What’s your risk profile? By Vanguard Investing strategy Understanding your risk profile is one of the most important steps you can take as an investor. It helps shape how your money is invested and whether you’ll feel comfortable staying the course when markets rise and fall. How much risk can you tolerate? Your attitude to…
Six strategic investment moves for mid-career women By Vanguard Investing strategy Investing for life events As women enter their mid-career years, many begin to earn more and have greater capacity to invest. Making the most of this window can play a crucial role in building long term financial security. The mid-career phase is a…
AI and social media the financial adviser of choice for Gen Z By Vanguard Investing strategy As Gen Z investors embrace social media and AI for financial advice, they are being urged to tread carefully Gen Z investors are turning to social media and AI to make decisions about their financial future, and the…
Why more young Australians are turning to ETFs By Vanguard Investing strategy ETFs New research from Vanguard Australia shows that nearly half of Gen Z and Millennials (45%) are already investing in shares, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or other investment products. And of the Gen Z investors who aren’t yet investing outside of their super…
The case of Unlucky Steve, who bought before every crash By Daniel Shrimski, Managing Director, Vanguard Australia Investing strategy Even investors who bought at the worst possible moments over 25 years still more than tripled their money One of the most common fears investors face is putting money into the market today, only to…
From pocket money to share portfolios – teaching kids about investing By Vanguard The basics Teaching kids about investing doesn’t have to be complicated. When it’s age‑appropriate, fun and engaging, it can help set them up for financial success. One of the most valuable gifts you can give your children is an early understanding…
Australians continue to invest into ETFs as Vanguard sees record ETF flows for start of 2026 By Vanguard ETFs Australians invest record funds into ETFs as Vanguard logs record flows to start 2026 Vanguard Australia records its largest monthly exchange-traded fund (ETF) cashflow on record in March with $2.62 billion in inflows. During March Vanguard Australia launched five new ETFs tracking the…
Finding balance in fixed income By Vanguard Investing strategy Higher yields and income keep bonds resilient amid volatility The first quarter of 2026 has delivered no shortage of headlines, with sharp moves in energy prices, ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and shifting expectations around inflation and growth. Against that backdrop, bond market volatility has increased, but…
What Are the Main Ways to Invest for Children and Grandchildren? When investing for children and/or grandchildren, there are three common structures: Investing in the Parent’s Name (as trustee for the Child or Grandchild) Investments are held by the parent/grandparent directly for the child (or grandchild) and typically transfer at age 18. Key benefits: No…
Look beyond traditional diversification By Vanguard Investing strategy Investors can employ diversification strategies beyond just asset allocation The concept of diversification, not putting all your eggs in one basket, as a means of reducing risk has been an enduring investment concept. But investors and the financial advice industry often focus solely on diversification across…