Tariff strife on hold as other risks simmer By Vanguard Markets and economy Tariff announcements create a risk-off environment In an unlikely sequence of events, markets have just navigated a dramatic round-trip: a sharp spike in volatility and a market sell-off, followed by an equally swift return to relative calm. The CBOE Volatility Index…
New SMSF trustees propel uptake of financial advice By Vanguard Super and retirement The $1 trillion superannuation sector still has significant advice gaps The number of Australians using a self managed superannuation fund (SMSF) hit a new record at the end of 2024. Australian Tax Office data shows almost 26,000 new funds were created last…
Vanguard Australia ETF investors stayed the course in April By Vanguard ETFs How ETF investors navigated ‘Vanguard weather’ in April Vanguard is used to navigating bouts of market volatility like we saw in April. We call these periods of uncertainty “Vanguard weather” because they underscore the importance of our four principles of investing success: setting long-term…
The superannuation changes from 1 July By Vanguard Super and retirement The super changes coming into effect in the 2025-26 financial year Australian superannuation laws are set to change once again in the 2025-26 financial year as the nation’s fast-growing retirement savings system continues to evolve. Below is a summary of the changes that will…
Your 30 June superannuation checklist By Vanguard Super and retirement With the end of the current financial year fast approaching, time is running out if you’re planning to boost your superannuation balance before 30 June. Even depositing a small amount of extra money into your super account before 30 June this year could make a…
‘The only free lunch in finance’: Why it pays to be diversified By Vanguard Investing strategy The power of diversification Nobel Prize-winning economist Harry Markowitz famously quipped that diversification is “the only free lunch in finance.” Having a diversified mix of investments, appropriate for your goals and risk appetite, can help you weather the…
