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Vanguard in the news - September 2009

Cautious investors take the indices path 20 Sept 09

This article talks about the steady increase in investors turning to index funds having lost faith in expensive fund managers who are failing to outperform the market.
Nick Gardner Herald Sun website

Portfolios should match your age 19 Sept 09

Article looking at how the GFC has shifted investor thinking about the amount of risk they're comfortable with. Quotes Jack Bogle on how your age should dictate the percentage of bonds your holding your portfolio.
Julian McLaren Daily Advertiser website

Keeping funds on track 20 Sept 09

This article talks about the steady increase in investors turning to index funds having lost faith in expensive fund managers who are failing to outperform the market.
Nick Gardner Sunday Telegraph website

How to build a winning portfolio Sept 09

26 page supplement on portfolio construction discussing how to build a winning portfolio through good planning, asset allocation, selecting strategies to suit your long-term needs and blending indexing with active funds.
Nicole Pederson McKinnon Smart Investor website

The right move Sept 09

Karin Derkley speaks to investor Greg Norrish about how he and his wife went about taking control of their super through a self managed super fund and his strategy for surviving the financial crisis.
Karin Derkley Smart Investor website

Soft Skills Sept 09

Article announcing the winners of the Australian managed funds category of the Blue Ribbon awards.
Helena Keers Smart Investor website

Special Blend Sept 09

Helena Keers announces the winners and runners up in the diversified funds Blue Ribbon awards.
Helena Keers Smart Investor website

Bonds with tax appeal Sept 09

This article also discusses insurance bonds and why they are a tax effective alternative following a decrease in the limit of concessional contributions investors can make into super.
Peter Freeman Money Management website

Juggling the figures Sept 09

This article talks about the inaccuracy of some online financial calculators following research undertaken by Rice Warner and ASIC into variations of outcomes between calculators on the web. Mentions that some of the better online calculators are provided on Vanguard's website.
Money Magazine website

What is old is new again9 Sept 09

Article looking at the insurance bonds and why they are making a comeback following the change in concessional limits to super. The article suggests that insurance bonds are the most tax effective savings vehicle outside of super. Vanguard is mentioned in relation to Austocks menu of investment choices for their imputation bonds.
Barbara Drury SMH website

The battle between active and passive manager1 Sept 09

This article discusses why investors would choose passive over active investments, looking at timing the market and how to use index funds as a core in a core-satellite investment strategy.
Tim Hewson Wealth Creator website

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