Hey guys,
I'm going traveling for several months. I was initially looking to buy an investment property before I left but that plan is on the back burner now after giving it much thought, I think I will be more relaxed overseas without worrying about a property, plus my job is doing my head in I definitely need a break

I've put my house deposit aside in fixed terms and I have a comfortable travel budget. It leaves me with about 10k to play with which I was going to put into shares. This will keep me interested in the market and give me something to read about on any quiet/rainy days. I was thinking of starting with four NZ shares or is this too many considering the relatively small amounts in each? I have no intention of selling and will be adding to portfolio when I'm back working. Some shares that appeal to me are SKC, RYM, AIA, FPH boring eh?

The idea of drip feeding it into smartFONZ also appealed to me but I'm not completely sold on the idea.

Any tips for starting a portfolio? c'mon guys hit me with your ideas/opinions!

thanks