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  • 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

  • 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

  • Perspectives on banking developments and volatility
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    Perspectives on banking developments and volatility

    Bringing inflation down was never going to be easy and is likely to be met with an economic slowdown.

    12th Apr, 2023

    Source: Vanguard

  • Investing in high inflation conditions
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    Investing in high inflation conditions

    There are investing strategies that can protect your portfolio from inflation, but it's important to keep a long-term perspective.

    12th Apr, 2023

    Source: Vanguard

  • Devil in the detail on super changes
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    Devil in the detail on super changes

    Proposed changes to superannuation have the potential to reshape the retirement landscape. The objective of super remains the missing ingredient in the mix.

    5th Apr, 2023

    Source: Vanguard

  • An investment gift for growing children
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    An investment gift for growing children

    6th Mar, 2023

    Source: Vanguard

  • The true cost of market timing
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    The true cost of market timing

    Here's why market timing can be one of the most serious mistakes investors can make.

    2nd Mar, 2023

    Source: Vanguard

  • Cutting your costs will boost your returns
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    Cutting your costs will boost your returns

    There's a lot of variables when it comes to investing but one thing is for certain: the less you pay in investment fees, the more returns you get to keep.

    28th Feb, 2023

    Source: Vanguard

  • Dividends and distributions when it comes to ETFs
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    Dividends and distributions when it comes to ETFs

    What's a dividend and what's a distribution? Find out the difference between the two and how they work when it comes to ETFs.

    17th Feb, 2023

    Source: Vanguard

  • 6 tips for the young investor in today’s markets
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    6 tips for the young investor in today’s markets

    How much money you're able to invest each year is one of the biggest factors in achieving your financial goals. And the longer you're invested, the more time your money has to compound and grow.

    16th Feb, 2023

    Source: Vanguard

  • How to rebalance your investment portfolio
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    How to rebalance your investment portfolio

    How can investors rebalance their portfolio and how often should they do it? Read more to find out.

    14th Feb, 2023

    Source: Vanguard

  • Vanguard's 2023 market and economic outlook
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    Vanguard's 2023 market and economic outlook

    Vanguard's 2023 market and economic outlook.

    10th Feb, 2023

    Source: Vanguard

  • Investing in Index Funds: A Guide to the Haystack Concept
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    Investing in Index Funds: A Guide to the Haystack Concept

    Gain in-built sector diversification and exposure to top-performing companies by investing in broad index funds. Learn the benefits of the market haystack.

    6th Feb, 2023

    Source: Vanguard

  • Have investment markets hit the bottom?
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    Have investment markets hit the bottom?

    What can you expect from markets over the medium term? Equity and bond markets have lost ground this year, but are they at or near the bottom? And what investment strategies should you be using right now to maximise your long-term returns?

    4th Dec, 2022

    Source: Vanguard

  • What's an NFT?
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    What's an NFT?

    NFTs have been circulating in recent headlines, along with words like "blockchain" and "cryptocurrency". So, what exactly is an NFT and what's all the hype?

    23rd Nov, 2022

    Source: Vanguard

  • Three tips for investing success
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    Three tips for investing success

    Broadly speaking, the most successful investors don’t think in terms of days or weeks. Their strategies are usually built around much longer investment time blocks – often years or even decades.

    17th Nov, 2022

    Source: Vanguard

  • Australia: Investors and recessions
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    Australia: Investors and recessions

    This article from Vanguard shares 3 encouraging reasons to stay the course and stick to your long-term investment strategy.

    14th Nov, 2022

    Source: Vanguard

  • How to build investing confidence
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    How to build investing confidence

    Here are some tips that can help you build confidence in your investing approach, no matter what the markets are doing.

    7th Nov, 2022

    Source: Vanguard

  • What is a good amount to save?
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    What is a good amount to save?

    Saving regularly is a habit that needs to be cultivated and as with most things in life, starting sooner rather than later often gives investors a huge advantage.

    3rd Nov, 2022

    Source: Vanguard

  • The benefit of investing early
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    The benefit of investing early

    You may have heard it said, "No risk, no reward." But did you know that time can actually decrease your risk while increasing your reward?

    28th Oct, 2022

    Source: Vanguard

  • Being proactive about your portfolio allocation
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    Being proactive about your portfolio allocation

    The current conditions are an opportune time to take stock of your investment holdings – but reviewing your portfolio should really be an ongoing exercise.

    25th Oct, 2022

    Source: Vanguard

  • Investing for your children
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    Investing for your children

    Investing on behalf of your children can give them a great financial head start in life. And the earlier you can begin, the higher the potential financial rewards for them in the longer term.

    19th Oct, 2022

    Source: Vanguard

  • How can I avoid investing badly?
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    How can I avoid investing badly?

    While it's difficult to be the best investor in the world, we can all actively avoid being a ‘bad investor’ by learning from history and staying the course.

    14th Oct, 2022

    Source: Vanguard

  • Talking money with your partner
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    Talking money with your partner

    While you've likely imagined what a future with your partner looks like, you may not have considered the financial implications of that future.

    13th Oct, 2022

    Source: Vanguard

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