[Smart Investing] Factors to consider when investing in direct shares

Investment and personal finance insights from Vanguard Australia

13 November 2019

Factors to consider when investing in direct shares If you are thinking about taking the leap to invest in direct shares, here are some factors to consider.     Read more

As ETFs surge, many LICs are languishing With almost two months of trading still to go, Australia's exchange traded funds sector has already achieved its best year of flows on record.     Read more

The value of an adviser As the year winds down, it is a good time to plan for the next year and determine if you need to do anything differently to achieve your financial goals.     Read more

Vanguard in the news Vanguard plans to tackle locals in super Australian Financial Review | Jonathan Shapiro | 5 November 2019 Vanguard, the US funds management giant that disrupted funds management and financial planning when it pioneered low cost index investing, is drawing up plans to manage the superannuation assets of Australians. Vanguard said its entry into superannuation follows its experience in offering retirement products in the United States and its recent investment in improving its personal investing interface in Australia. To read more, please visit the AFR 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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