What is indexing
Index managers aim to deliver broad diversification at low cost and let investment markets do their work over the long term. Find out how they do it.
History of index funds
Vanguard's launch of the world's first retail index fund in 1976, based on the US S&P 500 Index, was to truly revolutionise investment practice within a breathtakingly short time. Read more about our history.
Indexing was first introduced to the retail market in the United States in the 1970s. Now, the indexing markets exceeds A$120 billion or 10 per cent of the total investment management market. So, what are the benefits of indexing?
Indexing in theory
Two separate and distinct philosophies form the basis of indexing investment strategies: the Efficient Market Hypothesis and the Costs Matters Hypothesis. Find out what they both mean.
Many investment experts believe indexing is the best starting point for any investment strategy. Find out how indexing works as a standalone strategy or in combination with active investment managers.
Read about the two main indexing approaches: full replication and optimisation.
What's in an index? Find out what makes up the most popular Australian and global indexes.
