[Smart Investing] Fund selection and the tyranny of choice

Investment and personal finance insights from Vanguard Australia

21 August 2019

Fund selection and the tyranny of choice With thousands of managed and ETFs to choose from, choice can also feel overwhelming with inertia rather than active choice a more likely outcome.     Read more

Have you got what it takes to be a clever blender? Assuming an investor sees a place for having both managed funds and ETFs within their portfolio, is there an ideal blend between the two?     Read more

Planning for retirement? Retirement is so much more than it used to be. In previous generations, retirement was shorter and expectations more modest. Now we're enjoying longer and more active retirements than ever before.   Watch video

Vanguard in the news Two top ETFs I'd buy for my portfolio The Motley Fool | Tristan Harrison | 20 August 2019 (This article also appeared in Yahoo Finance) Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have really changed the investment world for the better in my opinion. It allows investors to buy a whole basket of shares in a single trade, saving on brokerage costs and improving diversification. I think a perfectly good strategy for most investors is simply to choose some of the broadest and cheapest ETFs like iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV) and Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS). To read more, please visit the 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. QUICK LINKS Exchange Traded Funds Retail managed funds CONNECT WITH US LinkedIn Twitter

Client Services Online: Click here to see contact details for the Vanguard Client Services Team around Australia. Client service associates are available from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday (Melbourne time). Email: clientservices@vanguard.com.au Telephone: 1300 655 101 8:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday, Melbourne time. Vanguard ETF Trading & Support Team: 1300 655 888 8:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday, Melbourne time. Unsubscribing from this email: To unsubscribe from Smart Investing, please click here or contact us on 1300 655 101. Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd ABN 72 072 881 086 / AFS Licence 227263 is the product issuer. We have not taken your or your clients' circumstances into account when preparing the information in our electronic publications so they may not be applicable to your circumstances. You should therefore consider your or your clients' circumstances and our Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before making any investment decision. You can access our PDS here 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 hyperlink. 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. © 2019 Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. All rights reserved. Terms and conditions of use  |  Disclaimers  |  Privacy policy

[Smart Investing] For a smoother path to investment success, diversify

Investment and personal finance insights from Vanguard Australia

14 August 2019

For a smoother path to investment success, diversify In a variety of arenas, people agree that diversification can improve chances for success. Investors are no different.     Read more

Markets have you jittery? Do something! We tell investors they shouldn't pay attention to the markets' day-to-day movements. But it's sometimes impossible to avoid.     Read more

What is a bond? Bonds play an important role in any investment portfolio, helping to reduce volatility and spread risks.   Watch video

Vanguard in the news Vanguard's suite of multisector ETFs bags four Morningstar golds Morningstar | Emma Rapaport | 6 August 2019 Vanguard's low-cost suite of multisector exchange-traded funds has secured four Morningstar gold ratings, with analyst Donna Lopata describing them as an "exceptional suite of listed multisector strategies". They took home the gold thanks to their rock-bottom fees and simple yet effective approach portfolio construction, Lopata says. Each product is designed to suit different investor objectives and risk profiles. To read more, please visit the Morningstar 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. QUICK LINKS Exchange Traded Funds Retail managed funds CONNECT WITH US LinkedIn Twitter

Client Services Online: Click here to see contact details for the Vanguard Client Services Team around Australia. Client service associates are available from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday (Melbourne time). Email: clientservices@vanguard.com.au Telephone: 1300 655 101 8:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday, Melbourne time. Vanguard ETF Trading & Support Team: 1300 655 888 8:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday, Melbourne time. Unsubscribing from this email: To unsubscribe from Smart Investing, please click here or contact us on 1300 655 101. Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd ABN 72 072 881 086 / AFS Licence 227263 is the product issuer. We have not taken your or your clients' circumstances into account when preparing the information in our electronic publications so they may not be applicable to your circumstances. You should therefore consider your or your clients' circumstances and our Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before making any investment decision. You can access our PDS here 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 hyperlink. 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. © 2019 Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. All rights reserved. Terms and conditions of use  |  Disclaimers  |  Privacy policy

[Smart Investing] Lessons from the 2019 Index Chart

Investment and personal finance insights from Vanguard Australia

07 August 2019

Lessons from the 2019 Index Chart Vanguard has been publishing its annual index chart for 18 years. It allows investors to look at how markets have rewarded them for the risk they have taken through periods of market rises and periodic slumps.     Read more

You get what you don't pay for When it comes to investing, the reality is just the opposite of the marketer's beloved slogan "You get what you pay for."     Read more

SMSFs attract younger members A high proportion of investors establishing SMSFs are middle-aged or younger. And it seems that the average age of new SMSF members is getting younger.   Read more

Vanguard in the news Vanguard plans active fund assault Australian Financial Review | Jonathan Shapiro | 5 August 2019 The $7.9 trillion investment giant, Vanguard, is preparing to offer a suite of actively managed funds in a bid to win a greater share of the Australian market, where the majority of assets are still actively managed. To read more, please visit the AFR 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. QUICK LINKS Exchange Traded Funds Retail managed funds CONNECT WITH US LinkedIn Twitter

Client Services Online: Click here to see contact details for the Vanguard Client Services Team around Australia. Client service associates are available from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday (Melbourne time). Email: clientservices@vanguard.com.au Telephone: 1300 655 101 8:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday, Melbourne time. Vanguard ETF Trading & Support Team: 1300 655 888 8:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday, Melbourne time. Unsubscribing from this email: To unsubscribe from Smart Investing, please click here or contact us on 1300 655 101. Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd ABN 72 072 881 086 / AFS Licence 227263 is the product issuer. We have not taken your or your clients' circumstances into account when preparing the information in our electronic publications so they may not be applicable to your circumstances. You should therefore consider your or your clients' circumstances and our Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before making any investment decision. You can access our PDS here 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 hyperlink. 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. © 2019 Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. All rights reserved. Terms and conditions of use  |  Disclaimers  |  Privacy policy

[Smart Investing] The global economy at midyear: How our views have changed

Investment and personal finance insights from Vanguard Australia

31 July 2019

The global economy at midyear: How our views have changed A lot has happened since Vanguard published its global economic and market outlook for 2019. In this article, three Vanguard economists offer their insights on how trade tensions between China and the United States are changing the landscape.     Read more

What makes a 'desirable' investment? Ask yourself what fundamental characteristics you really want and need in an investment product. This should help you focus on what really matters when choosing an investment.     Read more

What falling interest rates mean for investors The Reserve Bank of Australia's official cash rate is at a record low of 1 per cent, with further cuts predicted as the central bank strives to offset perceived economic weakness. What has changed so quickly, and what does it mean for investors?   Read more

Vanguard in the news Global exposure growing in importance Self Managed Super | Darin Tyson-Chan | 29 July 2019 The latest research into the SMSF sector has shown an making an allocation to investing in overseas markets is becoming increasingly important for trustees, regardless of whether or not they currently receive financial advice. The 2019 Vanguard/Investment Trends Self-managed Super Fund Reports revealed trustees on average currently allocate 11 per cent of their fund's investment portfolio to overseas assets, but in a year's time they expected this to jump to 16 per cent, regardless of their advice situation. To read more, please visit the Self Managed Super 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. QUICK LINKS Exchange Traded Funds Retail managed funds CONNECT WITH US LinkedIn Twitter

Client Services Online: Click here to see contact details for the Vanguard Client Services Team around Australia. Client service associates are available from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday (Melbourne time). Email: clientservices@vanguard.com.au Telephone: 1300 655 101 8:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday, Melbourne time. Vanguard ETF Trading & Support Team: 1300 655 888 8:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday, Melbourne time. Unsubscribing from this email: To unsubscribe from Smart Investing, please click here or contact us on 1300 655 101. Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd ABN 72 072 881 086 / AFS Licence 227263 is the product issuer. We have not taken your or your clients' circumstances into account when preparing the information in our electronic publications so they may not be applicable to your circumstances. You should therefore consider your or your clients' circumstances and our Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before making any investment decision. You can access our PDS here 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 hyperlink. 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. © 2019 Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. All rights reserved. Terms and conditions of use  |  Disclaimers  |  Privacy policy