7 simple steps to get on the investment ladder By Vanguard The basics Entering the world of investing can be a life-changer for people of all ages. Here are seven simple steps for beginners to start their wealth journey. Do a financial stocktake Before taking the leap into investing, evaluate your financial position.…
The great rotation: When valuations start to matter again By Andrew Shuman, Director of Research, Vanguard Oversight & Manager Search, and Kevin Khang, Vanguard Senior Global Economist Markets and economy Investors are debating whether the long‑anticipated “great rotation” is taking shape More than a decade of U.S. equity market leadership was interrupted by a historic…
Oil curve points to shock, not lasting disruption By Fei Xu, Vanguard Commodity Strategy Fund Portfolio Manager Markets and economy Navigating volatility Despite the shock, markets expect a quick fix, not a lasting supply loss The outbreak of conflict in Iran has abruptly ended the unusual oil‑market dynamic. At that time, geopolitical risk premia…
Most active fund managers struggle to beat the market By Vanguard Investing strategy Looking at the 2025 results, active fund managers have continued to underperform when evaluated against lower cost ETFs The 2025 SPIVA (S&P Indices Versus Active) Australia scorecard, which rates the performance of active managers, has just been released. The message is clear,…
Vanguard launches new global technology and international high yields ETFs and managed fund By Vanguard ETFs Vanguard has expanded its Australian investment range offering four new investment options in global technology and international high yield, with three new ETFs and one unlisted managed fund. The new funds are designed to work as simple, low-cost building…
Interest rates likely to stay higher for longer By Vanguard Markets and economy Navigating volatility The recent rate hike suggests that the Reserve Bank of Australia is prepared to move policy into more restrictive territory As widely expected, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lifted the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.1% at…
