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…
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,…