Weighing up the property boom

Investments and personal finance insights from Vanguard Australia

7 April 2021 Hi everyone, In this week's Smart Investing, Vanguard Senior Personal Finance Writer Tony Kaye takes a look at why the property market is booming right now and what the outlook is for Australian investors. We also discuss why investors should carefully consider their asset allocation before jumping on the property bandwagon as such decisions may have long-lasting impacts on wealth. Lastly, we have included a piece by our global chief economist Joseph Davis on asset bubbles and why it's hard to identify them before they burst. Regards, Robin Bowerman Head of Corporate Affairs Vanguard Australia

Weighing up the property boom By: Tony Kaye Residential property prices are booming not only in Australia but also around the world. What's the view for investors and why is it vital to weigh up the pros and cons of property before taking the leap? Read more

Asset allocations still hold the key By: Robin Bowerman Purchasing a home or investment property based on short-term market trends can dramatically alter asset allocations and have long lasting impacts on wealth. Here's why. Read more

Asset bubbles and where to find them Joseph H. Davis It's hard to identify an asset bubble before it bursts. But we expect that valuations eventually will reflect companies' true probability of profitability. Read more

VANGUARD IN THE NEWS Vanguard urges vigilance with rise of investment bond phishing scams Vanguard Australia | Adviser Voice | 6 April 2021 Vanguard is urging investors to remain vigilant following a notable rise in investing scams targeting Australian investors. To read more, please visit the Adviser Voice 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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