A dive into diversifieds By Vanguard ETFs Diversified ETFs are an efficient way to gain exposure to a multi-asset portfolio. With hundreds of exchange traded funds (ETFs) now listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, selecting just one to invest in might feel daunting. While most broad-based ETFs deliver diversification within an asset class by providing…
Why Warren Buffett remains a big fan of ETFs By Vanguard ETFs The Oracle of Omaha says low-cost index funds are still best for most investors. As one of the world’s most successful investors, with an estimated net worth of around US$150 billion, Warren Buffett is regularly referred to as the “Oracle of Omaha” because…
Uncertainty in markets can also mean opportunity By Greg Davis, President and Chief Investment Officer Super and retirement Pending tariffs might mean greater risk in the markets, but also opportunities. Ongoing tariff negotiations leave many unanswered questions, adding to uncertainty in the markets. Uncertainty can be unsettling, no doubt, particularly for investors in countries impacted…
The end of hybrids. What that means for investors By Tony Kaye, Senior Personal Finance Writer Investing strategy Why high-quality bonds are a logical alternative to hybrid securities. Some of the biggest changes on financial markets that are likely to have a profound impact on many retail investors can occur without attracting too much…
Our investment and economic outlook, February 2025 By Vanguard Markets and economy Our latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook. Though it has fallen well below its pandemic-era peaks, the nominal pace of U.S. wage growth remains strong, at about 4%. Yet wage growth does not appear to be an impediment to inflation…
Home is where the super is for many Australians By Tony Kaye, Senior Personal Finance Writer Super and retirement More Australians are upsizing their super by downsizing their home Home ownership is still the great Australian dream for many people. But, for a growing number of older Australians, it is also about selling the home…
Four SMSF breaches high on the ATO’s radar By Vanguard Super and retirement The Tax Office is actively targeting SMSF trustees over a range of super breaches. Home ownership is still the great Australian dream for many people. Australia’s contingent of around 630,000 self-managed super funds (SMSFs) is now managing more than $1 trillion in assets.…
How $10,000 performed across eight asset classes in 2024 By Tony Kaye, Senior Personal Finance Writer Investing strategy Another year of varied returns demonstrates the importance of diversification. Global share markets surged into record territory during 2024, delivering double-digit returns to many investors. Indeed, investors using broad-based exchange traded funds (ETFs) to cover the largest…
Have you checked your portfolio today? By Tony Kaye, Senior Personal Finance Writer Markets and economy Rather than worrying about day-to-day price movements, focus here instead. If you checked on the status of your investment portfolio today, don’t worry. You’re definitely not alone. In fact, you may have looked at how your various investment holdings…
A perspective on tech sector volatility By Joe Davis, Chief Economist and Head of Investment Strategy Group Investing strategy Tech shares fell recently as investors questioned the value of established players. News of an open-source artificial-intelligence model that could potentially rival current models at significantly lower cost caused tech shares to tumble recently, as investors…