[Smart Investing] Shifting the dial on super | What's ahead for SMSFs? | Buffett's bet: The finale

01 February 2018

Shifting the dial on super It is probably safe to assume that not too many people had retirement planning on their New Year resolution list. But it is definitely an area where small changes - depending on your age - can make big differences.     Read more

What's ahead for SMSFs? It would be difficult to underestimate the impact that self-managed super has on competition between super funds - with both SMSF and non-SMSF members being the winners.     Read more

Buffett's bet: The finale The results are in, and renowned investor Warren Buffett prevailed in his wager on the performance of low-cost index funds against higher-cost hedge funds..     Read more

Vanguard in the news The ups and downs of dollar-cost averaging Nicki Bourlioufas | 22 Jan 2018 Following a practice known as dollar-cost averaging to buy shares, investors can devote money to the share market without trying to time highs and lows. However, the strategy doesn't always make financial sense, and the sooner you invest, likely the better. Robin Bowerman, principal, market strategy and communications at Vanguard Australia, says there are pros and cons to using dollar-cost averaging. To read more, please visit the Morningstar website. Please note the link above will show a copy of the article (where freely available), or the publisher's website if a subscription is required. QUICK LINKS Exchange Traded Funds Retail managed funds CONNECT WITH US LinkedIn Twitter

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