When markets are volatile, it pays to stay invested By Vanguard Investing strategy Periods of high volatility have forever been part of investing. But even seasoned investors might feel tempted to retreat to “safe” assets like cash during these times. While this approach may help you sleep better at night, it’s unlikely to be…
Investing in credit and the role of corporate bonds By Vanguard Investing strategy How the global bond market offers stability and income potential It might come as a surprise to you that, at an estimated total value of US$130 trillion, the global bond market is actually bigger than the US$110 trillion combined total value…
How dollar-cost averaging can help you build wealth By Vanguard Investing strategy When it comes to investing successfully, it helps to focus on the factors you can control. Dollar-cost averaging, which involves systematically investing sums of money at regular intervals, can be a powerful strategy to help you reach your financial goals. Here’s what dollar-cost…
The benefits of reinvesting ETF distributions By Vanguard ETFs Many Australian companies have recently announced dividend payouts from their latest earnings. These dividends will be distributed to shareholders, including those who own exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that invest in these companies. ETF managers, like Vanguard, collect these dividends and fully pass them on to ETF investors,…
Vanguard launches 100% equities and income-generating diversified ETFs By Vanguard ETFs Investors now have access to a broader range of ready-made diversified ETF portfolios. Vanguard was one of the earliest investment management companies to bring cost-effective, ready-made, multi-asset investment solutions to the Australian market when it launched four diversified managed funds – Conservative, Balanced, Growth…
Our investment and economic outlook, March 2025 By Vanguard Markets and economy Our latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook The government of Germany, home to the euro area’s biggest economy, this month approved its largest fiscal spending increase in more than a generation. Headlined by a €500 billion infrastructure investment fund,…
Three ways to check your super is working for you By Vanguard Super and retirement Small changes in performance or fees can make a big difference in retirement. How often do you check in with your super? For younger Australians, the answer is likely to be “not very often”. Research by ASIC’s Moneysmart found that…
The trouble with having too much cash By Vanguard Investing strategy Investors with large cash holdings should keep an eye on falling deposit rates. Most of us have heard the saying, cash is king. It relates to the liquidity advantages of having an amount of cash readily available to cover off things such as everyday…
Six easy steps women can take to improve their financial outcomes By Vanguard The basics Follow these empowering strategies to take bigger long-term financial strides. International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated around the world on 8 March every year to highlight the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. At the same time, IWD…
AI’s impact on productivity and the workforce By Vanguard Markets and economy AI is set to lead to the fastest productivity and economic growth in a generation. The impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to the most rapid productivity and economic growth in a generation. As Vanguard Global Chief Economist Joe Davis explains, AI…