Three tips for building a good portfolio By Vanguard Build your portfolio Here are some basic principles to help give investors the best chance of success Be deliberate The first step to building a sound investment portfolio is to know why you’re investing. Setting measurable investment goals gives investors clarity and direction, and…
How behavioural biases could be hurting your investment returns By Vanguard The basics Two mental traps that could be affecting your investing Even the most experienced investors can fall prey to subtle psychological traps. These behavioural biases often operate under the surface, influencing decisions in ways that can undermine long-term investment success. Here are two…
Preparing for another savings pinch By Vanguard Investing strategy The bad news for savers relying on income returns is set to continue Australia’s underlying level of inflation is continuing to fall, and that’s likely to pave the way for another official interest rate cut when the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board meets next week.…
One-click funds emerge as an antidote to complexity By Duncan Burns, Chief Investment Officer, Asia-Pacific Investing strategy Many people are investing the same way outside of their super fund as they do inside Investing is simple. But keeping it simple, that’s the hard part. Especially when markets get choppy, the temptation to “do something” creeps…
How to future proof your equities portfolio By Vanguard Investing strategy Using index funds to always be invested in the largest listed companies Fifty years ago, when Vanguard was founded in the United States, the most valuable listed company in the world by market capitalisation was International Business Machines, now known as IBM. Telecommunications…
Can share market investors predict the future? By Vanguard Investing strategy Volatility indexes are a barometer for where share markets may be heading It should come as no surprise that there isn’t an accurate way to foretell what share markets will do from one day to the next. Yet, while there is no share market…
Don’t let these four investing myths hold you back By Vanguard The basics Investing might seem intimidating, especially if you’re just starting out A common misconception is that it requires a lot of time, expertise, and carries too much risk. However, these are just myths that can hold you back from reaching your financial goals.…
Six easy steps women can take to improve their financial outcomes By Vanguard The basics Follow these empowering strategies to take bigger long-term financial strides. International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated around the world on 8 March every year to highlight the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. At the same time, IWD…
New financial year, new you By Vanguard Investing Strategy A new financial year can bring a chance to reset and focus on your investment goals. For many, a new year brings new beginnings and a chance to reset and focus on what matters most. So, the imminent start to a new financial year may be…
By Tony Kaye, Senior Personal Finance Writer Investing for life events Some investing steps to get you through the holiday season, the new year, and for the future. It’s about that time of the year again, with Christmas fast approaching and the new year just around the corner. It’s a time to unwind, to reflect…