5% | 890 | -11.9% | 0 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.33% | 600 | -17.8% | -0.1 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 0.21% | 380 | -11.6% | 0 points |
41.8%
Held 1st. 75.1K estimated branded searches, +0.15% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
2.
Kernel15.1%
Held 2nd. 27.2K estimated branded searches, -3% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
3.
Hatch11.6%
Held 3rd. 20.7K estimated branded searches, -0.05% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
10.2%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 18.4K estimated branded searches, -0.33% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
Moved from 4th to 5th. 17.7K estimated branded searches, -3.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5%
Held 6th. 9K estimated branded searches, -17.8% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
4.5%
Held 7th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
8.
Jarden0.83%
Held 8th. 1.5K estimated branded searches, -61.4% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
0.5%
Held 9th. 890 estimated branded searches, -11.9% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.33%
Held 10th. 600 estimated branded searches, -17.8% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
11.
Stake0.21%
Held 11th. 380 estimated branded searches, -11.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for ASB Securities changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for ASB Securities in New Zealand fell from 12.1K to 8.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ASB Securities’ share of searches among investment platforms in New Zealand decreased from 5.2% to 4.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ASB Securities’ share of searches among investment platforms in New Zealand peaked at 5.8% in March 2026 and was lowest at 4.5% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ASB Securities fell from 6th to 7th among investment platforms in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand investment platforms in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Sharesies gained share of searches among investment platforms in New Zealand, from 40% to 41.8%.

In September 2026, Jarden lost share of searches among investment platforms in New Zealand, from 2.1% to 0.83%.

In September 2026, Forsyth Barr lost share of searches among investment platforms in New Zealand, from 5.8% to 5%.

In September 2026, ASB Securities lost share of searches among investment platforms in New Zealand, from 5.3% to 4.5%.

Craigs Investment Partners’ share of searches among investment platforms in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 8.5% to 9.9% in September 2026.

In September 2026, InvestNow rose from 5th to 4th among investment platforms in New Zealand.
How are ASB Securities’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ASB Securities’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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Who owns ASB Securities?
ASB Securities is owned by
ASB Bank Limited. Brandwave also tracks ASB, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.
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