Investment
Australian Shares
Shares are generally considered a high risk, high return investment so they are suited to longer-term investors (seven years plus).
While shares are primarily growth assets, they can also provide a tax-effective income while capital grows over time.
Australian share funds provide access to a diversified range of companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.
Benefits
- long-term growth potential
- potential for tax-effective income through dividend imputation system
- low cost way to access a wide range of industries and companies
- diversification across different industries and companies lowers risk
- capital gains discounts provide potential for better after-tax returns
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) at a Glance*
| Australian Shares | |||||||
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| ASX Code | Benchmark | Local / International | ETF Fee (per annum) | Distribution Schedule | Lonsec Rating | Product Profile | |
| Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF | VAS | S&P/ ASX 300 Index | Local | 0.27% | Quarterly | Approved |
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| International Shares | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASX Code | Benchmark | Local / International | ETF Fee (per annum) | Distribution Schedule | Lonsec Rating | Product Profile | |
| Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF | VTS | MSCI US Broad Market Index | International | 0.07% | Quarterly | Approved |
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| Vanguard All-World ex-US Shares Index ETF | VEU | FTSE All-World ex-US Index | International | 0.25% | Annually (December) | Approved |
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* Information correct as of Apr 15 2009.
