Smart Investing
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When it comes to financial advice it is not all about money. There is the issue of accessibility – why more Australians don’t seek the services of a qualified financial adviser.
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Successive ABS Retirement and Retirement Intentions reports show that more than a third of retirees who take superannuation lump sums use at least some of the money to pay off homes, upgrade homes or undertake home renovations.
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The reality that many super fund members obtain at least some death and permanent disability insurance through their funds doesn’t mean, of course, that their level of cover is adequate.
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The annual rich lists of business magazines in the US, Asia and Australia would be among their best-sellers of the year.
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Investments are as susceptible to economic cycles as gardens are to the changing seasons.
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- Investment interviews
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Vanguard’s Index Chart - Looking forward, looking back
Joe Brennan, Vanguard's Chief Investment Officer, takes us through the journey of the major asset classes over the last four decades as they face a range of political, economic and financial events, some positive and some negative.
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The Domestic Property Market
Angus Mcleod, Portfolio Manager, Equities at Vanguard Investments reviews the domestic property market, looking at the current state and the outlook for the next quarter.
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Second Quarter 2009 review with Daniel Newhall
In this brief webcast, Daniel Newhall of Vanguard Portfolio Review Group offers a summary of returns and some perspective on recent market events.
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The Federal Budget and your super
Robin Bowerman, Principal and Head of Retail, talks about the proposed Federal Budget changes to the superannuation contribution limits.
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Vanguard’s Index Chart - Looking forward, looking back
- Podcasts
- Market Calendar
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Employment pointer 11 Mar 10
Australia’s labour force figures for February are released today.
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Release of Reserve Bank Board Bulletin 11 Mar 10
The latest Reserve Bank Bulletin is released at 11.30am today, providing more pointers to the state of the Australian economy. The bulletin covers a wide range of current financial and investment issues.
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US international trade 11 Mar 10
The figures for US international trade in goods and services during January are released today. These provide a valuable insight into the US economy.
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Debt take-up 15 Mar 10
Australian lending finance figures for January – covering housing, personal, commercial and leasing finance – are released today. These provide another key measure of the economy.
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Inside the Reserve Bank 16 Mar 10
The Reserve Bank releases at 11.30am today the minutes of its monetary policy meeting on March 2, revealing more of the bank’s latest views on interest rates and inflation.
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Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)
Robin Bowerman, Principal and Head of Retail at Vanguard Investments, shares investment and personal finance insights gained from two decades in the finance industry as writer, commentator and editor.
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Wanted: local research on ETFs 04 Mar 10
Despite the rapid growth of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in Australia, there is a dearth of independent research on locally listed funds.
The control factor 18 Feb 10
One of the main reasons why many people establish a SMSF is a determination to gain more control over their retirement savings.
SMSF expectations 16 Feb 10
As Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) become increasingly popular among Australian investors, their use as the core equity portfolios of self-managed superannuation funds will inevitably keep rising.
ETF aware 11 Feb 10
Awareness is growing among financial planners about the use of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to provide the core equity portfolios of individual and SMSF clients.
Surge in ETF popularity 10 Feb 10
The market capitalisation of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) continues to rapidly increase, reflecting their fast-growing popularity and the strong rebound in share prices since last March.
When volatility rises 04 Feb 10
Investors are receiving a sharp reminder early in 2010 of how sharemarket volatility can suddenly rise, with some stocks and sectors being particularly affected.
ETFs made simple 04 Feb 10
A recent feature in The New York Times provides a no-nonsense introduction to the main attributes of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) that are contributing to their fast-growing popularity.
Low-cost simplicity 15 Dec 09
The basic characteristics of Exchange Traded Funds – simplicity, low fees, wide diversification and tax-efficiency – together with the growing recognition that active equity managers rarely succeed in consistently outperforming the market – are turning more financial planners to ETFs.
Advice boost for ETFs 14 Dec 09
Australian financial planners are expected to increasing advise their clients about the possible inclusion of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in their portfolios as the move to advisers charging fees rather than commissions gathers pace.
All aboard 08 Dec 09
Veteran investment commentator John Wasiliev documents the strong growth of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in Australia and the reasons for their popularity in a recent cleverly headed feature, All Aboard the ETF Express.
