Two ways to invest your mortgage rate cut By Vanguard Investing strategy Why investing extra money from a rate cut can be a better long-term option Millions of Australians holding variable rate mortgages are about to receive a monthly household cash infusion, thanks to the Reserve Bank’s 0.25% cash rate cut on 20 May.…
Three reasons why you should care about costs By Vanguard Investing strategy Minimising costs is a critical part of every investor’s toolkit. This is because unlike other purchases in life (like a budget model car versus a luxury model), you generally don’t get more if you pay more. Indeed, in the investing world, the more…
How missing a few days in the market can drastically reduce your returns By Vanguard Investing strategy There is an old saying that good investing is about “time in the market, not timing the market.” While it may be tempting to react to the constant stream of market news, a low-cost “buy and hold” strategy…
A growing number of SMSF trustees are switching to ETFs By Vanguard ETFs Over half of self managed super fund trustees now hold at least one ETF A growing number of self managed super fund (SMSF) trustees are using exchange traded funds (ETFs) in their investment portfolio, primarily to tap into international and Australian shares.…
Vanguard Australia ETF investors stayed the course in April By Vanguard ETFs How ETF investors navigated ‘Vanguard weather’ in April Vanguard is used to navigating bouts of market volatility like we saw in April. We call these periods of uncertainty “Vanguard weather” because they underscore the importance of our four principles of investing success: setting long-term…
‘The only free lunch in finance’: Why it pays to be diversified By Vanguard Investing strategy The power of diversification Nobel Prize-winning economist Harry Markowitz famously quipped that diversification is “the only free lunch in finance.” Having a diversified mix of investments, appropriate for your goals and risk appetite, can help you weather the…
Reflections on John Bogle’s legacy as Vanguard turns 50 By Vanguard Investing strategy This month, the Vanguard Group celebrates its 50th anniversary Alongside the celebrations, it’s been a time to reflect on our history, including how Vanguard’s low-cost index funds and ETFs have revolutionised investing for many Australians. Robin Bowerman is a Vanguard Super…
How Vanguard’s low-cost revolution changed the game By Vanguard Investing strategy Australian investors have saved over $15 billion in fees using low-cost index funds The Vanguard Group was launched in May 1975 with an overriding mission to take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance…
Why it’s important to stay the course during market volatility – in three charts By Vanguard Investing strategy Staying the course is sage advice for long-term investors anxious about market volatility — and for good reason By looking at how markets have performed over time, we can put current events into context and appreciate the…
The power of the core-satellite investing strategy By Vanguard Investing strategy Discover why having a core-satellite approach to your portfolio is a powerful investment tool. What is a core-satellite strategy and why is it so powerful? In essence, core-satellite is an investment approach that combines the benefits of index funds—lower cost, broader diversification, tax efficiency…