How to choose an ETF

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2 December 2020 Hi everyone, In this week's Smart Investing, we suggest a few factors to consider when choosing between ETFs. Vanguard Senior Personal Finance Writer Tony Kaye also discusses how many retirees are passing away with the majority of their wealth unspent, and the unintended consequences that may arise from this. Lastly, we have included a short explainer on the merits of investing in a managed fund and how it can fit into your portfolio. Regards, Robin Bowerman Head of Corporate Affairs Vanguard Australia

How to choose an ETF By: Robin Bowerman With so many ETFs of all shapes and sizes now available on the market, finding the right one to invest in can sometimes be a difficult choice for investors. Here are a few suggestions on what to look out for when choosing ETFs. Read more

Super, death, and avoiding taxes By: Tony Kaye An interesting finding in the federal government's Retirement Income Review report is that many Australians are dying with the majority of the wealth they had when they retired. Read more

Why invest in a managed fund? There are many reasons why you'd choose a managed fund for your investment portfolio. Take a look at this short video to find out more. Watch more

VANGUARD IN THE NEWS Where should you invest when interest rates are so low? David Hancock | Nest Egg | 25 Nov 2020 For most investors, shares will form part of a long-term strategy as they can often experience volatility in the short to medium term. The 10-year returns for the Vanguard Australian shares index fund is 6.8 per cent pa, and the 10-year return for the Vanguard International shares index fund is 11.74 per cent pa (results include income and capital growth). While there has been plenty of volatility during this period, these returns are significantly higher than cash or bonds. To read more, please visit the Nest Egg 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.

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Investing basics for first timers By: Robin Bowerman The students of 2020 are graduating to the adult world in one of the most uncertain times in recent history amid recession, pandemic and global political tensions. In times like these, knowing the basics of how to get started down the road to prosperity is more important than ever. Read more

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