Devon Funds vs Fisher Funds:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Fisher Funds had more branded searches than Devon Funds among fund managers in New Zealand. Fisher Funds had about 33,600 branded searches, while Devon Funds had 210. Fisher Funds made up 33.6% of all fund manager searches we track, and Devon Funds accounted for 0.21%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about fund managers, Fisher Funds appeared in three of the five answers and Devon Funds in none.
Who do people search for more?
Fisher Funds, about 160 searches for every 1 for Devon Funds
Who does AI mention more?
Fisher Funds, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Devon Funds in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Fisher Funds, the only one of the two named
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Top fund managers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Fisher Funds was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Devon Funds 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.
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 Devon Funds or Fisher Funds more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Devon Funds and Fisher Funds 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, Devon Funds. 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 Devon Funds and Fisher Funds comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Fisher Funds was ahead of Devon Funds in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Devon Funds’ share of searches among fund managers in New Zealand moved from 0.3% to 0.21%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 320 to 210.
- 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.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand fund managers in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Fisher Funds gained share of searches among fund managers in New Zealand, from 27.8% to 33.6%.

In September 2026, Devon Funds rose from 9th to 8th among fund managers in New Zealand.
How are branded searches counted?
13 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Devon Funds’ and Fisher Funds’ 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.
Devon Funds
1 branded search term
- devon funds
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
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