 | Welcome to this week's edition of Smart Investing.
Investing in trends has become a growing trend in its own right, and it has become easy to invest in them through an evolving universe of listed thematic investment products.
Momentum appears to be turning in terms of the volume of initial public offers on share markets around the world, largely thanks to the recent rebound on markets and improving economic conditions.
Yet share market listings can be risky. A high percentage of IPOs begin trading below their share issue price, leaving investors with a loss from day one. In this week's lead article we explain the risks of IPOs and some of the things investors in floats should be looking for.
Our second article focuses on three common misconceptions about the 60/40 portfolio. Two of them deal with execution, but one is fundamental—basically defining what 60/40 actually is.
Lastly, listen to Vanguard's Shannon Nutter on The Grass is Greener podcast where she discusses the key findings from Vanguard's recent How Australia Retires report, the launch of Vanguard Super and the diverse retirement needs of Australians. | | | | | The risks in share market listings | | A new wave of share market listings is forming. But watch out for the potential rips. | | Read article | | | | | | | Common misconceptions about the 60/40 portfolio | | There are many misconceptions surrounding this tried-and-true investment standby. Here, we set the record straight. | | Read article | | | | | | | The Grass is Greener podcast: How Australia Retires | | Vanguard's Shannon Nutter talks to The Grass is Greener podcast on the findings from Vanguard's recently released How Australia Retires report. | | Listen here | | | | | | | Troubling trends: Unwrapping thematic investments | | Investing in trends is a relatively new phenomenon. But trends can hide investment traps. | | Read article | | | | | | | Understanding the role of custodians | | Investment custodians have an important function to safeguard the assets of millions of Australian investors. | | 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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