News & Commentary

Vanguard in the news - August 2009

Fee-for-service good for index funds10 August 09

This article discusses a trend in advisers moving to a fee for service model thus removing the tile towards products that pay higher commissions. Robin Bowerman, Vanguard's head of retail discusses the percentage of advisers in the US and Europe compared with Australia who use fee for service.
Wouter KlijnAFR website

Focus on income stocks behind MLC's outperformance5 August 09

Article discussing the performance of MLCs income builder portfolio which had the best results of any other Australian shares option company. The fund is managed by Vanguard and Maple Brown Abbot.
Sally PattenAFR website

On your marks3 August 09

This article discusses investor confidence in Australian shares with various industry experts with their views on the future of the asset sector. Robin Bowerman is quoted discussing the importance of looking at overall asset allocation and diversification in a portfolio.
Ruth LiewFinancial Standard website

King-hit by hidden feesAugust 09

Article looking at the traps investors can fall into with investment fees, pointing out some of the hidden costs of investing that are not always obvious. Robin Bowerman, Vanguard's head of retail is quoted discussing the increase in planners moving to a fee for service model.
Alex TilburyAdelaide Advertiser website

ETFs on the up-and-up (and up)30 July 09

Simon Hoyle discusses the outlook for ETFs in the Australian market place with Robyn Laidlaw, Vanguard's ETF Manager and Susan Darroch from SSGA, both highlighting the expectation of further growth and takeup by financial planners and investors.
Simon HoyleProfessional Planner website

 

 

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