Smart Investing
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When investment writers talk about "realistic expectations" it is normally about alerting investors to the fact that high market returns should not be expected to continue.
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You have probably heard the messages many times: save enough for retirement, pay off your mortgage before you retire, take income-protection insurance and so forth - the must-do list for our money seems endless.
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Those who entered the workforce in the past decade or so need look no further than many of the baby boomers for telling illustrations of the need to save.
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Balance is something we often aspire to but fall short of achieving both in life and investing.
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Spare a thought for the fledgling savings of Generation Y, the members of population who have entered the workforce within the past 10 years or so.
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Exchange Traded Funds: dispelling the myths and misconceptions 08 Jun 10
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) offer investors a simple, transparent and diversified investment solution. But Vanguard Investments Australia believes education is important to provide clarity on the workings of this relatively new investment vehicle.
Emerging markets returns not all about high economic growth 24 May 10
Investors have been cautioned about overly optimistic expectations for investment returns from emerging markets.
Australia to lead the world says new Vanguard head 05 May 10
Proposed reforms to the Australian financial services industry will position Australia as one of the leading financial service markets in the world in terms of low cost and transparency, according to Vanguard Investments Australia's new managing director, Mr. John James.
U-shaped recovery offers tried and true opportunities for patient investors, says Vanguard Chief Economist 18 Mar 10
The global economy will be self-sustaining in the wake of the global economic crisis, despite some near-term risks and secular US concerns such as the jobless rate and high debt, according to Vanguard's US-based Chief Economist, Joe Davis.
John James named Head of Vanguard Investments Australia 15 Mar 10
Vanguard Investments Australia has announced that John James has been appointed as Managing Director, effective 1 May. Mr. James, 42, is an Australian who has worked as an executive at Vanguard's U.S. headquarters in Pennsylvania since 2008.
Investors entrust $100 million to Vanguard ETFs 23 Feb 10
Vanguard Investments Australia's suite of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) has exceeded $100 million under management just 10 months after their launch.
Out of the abyss: Vanguard reminds investors not to forget past lessons 18 Feb 10
Investors should remember the lows, as well as the highs of the past year, and set realistic expectations when investing in 2010 according to Vanguard Investments Australia.
Vanguard unveils new office in Korea 18 Sep 08
Vanguard has broadened its Asia Pacific presence with the formation of a representative office in Seoul, South Korea.
Crossing savings: Vanguard 'spreads' the benefits 11 Sep 08
Investors in Vanguard's index funds and pooled superannuation trusts (PSTs) saved over $5 million through 'crossing savings', or reduced transaction costs, over the year to 30 June 2008 and the benefits will continue into the current financial year.
Vanguard appoints new Asia managing director 22 Jul 08
Vanguard today announced the appointment of Ms Lee Yuit Chieng as Managing Director of its institutional business in Asia. Based in Singapore, Ms Lee will report directly to Mr Trevor Chudleigh - Principal, Head of Asia and Japan for Vanguard Investments.
