When to be proactive

View this email online This week's Smart Investing is focused on active investing, including when to be proactive about your investment portfolio, how to choose the right active fund manager, and lastly, what the future may hold for value shares. Regards, Robin Bowerman Head of Corporate Affairs Vanguard Australia LATEST INSIGHTS When to be proactive about your portfolio The mid-year point is an opportune time to take stock of your investment holdings – but reviewing your portfolio should really be an ongoing exercise. Read article How to choose an active manager The foundation of active management allocation typically rests on three key pillars: talent, cost and patience. Read article The future of value shares As value shares continue their winning streak, some investors may have a case of FOMO while others may be worried that recent outperformance is an aberration. Read article In case you missed it How diversification fights investor biases Investing in familiar names may bring a sense of comfort but by focusing too heavily on the Australian market, investors may limit their opportunity set and forgo the benefits of greater diversification. Read article Have you checked your portfolio today? Rather than focusing on the day-to-day movements of financial markets, especially during times of heightened price volatility, here's what you should pay attention to instead. Read article Connect with Us Unsubscribe Vanguard and its employees wish to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia where we operate our business. We recognise their connection to the land, water and culture and wish to pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd (ABN 72 072 881 086 / AFS Licence 227263) is the product issuer. We have not taken yours or your clients‘ circumstances into account when preparing this email so it may not be applicable to the particular situation you are considering. You should consider yours and your clients‘ circumstances, and our Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before making any investment decision or recommendation. Distributors of our products must consider our Target Market Determinations ("TMDs") which describe the investors for whom the product would likely be appropriate and consistent with their objectives, financial situation and needs. You can access our PDSs and TMDs at www.vanguard.com.au 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 a hyperlink. © 2022 Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. All rights reserved. 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 INFORMATION FROM SITES OR APPS THAT USE OUR SERVICES," located at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. 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. Terms and conditions of use | Disclaimers | Privacy policy | Cookie policy

Investor behaviours and biases

View this email online This week's Smart Investing takes a look at investor trends and behaviours, including what traits investors should focus on when markets are so volatile, how international diversification can help investors overcome home biases, and what SMSF trustees are investing in and why. Regards, Robin Bowerman Head of Corporate Affairs Vanguard Australia LATEST INSIGHTS Have you checked your portfolio today? Rather than focusing on the day-to-day movements of financial markets, especially during times of heightened price volatility, here's what you should pay attention to instead. Read article How diversification fights investor biases Investing in familiar names may bring a sense of comfort but by focusing too heavily on the Australian market, investors may limit their opportunity set and forgo the benefits of greater diversification. Read article How SMSFs are investing in 2022 The Vanguard/Investment Trends 2022 SMSF report found that younger investors are leading the surge in SMSF establishment rates and are more engaged with their superannuation. Read article In case you missed it Why the ASX will continue to rise It's easy to forget about the long-term trajectory of share markets in a period of downturn. But if you're invested in equities for the long-term, know that markets will consistently trend upwards over time. Read article What to do when interest rates change Recent RBA announcements are a reminder for investors to take stock of the risks they are taking, and to stay focused on their long-term goals. Read article Connect with Us Unsubscribe Vanguard and its employees wish to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia where we operate our business. We recognise their connection to the land, water and culture and wish to pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd (ABN 72 072 881 086 / AFS Licence 227263) is the product issuer. We have not taken yours or your clients‘ circumstances into account when preparing this email so it may not be applicable to the particular situation you are considering. You should consider yours and your clients‘ circumstances, and our Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before making any investment decision or recommendation. Distributors of our products must consider our Target Market Determinations ("TMDs") which describe the investors for whom the product would likely be appropriate and consistent with their objectives, financial situation and needs. You can access our PDSs and TMDs at www.vanguard.com.au 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 a hyperlink. © 2022 Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. All rights reserved. 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 INFORMATION FROM SITES OR APPS THAT USE OUR SERVICES," located at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. 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. Terms and conditions of use | Disclaimers | Privacy policy | Cookie policy

Why market swings are not uncommon

View this email online While recent market volatility can be unnerving for even the most sturdy investor, it does serve as a timely reminder that market swings are a normal part of investing. In this edition of Smart Investing, our Head of Investments for Asia-Pacific, Duncan Burns, takes a closer look at market data to explain why despite short-term downturns, the ASX will continue to rise over the longer term. We also include two videos from our Global CEO Tim Buckley and Global Chief Economist Joe Davis on how to invest in a high-inflation world and why market corrections are an integral part of investing. Regards, Robin Bowerman Head of Corporate Affairs Vanguard Australia LATEST INSIGHTS Why the ASX will continue to rise It's easy to forget about the long-term trajectory of share markets in a period of downturn. But if you're invested in equities for the long-term, know that markets will consistently trend upwards over time. Read article Investing in a high inflation world Vanguard CEO Tim Buckley shares his views on investing in a high-inflation world. Read article Why volatility and downturns are part of investing Equity investors find the volatility and downturns of market corrections unnerving. Chief Economist Joe Davis explains some of the reasons these market corrections occur and why they're an integral part of the investing landscape. Read article In case you missed it What to do when interest rates change Recent RBA announcements are a reminder for investors to take stock of the risks they are taking, and to stay focused on their long-term goals. Read article Five common SMSF myths busted Here's five common SMSF myths that all fund trustees should be aware of. Read article Connect with Us Unsubscribe Vanguard and its employees wish to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia where we operate our business. We recognise their connection to the land, water and culture and wish to pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd (ABN 72 072 881 086 / AFS Licence 227263) is the product issuer. We have not taken yours or your clients‘ circumstances into account when preparing this email so it may not be applicable to the particular situation you are considering. You should consider yours and your clients‘ circumstances, and our Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before making any investment decision or recommendation. Distributors of our products must consider our Target Market Determinations ("TMDs") which describe the investors for whom the product would likely be appropriate and consistent with their objectives, financial situation and needs. You can access our PDSs and TMDs at www.vanguard.com.au 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 a hyperlink. © 2022 Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. All rights reserved. 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 INFORMATION FROM SITES OR APPS THAT USE OUR SERVICES," located at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. 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. Terms and conditions of use | Disclaimers | Privacy policy | Cookie policy