How ‘investment procrastination’ could be hurting your wealth By Vanguard The basics Putting off investing could cost you more than you think Many people delay investing because they feel they don’t know enough, are afraid of making mistakes or believe they need a large sum to begin. This ‘investment procrastination’ — which can be…
Investing with a marathon mindset By Vanguard Investing strategy Why the best chance of investment success is about endurance and discipline Imagine standing at the starting line of a marathon. You’re not thinking about the first kilometre. Instead, you’re focused on the long road ahead, pacing yourself, conserving energy, and staying mentally strong. That’s also…
Why managing your investments is an ongoing process By Vanguard Investing strategy The long-term returns of asset classes can be a valuable reference point People with the highest confidence about their future retirement tend to take the most purposeful action to prepare. That makes a lot of sense, especially on an investment level, because…
How $1,000 plus regular contributions turned into $823,000 through compounding By Vanguard Investing strategy A simple ongoing investment strategy can deliver substantial returns over time Imagine planting a tree that not only grows fruit but also grows more branches, which grow even more fruit. That’s compound interest in motion, which is sometimes referred to…
Three tips for building a good portfolio By Vanguard Build your portfolio Here are some basic principles to help give investors the best chance of success Be deliberate The first step to building a sound investment portfolio is to know why you’re investing. Setting measurable investment goals gives investors clarity and direction, and…
At CCA Financial Planners, we’re passionate about helping Australians invest smarter. That’s why since 2017, we have partnered with Vanguard and their ETF’s. We recently jointly hosted our ETF Education Event — an insightful morning dedicated to exploring exchange traded funds (ETFs), low-cost indexing, and the importance of smart, diversified investing. Why Diversification Matters More…
How behavioural biases could be hurting your investment returns By Vanguard The basics Two mental traps that could be affecting your investing Even the most experienced investors can fall prey to subtle psychological traps. These behavioural biases often operate under the surface, influencing decisions in ways that can undermine long-term investment success. Here are two…
Preparing for another savings pinch By Vanguard Investing strategy The bad news for savers relying on income returns is set to continue Australia’s underlying level of inflation is continuing to fall, and that’s likely to pave the way for another official interest rate cut when the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board meets next week.…
Our investment and economic outlook, July 2025 By Vanguard Markets and economy Our latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook Australia Uncertainty, weak growth warrant a dovish central bank “The Reserve Bank of Australia is cautiously dovish amid slow disinflation progress and downside risks related to heightened uncertainty.” Grant Feng, Vanguard…
Expect currency to play a smaller role in future returns By Kevin DiCiurcio, Head of Vanguard Capital Markets Model Development Markets and economy U.S. dollar depreciation this year has driven international equity outperformance For the past three years, the U.S. dollar stood tall – overvalued and seemingly defying its fundamental gravity. But in recent months,…