[Smart Investing] The diversification jigsaw

28 November 2018

The diversification jigsaw For those who are intending to start the New Year with a new investment portfolio or by establishing a self-managed superannuation fund - it's time to map out a plan of what to invest in.     Read more

Sausage sizzles should be simple. So should your portfolio. I'd like to weigh in on a meaty topic: Australia's sausage sizzle crisis. As you may have heard by now, the national conversation about snags has hit a big one.     Read more

The importance of quality financial advice As you progress towards life goals like buying a house, starting a family or preparing for retirement, the world of finances and investing may seem overwhelming and complicated.     View video

Vanguard in the news Two ETFs for easy investing and good returns The Motley Fool | Tristan Harrison | 22 November 2018 The easiest way to get exposure to overseas investments could be through an ETF. These funds can give diversification to a whole range of good quality shares, with a low management fee. Vanguard is a worldwide leader in providing low-cost ETFs because it's run for the benefit of its members. The Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) ETF is about giving exposure to the entire global share market. There are 10 countries where 1 per cent or more of this ETF's assets are allocated, with the biggest three being the US, Japan and the UK. To read more, please visit the Motley Fool 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

Client Services Online: Click here to see contact details for the Vanguard Client Services Team around Australia. Client service associates are available from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday (Melbourne time). Email: clientservices@vanguard.com.au Telephone: 1300 655 101 8:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday, Melbourne time. Vanguard ETF Trading & Support Team: 1300 655 888 8:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday, Melbourne time. Unsubscribing from this email: To unsubscribe from Smart Investing, please click here or contact us on 1300 655 101. Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd ABN 72 072 881 086 / AFS Licence 227263 is the product issuer. We have not taken your or your clients' circumstances into account when preparing the information in our electronic publications so they may not be applicable to your circumstances. You should therefore consider your or your clients' circumstances and our Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before making any investment decision. You can access our PDS here 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 hyperlink. 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 data when you use our partners' sites or apps," located at www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners. 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. © 2018 Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. All rights reserved. Terms and conditions of use  |  Disclaimers  |  Privacy policy

[Smart Investing] Taking a low-cost approach to indexing - and life

21 November 2018

Taking a low-cost approach to investing - and life The rewards of taking a low-cost approach to your investing and other personal finances should truly compound over time.     Read more

What are the choices for reaching your financial goals? Thinking about investing? Getting started on the path to achieve your financial goals can be confusing. Here’s a simple guide to help you get started.     Read more

What is an index and why it matters when investing Investment indices are an important tool for serious investors as they provide benchmarks for the performance of your portfolio and the assets selected.     Read more

Vanguard in the news Australia's first international small companies fund launched Investor Daily | Eliot Hastie | 15 November 2018 Australia's first international small companies ETF has begun trading on the ASX to give investors access to over 3,000 small companies. The Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index offers Australians access to 3910 small company holdings across 19 developed markets internationally. Vanguard's head of ETF capital markets Damien Sherman said the company was thrilled to launch the index to offer a diversified building block for investors. To read more, please visit the Investor Daily 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

Client Services Online: Click here to see contact details for the Vanguard Client Services Team around Australia. Client service associates are available from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday (Melbourne time). Email: clientservices@vanguard.com.au Telephone: 1300 655 101 8:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday, Melbourne time. Vanguard ETF Trading & Support Team: 1300 655 888 8:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday, Melbourne time. Unsubscribing from this email: To unsubscribe from Smart Investing, please click here or contact us on 1300 655 101. Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd ABN 72 072 881 086 / AFS Licence 227263 is the product issuer. We have not taken your or your clients' circumstances into account when preparing the information in our electronic publications so they may not be applicable to your circumstances. You should therefore consider your or your clients' circumstances and our Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before making any investment decision. You can access our PDS here 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 hyperlink. 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 data when you use our partners' sites or apps," located at www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners. 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. © 2018 Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. All rights reserved. Terms and conditions of use  |  Disclaimers  |  Privacy policy

[Smart Investing] The great property debate

14 November 2018

The great property debate Politicians call them barbeque stoppers - a topic of conversation that immediately captures a lot of people’s attention.     Read more

Hungry for income? Choose carefully. When you are working or looking for a job, it's only natural to think about the size of your paycheck. After all, you need to pay your bills, and it always helps to have a little extra.     Read more

Keeping up on your super contributions during volatility Super fund members who ease back on their voluntary contributions because of market volatility may be acting against their best long-term interests.     Read more

Vanguard in the news Three ASX shares for investors in their 20s The Motley Fool | Tristan Harrison | 5 November 2018 There are a number of shares out there out there that may be good for investors in their 20s. The Vanguard FTSE Asia Ex Japan Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAE) gives exposure to shares listed in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India and other Asian countries. To read more, please visit the The Motley Fool 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

Client Services Online: Click here to see contact details for the Vanguard Client Services Team around Australia. Client service associates are available from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday (Melbourne time). Email: clientservices@vanguard.com.au Telephone: 1300 655 101 8:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday, Melbourne time. Vanguard ETF Trading & Support Team: 1300 655 888 8:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday, Melbourne time. Unsubscribing from this email: To unsubscribe from Smart Investing, please click here or contact us on 1300 655 101. Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd ABN 72 072 881 086 / AFS Licence 227263 is the product issuer. We have not taken your or your clients' circumstances into account when preparing the information in our electronic publications so they may not be applicable to your circumstances. You should therefore consider your or your clients' circumstances and our Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before making any investment decision. You can access our PDS here 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 hyperlink. 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 data when you use our partners' sites or apps," located at www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners. 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. © 2018 Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. All rights reserved. Terms and conditions of use  |  Disclaimers  |  Privacy policy

[Smart Investing] What a difference a decade makes

07 November 2018

What a difference a decade makes The fallout from the collapse of Lehman Brothers was a catalyst for what we now know as the global financial crisis. While much has changed some economies around the world are yet to fully recover.     Read more

How an ETF can help your SMSF portfolio SMSFs and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are a great match. They make it easy to invest across a broad range of shares and different asset classes, strengthening your investment mix and reducing risk.     Read more

Ranking of the world's best: Taking it personally Australia is ranked as one of the best countries for retirees in terms of lifestyle and retirement-income systems. What do such rankings personally mean for you?     Read more

Vanguard in the news ETF investors undeterred by market volatility Money Management | Oksana Patron | 2 November 2018 The Australian exchange-traded fund (ETF) market saw $1.8 billion in new cash flows for the third quarter of 2018, growing overall ETF industry assets under management (AUM) to $3.4 billion over the quarter to over $42 billion. Vanguard's September quarter ETF report also found that investors continued to favour global equity ETFs, which attracted 58 per cent of Q3 flows. To read more, please visit the Money Management 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

Client Services Online: Click here to see contact details for the Vanguard Client Services Team around Australia. Client service associates are available from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday (Melbourne time). Email: clientservices@vanguard.com.au Telephone: 1300 655 101 8:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday, Melbourne time. Vanguard ETF Trading & Support Team: 1300 655 888 8:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday, Melbourne time. Unsubscribing from this email: To unsubscribe from Smart Investing, please click here or contact us on 1300 655 101. Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd ABN 72 072 881 086 / AFS Licence 227263 is the product issuer. We have not taken your or your clients' circumstances into account when preparing the information in our electronic publications so they may not be applicable to your circumstances. You should therefore consider your or your clients' circumstances and our Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before making any investment decision. You can access our PDS here 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 hyperlink. 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 data when you use our partners' sites or apps," located at www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners. 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. © 2018 Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. All rights reserved. Terms and conditions of use  |  Disclaimers  |  Privacy policy