Looking beyond the US share market

Global opportunities, the latest ETF trends and four myths about women investors

Having trouble viewing this email? View Online Hi Aris, Welcome to this week's edition of Smart Investing. The US has dominated global share markets for much of the last decade, with its biggest tech companies leading the way. But opportunity doesn’t stop at the US border.   This week we explore where else investors could be looking, what the latest ETF flow data tells us about Australian investment trends, and bust four common myths about women and investing.  LATEST INSIGHTS The US still leads. But opportunity doesn’t end at its borders. Why opportunities beyond the US can matter for a diversified portfolio. Read article Australian investment in ETFs surges as quarterly flows jump nearly 50% Australian ETF flows jumped nearly 50% in Q3, led by global equities. Read article Four myths about women investors Four common myths about women investors, busted. Read article In case you missed it Mega IPOs and index investing: What investors should know Mega IPOs explained: Why size doesn't always mean a large index weight. Learn more What is a floating rate bond Floating rate bonds explained: income that adjusts as interest rates change. Learn more Putting your ETF income back to work How reinvesting ETF distributions can help grow your investment over time. Learn more Connect with Us Manage your preferences or unsubscribe. When you unsubscribe via the link, you will be unsubscribing to all Vanguard Australia marketing emails. Vanguard and its employees wish to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia where we operate our business. We recognise their connection to the land, water and culture and wish to pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Important information Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd (ABN 72 072 881 086 / AFS Licence 227263) is the product issuer. We have not taken yours or your clients‘ circumstances into account when preparing this email so it may not be applicable to the particular situation you are considering. You should consider yours and your clients‘ circumstances, and our Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before making any investment decision or recommendation. Distributors of our products must consider our Target Market Determinations ("TMDs") which describe the investors for whom the product would likely be appropriate and consistent with their objectives, financial situation and needs. You can access our PDSs and TMDs at www.vanguard.com.au or by calling 1300 655 101. Past performance is not an indication of future performance. Our electronic publications are prepared in good faith and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions. Not all articles are prepared by Vanguard so they may not represent our views and opinions. Vanguard Investments Australia Limited is in no way responsible for the content or loss resulting from use of any website owned by a third party that may be linked to this email via a hyperlink. © 2026 Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. All rights reserved. Use of cookies If you click through to the vanguard.com.au website from this email, a cookie may be placed on your computer to enable Vanguard or our third party service providers to collect information about your use of the vanguard.com.au website to support website performance, enhance site navigation, improve our web design and functionality and tailor our communications to you regarding our products and services. The information collected by Vanguard or our service providers does not include personal information that could be used to identify you such as your name, address, telephone number, email address, or account information. Unless you have adjusted your browser settings so that it will refuse cookies, our system may set cookies when you visit the site. You may choose to remove or disable cookies via your browser. Google Analytics uses data when you access the Vanguard website. For more information, see "HOW GOOGLE USES INFORMATION FROM SITES OR APPS THAT USE OUR SERVICES," located at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. You can opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics at the following location: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. To learn more about how Vanguard uses cookies, please visit the Vanguard Cookie Policy. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described above. Please do not reply to this email as it is not monitored. To contact us, please call us on 1300 655 101 between Monday and Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm (AET). Terms and conditions of use | Disclaimers| Privacy policy | Cookie policy

How do mega IPOs make it into an index?

Plus, ETF distribution reinvestment and floating rate bond explained

Having trouble viewing this email? View Online Hi Aris, Welcome to this week's edition of Smart Investing. We look at how mega IPOs enter stock market indexes, why public float matters more than valuation, and what that means for investors. Plus, learn how ETF distribution reinvestment works and explore the role of floating rate bonds. LATEST INSIGHTS Mega IPOs and index investing: What investors should know Mega IPOs explained: Why size doesn't always mean a large index weight. Read article Putting your ETF income back to work How reinvesting ETF distributions can help grow your investment over time. Read article What is a floating rate bond Floating rate bonds explained: income that adjusts as interest rates change. Read article In case you missed it Should you change your investment strategy because of the CGT changes? Why minimising tax may not maximise your long-term wealth. Learn more Most active managers struggled to beat the market in the first half of 2026 Mid-year SPIVA data highlights the challenge of beating the market. Learn more Why you should mind your ETPs and other investing acronyms Understand the differences between ETFs, MFs, and other common fund terms. Learn more Connect with Us Manage your preferences or unsubscribe. When you unsubscribe via the link, you will be unsubscribing to all Vanguard Australia marketing emails. Vanguard and its employees wish to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia where we operate our business. We recognise their connection to the land, water and culture and wish to pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Important information Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd (ABN 72 072 881 086 / AFS Licence 227263) is the product issuer. We have not taken yours or your clients‘ circumstances into account when preparing this email so it may not be applicable to the particular situation you are considering. You should consider yours and your clients‘ circumstances, and our Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before making any investment decision or recommendation. Distributors of our products must consider our Target Market Determinations ("TMDs") which describe the investors for whom the product would likely be appropriate and consistent with their objectives, financial situation and needs. You can access our PDSs and TMDs at www.vanguard.com.au or by calling 1300 655 101. Past performance is not an indication of future performance. Our electronic publications are prepared in good faith and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions. Not all articles are prepared by Vanguard so they may not represent our views and opinions. Vanguard Investments Australia Limited is in no way responsible for the content or loss resulting from use of any website owned by a third party that may be linked to this email via a hyperlink. © 2026 Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. All rights reserved. Use of cookies If you click through to the vanguard.com.au website from this email, a cookie may be placed on your computer to enable Vanguard or our third party service providers to collect information about your use of the vanguard.com.au website to support website performance, enhance site navigation, improve our web design and functionality and tailor our communications to you regarding our products and services. The information collected by Vanguard or our service providers does not include personal information that could be used to identify you such as your name, address, telephone number, email address, or account information. Unless you have adjusted your browser settings so that it will refuse cookies, our system may set cookies when you visit the site. You may choose to remove or disable cookies via your browser. Google Analytics uses data when you access the Vanguard website. For more information, see "HOW GOOGLE USES INFORMATION FROM SITES OR APPS THAT USE OUR SERVICES," located at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. You can opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics at the following location: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. To learn more about how Vanguard uses cookies, please visit the Vanguard Cookie Policy. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described above. Please do not reply to this email as it is not monitored. To contact us, please call us on 1300 655 101 between Monday and Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm (AET). Terms and conditions of use | Disclaimers| Privacy policy | Cookie policy

What do the CGT changes mean for your investment strategy?

New CGT modelling, fresh SPIVA data and a guide to investing acronyms

Having trouble viewing this email? View Online Hi Aris, Welcome to this week's edition of Smart Investing. With CGT changes set to take effect from July next year, some investors may be reconsidering their investment strategy. But new modelling suggests that focusing solely on reducing tax doesn't always maximise wealth.   We also look at the latest SPIVA data, which highlights the challenge active managers face in consistently beating the market, and share a quick guide to some of investing's most common acronyms. LATEST INSIGHTS Should you change your investment strategy because of the CGT changes? Why minimising tax may not maximise your long-term wealth. Read article Most active managers struggled to beat the market in the first half of 2026 Mid-year SPIVA data highlights the challenge of beating the market. Read article Why you should mind your ETPs and other investing acronyms Understand the differences between ETFs, MFs, and other common fund terms. Read article In case you missed it The RBA’s fourth rate hike aims to get ahead of inflation expectations The decision reflects persistent inflationary pressures and Middle East uncertainty. Learn more Our investment and economic outlook, September 2026 Our latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook. Learn more Implications of rising bond yields Why rising bond yields matter for AI stocks, markets and bond investors. Learn more Connect with Us Manage your preferences or unsubscribe. When you unsubscribe via the link, you will be unsubscribing to all Vanguard Australia marketing emails. Vanguard and its employees wish to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia where we operate our business. We recognise their connection to the land, water and culture and wish to pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Important information Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd (ABN 72 072 881 086 / AFS Licence 227263) is the product issuer. We have not taken yours or your clients‘ circumstances into account when preparing this email so it may not be applicable to the particular situation you are considering. You should consider yours and your clients‘ circumstances, and our Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before making any investment decision or recommendation. Distributors of our products must consider our Target Market Determinations ("TMDs") which describe the investors for whom the product would likely be appropriate and consistent with their objectives, financial situation and needs. You can access our PDSs and TMDs at www.vanguard.com.au or by calling 1300 655 101. Past performance is not an indication of future performance. Our electronic publications are prepared in good faith and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions. Not all articles are prepared by Vanguard so they may not represent our views and opinions. Vanguard Investments Australia Limited is in no way responsible for the content or loss resulting from use of any website owned by a third party that may be linked to this email via a hyperlink. © 2026 Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. All rights reserved. Use of cookies If you click through to the vanguard.com.au website from this email, a cookie may be placed on your computer to enable Vanguard or our third party service providers to collect information about your use of the vanguard.com.au website to support website performance, enhance site navigation, improve our web design and functionality and tailor our communications to you regarding our products and services. The information collected by Vanguard or our service providers does not include personal information that could be used to identify you such as your name, address, telephone number, email address, or account information. Unless you have adjusted your browser settings so that it will refuse cookies, our system may set cookies when you visit the site. You may choose to remove or disable cookies via your browser. Google Analytics uses data when you access the Vanguard website. For more information, see "HOW GOOGLE USES INFORMATION FROM SITES OR APPS THAT USE OUR SERVICES," located at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. You can opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics at the following location: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. To learn more about how Vanguard uses cookies, please visit the Vanguard Cookie Policy. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described above. Please do not reply to this email as it is not monitored. To contact us, please call us on 1300 655 101 between Monday and Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm (AET). Terms and conditions of use | Disclaimers| Privacy policy | Cookie policy