How strong is your investment product knowledge? By Vanguard Investing strategy Most Australians are not confident in making financial decisions With high home ownership levels, and the trillions of dollars being held in superannuation accounts and other assets, Australia could be regarded as a nation of investors. Yet, when it comes to investment knowledge, numbers…
Inside the minds of equity income fund investors By Vanguard Investing strategy Equity income funds are popular with many investors. What’s their draw? A central finding of recently published research co-authored by Vanguard experts is counterintuitive: Most equity income fund owners invest for reasons other than a desire for income. Portfolio manager Sharon Hill noticed a…
Preparing your kids for financial success By Vanguard Investing strategy Here’s some easy money management skills for children of different ages. Teaching good financial habits, such as saving and budgeting, is one of the best ways to prepare children to have a secure financial future. It’s never too early or late to start talking…
ASIC warns investment scams are on the rise By Vanguard The basics Why staying alert to scams is more important than ever ASIC has issued a warning about a new wave of investment scam websites using images of well-known Australian identities. The regulator says it has shut down more than 330 investment scam websites so…
A terrific environment for bonds By Vanguard Investing strategy In a recent Morningstar article, Sara Devereux, Vanguard’s global head of fixed income, says bond investors are enjoying a rare sweet spot in today’s market. With yields well above pre-pandemic lows and the Federal Reserve (Fed) expected to begin cutting interest rates soon, the environment remains…
Winning, losing, and learning: A reading list for investors By Vanguard The basics Reminiscences of a Stock Operator “Everybody knows that psychology plays a big role in investing,” said Daniel Shaykevich, a senior portfolio manager in Vanguard Fixed Income Group. “But we often focus on the psychology of groups, crowds, etc. We often ignore our…
Our investment and economic outlook, August 2025 By Vanguard Markets and economy Our latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook Australia Progress on disinflation paves the way for further easing “The Reserve Bank of Australia is cautiously dovish amid progress on disinflation and diminished uncertainty.” —Grant Feng, Vanguard Senior Economist First-quarter…
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…