Navigating market volatility: Six essential lessons for investors By Vanguard Investing strategy Share market investors often etch significant trading events into their memory Take last month, for example. Many investors will remember that it marked the five-year anniversary since the 2020 COVID crash, when global share markets fell more than 35% over the space…
Beating the market is much harder than you think By Vanguard Investing strategy “Don’t look for the needle in the haystack. Just buy the haystack” That’s a famous quote by Vanguard’s founder, John Bogle, that really sums up why it’s so hard for any investor, even the professional active stock pickers, to beat the returns…
Bank First Chooses CCA Financial Planners as Trusted Financial Planning Advisors We are proud to announce that Bank First has sold its financial planning service to CCA Financial Planners (CCAFP), trusting us with the stewardship of its financial planning clients. This decision reflects our shared commitment to delivering high-quality, holistic financial advice that aligns with Bank First’s…
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…
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…
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…