How popular isForsyth Barr?
In September 2026, people searched for Forsyth Barr by name about 8,980 times in New Zealand, an 18.7% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 5% of all New Zealand investment platform searches, placing Forsyth Barr sixth out of 11 platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about investment platforms, Forsyth Barr did not appear in any of the answers.
Forsyth Barr is the sixth most searched of 11 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
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
Forsyth BarrShare of searches 5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top investment platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Forsyth Barr did not appear in any of the five answers.
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 Forsyth Barr?
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.
Compare popularity between Forsyth Barr and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Forsyth Barr
12 comparisons
- Craigs Investment Partners vs Forsyth Barr
- Forsyth Barr vs Hatch
- Forsyth Barr vs InvestNow
- Forsyth Barr vs Kernel
- Forsyth Barr vs Sharesies
- ASB Securities vs Forsyth Barr
- Forsyth Barr vs JBWere
- Forsyth Barr vs Jarden
- Forsyth Barr vs Tiger Brokers
- Forsyth Barr vs Snowball Effect
- Forsyth Barr vs Stake
- Forsyth Barr vs Hobson Wealth
How has branded search demand for Forsyth Barr changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Forsyth Barr in New Zealand fell from 11K to 9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Forsyth Barr’s share of searches among investment platforms in New Zealand peaked at 6.3% in March 2026 and was lowest at 4.2% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Forsyth Barr rose from 7th to 6th 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 Forsyth Barr’s branded searches counted?
10 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Forsyth Barr’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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Where does Forsyth Barr compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| investment platforms | 6th of 11 | 5% | Shown above |
| Wealth management firms | 2nd of 5 | 29.4% | Show ranking |

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