Fisher Funds vs Simplicity:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Fisher Funds had more branded searches than Simplicity among fund managers in New Zealand. Fisher Funds had about 33,600 branded searches, while Simplicity had 1,730. Fisher Funds made up 33.6% of all fund manager searches we track, and Simplicity accounted for 1.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about fund managers, Simplicity appeared in all five answers and Fisher Funds in three. Simplicity was mentioned before Fisher Funds in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Fisher Funds, about 19 searches for every 1 for Simplicity
Who does AI mention more?
Simplicity, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Simplicity, named ahead of Fisher Funds in 3 of 5 answers
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Top fund managers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Simplicity appeared in all five answers. Fisher Funds was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Simplicity was listed before Fisher Funds in three out of 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.
Simplicity5 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
InvestNow4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Milford4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Fisher Funds3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Pie Funds0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Harbour Asset Management0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Devon Funds0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Salt Funds0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Castle Point Funds0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about fund managers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which fund manager should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best fund managers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best fund manager in New Zealand for long term investing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“fund managers nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“managed funds nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Fisher Funds or Simplicity more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Fisher Funds and Simplicity by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten fund managers we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Fisher Funds, Simplicity. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Fisher Funds | Kernel | InvestNow | Milford | Pie Funds | Simplicity | Harbour Asset Management | Devon Funds | Salt Funds | Castle Point Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.4% | 15.2% | 16.7% | 28.3% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 0.73% | 0.3% | 0.19% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.7% | 14.2% | 15.6% | 26.5% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 0.83% | 0.27% | 0.22% | 0.07% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.5% | 16.3% | 18.5% | 23.1% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.26% | 0.26% | 0.14% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.9% | 16.4% | 18.1% | 24.1% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 0.66% | 0.26% | 0.17% | 0.05% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.7% | 15% | 16.5% | 23.5% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 0.74% | 0.36% | 0.19% | 0.06% |
| Mar 2026 | 36.6% | 17.5% | 16.1% | 22.7% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 0.87% | 0.35% | 0.18% | 0.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.2% | 17.9% | 18.9% | 21.3% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 0.69% | 0.27% | 0.15% | 0.07% |
| May 2026 | 29.8% | 21.8% | 19.6% | 22.1% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 0.76% | 0.19% | 0.15% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 30.3% | 22.2% | 20% | 20.4% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 0.73% | 0.23% | 0.13% | 0.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 28.3% | 25.3% | 18.6% | 20.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 0.82% | 0.27% | 0.22% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 27.8% | 25.3% | 18.3% | 21.1% | 3.9% | 2% | 0.98% | 0.21% | 0.32% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 33.6% | 24.6% | 18.1% | 17.3% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1% | 0.21% | 0.14% | 0.09% |
How has the Fisher Funds and Simplicity comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Fisher Funds was ahead of Simplicity in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fisher Funds’ share of searches among fund managers in New Zealand moved from 31.4% to 33.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 33.9K to 33.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Simplicity’s share of searches among fund managers in New Zealand moved from 1.8% to 1.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 1.7K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand fund managers in September 2026?
1 change

In September 2026, Fisher Funds gained share of searches among fund managers in New Zealand, from 27.8% to 33.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
20 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fisher Funds’ and Simplicity’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Fisher Funds
12 branded search terms
- fisher funds
- fisher funds investments
- fisher funds new zealand
- fisher funds nz
- fisher funds two
- fisherfunds
- fisherfunds two
- kiwi wealth saver
- kiwisaver fisherfunds
- kiwiwealth
- kiwiwealth kiwi saver
- kiwiwealth kiwisaver
Simplicity
8 branded search terms
- kiwisaver simplicity
- simplicity fund
- simplicity funds
- simplicity home loans
- simplicity investment
- simplicity investments
- simplicity kiwisaver fund
- simplicity kiwisaver funds
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