We often talk about good investment habits to adopt, but what about the questionable behaviours to avoid?
In this week's Smart Investing, we take a look at why investing in trendy products may not be worth the hype over time, as well as why market timing is never as easy as we think. Lastly, we discuss how cognitive biases can subconsciously influence our decision making when it comes to investing.
Regards, | | 
Robin Bowerman
Head of Corporate Affairs
Vanguard Australia | | | | | Why investment trends aren't always your friend | | Investment trends, including trendy ETF products, can be enticing but they don't necessarily have long-term investment merit. Here's why investors should do their homework before they invest in the latest fad. | | 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's why timing the market to buy low and sell high is not as easy as it sounds. | | Read article | | | | | | | The trouble with intuition when investing | | Knowing how your mind works can help you avoid the more obvious traps many investors fall into. | | Read article | | | | | | | How much should I be saving? | | Saving regularly is a habit that needs to be cultivated and as with most things in life, starting sooner rather than later often gives investors a huge advantage. | | Read article | | | | | | | How much money do I need to retire? | | When I retire, will I have enough money to enjoy the retirement lifestyle I envision? It's a question many of us will need to ponder at one point. | | Read article | | | | 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.
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