Why investors shouldn't overreact to recession talk

View this email online In this week's Smart Investing, we analyse historical returns data to explain why Australian investors shouldn't overreact to increasing recession speculation. We also discuss index changes over the past 50 years and the benefits of broad index funds. Lastly, we include a conversation between Vanguard's Head of Client Services, Adam Donahue, and Investment Trends' Head of Research, Dr Irene Guiamatsia on what SMSFs are investing in this year. Regards, Robin Bowerman Head of Corporate Affairs Vanguard Australia LATEST INSIGHTS Why investors shouldn't overreact to talk of a recession Stocks typically begin to recover during recessions, in anticipation of economic and corporate earnings growth. Read article Why you should be buying haystacks A key benefit to investing in broad index funds is the in-built sector diversification that they provide. Read article What assets are SMSFs investing in? Watch Vanguard's Head of Client Services, Adam Donohue, and Investment Trends' Head of Research, Dr Irene Guiamatsia, discuss how SMSFs are investing in 2022. Watch here In case you missed it Tips to avoid investing badly While it's difficult to be the best investor in the world, we can all actively avoid being a 'bad investor' by learning from history and staying the course. Read article Have investment markets hit the bottom? Equity and bond markets have lost ground in 2022, but are they at or near the bottom? Watch here 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

Common investment traps to avoid

View this email online In this week's Smart Investing, we discuss ways to avoid falling into common investment traps when markets are turbulent and what behaviours pave the way to investment success. We also include a video featuring Vanguard's Global Chief Investment Officer Greg Davis, and Global Chief Economist and Head of the Investment Strategy Group Joe Davis, on what investors can expect over the medium-term, as well as an episode of ETFs for Beginners where we discuss the creation of index funds and the importance of asset allocation. Regards, Robin Bowerman Head of Corporate Affairs Vanguard Australia LATEST INSIGHTS Tips to avoid investing badly While it's difficult to be the best investor in the world, we can all actively avoid being a 'bad investor' by learning from history and staying the course. Read article Have investment markets hit the bottom? Equity and bond markets have lost ground in 2022, but are they at or near the bottom? Watch here Vanguard and the creation of index funds In conversation with Ana and Phil from ETFs for Beginners, Vanguard's Robin Bowerman discusses the creation of index funds, asset allocation, and the psychological traps of investing for the first time. Listen here 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 The challenges of market timing When markets fall, it's natural to want to take action to prevent further losses. Doing so however can do more harm than good. Here&339;s why timing the market to buy low and sell high is not as easy as it sounds. 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

Tips for building long-term wealth

View this email online In this week's Smart Investing, we discuss three timeless investment tips for constructing a good portfolio, as well as why reinvesting dividends and distributions can be an effective way to boost long-term returns. Lastly, we share a recording from the ASX Investor Day where Rachel White, Vanguard's Head of Financial Adviser Services chats about the rise of female and younger investors, and how they're using ETFs to build their wealth. Regards, Robin Bowerman Head of Corporate Affairs Vanguard Australia LATEST INSIGHTS Three tips for building a good portfolio Here are some fundamental principles that can give investors the best chance of success. Read article How reinvesting will boost your returns Reinvesting company dividends or distributions from ETFs or managed funds is a great way to achieve solid investment growth over time. Read article The rise of female and younger investors In conversation with the ASX, Vanguard Australia's Head of Financial Adviser Services, Rachel White, explores the recent shift in investor profiles, covering the growth of younger investors to the rise of female investors. Rachel also highlights the latest investing trends and how investors are building diversified investment portfolios using ETFs. Watch here In case you missed it Three keys to investing success Broadly speaking, the most successful investors don't think in terms of days or weeks. Their strategies are usually built around much longer investment time blocks – often years or even decades. Read article How to turbocharge your investment returns There are major advantages in making regular investment contributions. Here's proof. 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