Nzx: Mag

Start with EBOS and Meridian. Add Mainfreight on a dip. Top up with Spark for the income.

You aren't buying the NZX for 50% gains in a year. You are buying it because when the US market crashes 10%, Mainfreight drops 2%. These are sleep-well-at-night stocks. nzx mag

But if you want , inflation protection , and a portfolio that doesn't give you a heart attack, build your core around the NZX Mag. Start with EBOS and Meridian

Ticker: EBO They move animal health products and medical supplies. This is a quiet killer. EBOS has grown its dividend for decades. Recession? People still get sick. Pandemic? They thrive. It’s the most defensive stock on the board. You aren't buying the NZX for 50% gains in a year

While we don’t have AI chip makers, we do have an oligopoly of essential industries. These seven companies dominate the NZX 50, offering a mix of , commodity pricing power , and defensive earnings .

Ticker: FPH Our actual "Magnificent" stock. FPH is the only NZX company that truly rivals US tech multiples. They dominate hospital respiratory hardware globally. The valuation is high, but the moat is deep.

Ticker: MFT The crown jewel. Mainfreight is a logistics powerhouse that has successfully exported the Kiwi work ethic to 27 countries. It’s expensive, but it rarely goes on sale. This is your long-term compounder.