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  • Monthly Market Review - May 2023 (Australia)
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    Monthly Market Review - May 2023 (Australia)

    Stay informed on the current economic landscape and gain valuable investment perspectives from industry experts.

    17th Jul, 2023

    Source: J.P Morgan Asset Management

  • Gauging the direction of global equity earnings growth
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    Gauging the direction of global equity earnings growth

    Explore the influence of valuation multiples on YTD equity performances and the contrasting earnings trends in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, as growth expectations undergo changes.

    17th Jul, 2023

    Source: J.P Morgan Asset Management

  • Adding bonds to your investment mix
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    Adding bonds to your investment mix

    Bonds can play an important role in investment portfolios, but what exactly are they, what are their benefits, and how do you invest in them?

    13th Jul, 2023

    Source: Vanguard

  • How to future proof your equities portfolio
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    How to future proof your equities portfolio

    Today's hottest companies may go off the boil down the track. It's one of the reasons why index funds are continuing to attract investors around the world.

    13th Jul, 2023

    Source: Vanguard

  • Why more super funds are using managed funds and ETFs
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    Why more super funds are using managed funds and ETFs

    SMSFs are stepping up their use of managed funds and ETFs. Increased diversification, saving time, and risk management are among the key reasons.

    12th Jul, 2023

    Source: Vanguard

  • SMSFs lean towards cash and defensive assets
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    SMSFs lean towards cash and defensive assets

    Many SMSF trustees are sharpening their focus on capital protection and income generation when selecting investments.

    10th Jul, 2023

    Source: Vanguard

  • Self-managed super fund numbers continue to rise
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    Self-managed super fund numbers continue to rise

    With more Australians starting a SMSF, we look at the reasons for doing so and some of the key challenges.

    10th Jul, 2023

    Source: Vanguard

  • Our investment and economic outlook, May 2023
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    Our investment and economic outlook, May 2023

    Read our latest forecasts for investment returns and our region-by-region economic outlook.

    5th Jul, 2023

    Source: Vanguard

  • The power of dollar-cost averaging
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    The power of dollar-cost averaging

    What's dollar-cost averaging and how does it stack up over time? Read on to find out why it's an easy and powerful way for investors to accumulate wealth over time.

    5th Jul, 2023

    Source: Vanguard

  • Your 2022-23 tax guide for investments
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    Your 2022-23 tax guide for investments

    The ATO’s investments hit list for this financial year, and four tips to get prepared for lodging your income tax return.

    4th Jul, 2023

    Source: Vanguard

  • What an Australian bias can cost a portfolio
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    What an Australian bias can cost a portfolio

    Here’s how a broadly diversified portfolio with international exposure ultimately produces more stable returns.

    4th Jul, 2023

    Source: Vanguard

  • 5 insights from our 72 hours with Warren Buffett
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    5 insights from our 72 hours with Warren Buffett

    Insights from our 72 hours with Warren Buffett: value investing challenges, communication in finance and relationships, focusing on customer needs, wartime attitude for change, and the unpredictability of outcomes.

    3rd Jul, 2023

  • Are You Making These Money Mistakes? Rachel Cruze on financial traps
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    Are You Making These Money Mistakes? Rachel Cruze on financial traps

    Rachel Cruze, a financial expert and author, recently shared her insights with Bryce and Alec on the Equity Mates Investing Podcast. Cruze, who co-authored “Smart Money Smart Kids” with her father, Dave Ramsey, emphasised the importance of teaching children the value of hard work and how money comes from it.

    3rd Jul, 2023

  • What if America sneezed and no-one cared?
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    What if America sneezed and no-one cared?

    As markets price in divergent trends, can the Federal Reserve cut rates without impacting the rest of the world?

    30th Jun, 2023

    Source: J.P Morgan Asset Management

  • Value investing and ESG: Every sector matters
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    Value investing and ESG: Every sector matters

    Promoting ESG in Value Investing: J.P. Morgan Asset Management explores how active ownership and engagement can integrate ESG factors into value strategies.

    30th Jun, 2023

    Source: J.P Morgan Asset Management

  • Will the U.S. dollar go “digital”?
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    Will the U.S. dollar go “digital”?

    FedNow: Not a CBDC, but a New Payments Infrastructure for the US Financial System. FedNow is a voluntary, near-instant payment service offered by participating banks and credit unions

    27th Jun, 2023

    Source: J.P Morgan Asset Management

  • Five ways to top up your super before 30 June
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    Five ways to top up your super before 30 June

    With only a few weeks left in this financial year, time is running out to maximise your super options.

    25th Jun, 2023

    Source: Vanguard

  • What exactly is the FIRE movement?
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    What exactly is the FIRE movement?

    If you’ve ever considered early retirement, you could join the FIRE movement. FIRE stands for “financial independence retire early.”

    19th Jun, 2023

    Source: Vanguard

  • Australian ETF assets continue to rise
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    Australian ETF assets continue to rise

    Cash inflows into ASX-listed ETFs rose over April despite shorter trading from Easter and Anzac Day.

    16th Jun, 2023

    Source: Vanguard

  • The pros and cons of being a sophisticated investor
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    The pros and cons of being a sophisticated investor

    Many Australians now technically qualify to be certified as a sophisticated investor, but what are the benefits and risks?

    31st May, 2023

    Source: Vanguard

  • Charting cash against a 60/40 portfolio
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    Charting cash against a 60/40 portfolio

    The power of diversification. Why moving to cash in a panic rarely pays off.

    30th May, 2023

    Source: Vanguard

  • Comparing funds and fees: Understand what you’re buying
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    Comparing funds and fees: Understand what you’re buying

    There’s a lot more to choosing an investment fund than the advertised management fee. These other elements can make a big difference to your returns over time.

    26th May, 2023

    Source: Vanguard

  • Should I invest in a managed fund or ETF?
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    Should I invest in a managed fund or ETF?

    What's the difference between managed funds and ETFs? And which product type is right for you? Read more to learn the key features of both investment products and how you can start investing.

    1st May, 2023

    Source: Vanguard

  • TDM Market Memo 2023
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    TDM Market Memo 2023

    Discover valuable market insights and expert analysis in Market Memo 23 by TDM Growth Partners.

    28th Apr, 2023

  • Bank closures’ impact on fixed income markets
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    Bank closures’ impact on fixed income markets

    How our active bond funds have been positioned to handle prolonged 'Vanguard weather'.

    24th Apr, 2023

    Source: Vanguard

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