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18 August 2021 Hi everyone, In this week's Smart Investing, we continue to focus on Vanguard's 2021 Index Chart with Senior Personal Finance Writer Tony Kaye discussing how it demonstrates the power of regular investing. We have also included a short video on this year's chart that illustrates how returns from different asset classes have consistently grown over time and why diversification and discipline underpin investment success. Lastly, we present Vanguard's July economic and market update - a forward looking report by our economists that details our global growth forecasts and asset class return projections. Regards, Robin Bowerman Head of Corporate Affairs Vanguard Australia

A proven way to build wealth By: Tony Kaye Reinvesting income distributions and having the discipline to contribute regularly is a powerful way to build wealth, as evidenced in Vanguard's 2021 Index Chart. Read more

The power of perspective The 2021 Vanguard Index Chart powerfully illustrates how sticking to a long-term investment plan, with diversification across a range of asset classes, allows you to grow your wealth even in the face of market crises and short-term volatility. Watch video

Vanguard's July economic and market update We continue to forecast full-year GDP growth of around 5%–5.5% for Australia, although we see increased downside risks to the outlook given the recent lockdowns. Read more

VANGUARD IN THE NEWS The easiest $150,000 you'd ever make Scott Phillips | The Motley Fool | 11 August 2021 Is Vanguard's annual index chart the most valuable piece of paper in the world? 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.

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How patience has paid off for long-term investors By: Tony Kaye According to Vanguard's 2021 Index Chart, investors who stay the course tend to be more successful in the long run than those who try to time when to buy and sell. Read more

Five investing tips for beginners By: Balaji Gopal Here are five investing tips for those who are just beginning their investment journey. Read more

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