Smart Investing
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The cover story in the latest Superfunds magazine opens with the revelation that one of Australia's leading authorities on the inadequacy of women's super savings regards her own super savings as "most parlous".
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The powerful rebound in the sharemarket from the depths of the GFC provides a compelling lesson about the high cost of market timing.
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Perhaps, it should be expected. Operators of unscrupulous businesses that make unsolicited offers in the post to buy listed shares for way under their market value are making a last ditch effort to make fast money from unwary shareholders.
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When you look at the global scorecard for countries and their forecast economic growth one thing stands out clearly: the emerging world is in far better shape in terms of expected future growth than established developed countries.
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What do you expect to leave your children in your estate?
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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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Drive-a-way deals 22 Mar 10
New car sales figures for February are released today.
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US new home sales 24 Mar 10
This is a key measure for the US and world economies. Figures for February are released today.
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Financial stability 25 Mar 10
The Reserve Bank releases The Financial Stability Report, providing the bank’s assessment of the current condition of Australia’s financial system and risks to its stability. The report’s occasional special articles attract much attention. The report is released at 11.30am.
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US Consumer Confidence 31 Mar 10
The latest US Consumer Confidence Index released today by the Conference Board is a much-studied indicator. It is based on a survey of 5000 US householders.
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Approvals to build 31 Mar 10
Australian commercial and residential building approvals for February are released today.
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Media releases
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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 CEO McNabb to assume chairman role in January 11 Dec 09
VALLEY FORGE, PA, December 10, 2009— Vanguard President and CEO F. William McNabb III will succeed John J. Brennan as Chairman of the $1.3 trillion investment management company and the Vanguard funds, effective January 1, 2010.
Vanguard management changes 06 Nov 09
Vanguard Investments Australia has announced changes to its senior management team.
Solid portfolio construction drives long term gains 15 Oct 09
Investors should remember the lessons of the financial downturn and not let recent market surges obscure the fundamentals of diversified portfolio construction, according to Vanguard Investments Australia (Vanguard) Head of Fixed Interest & Investment Solutions, Roger McIntosh.
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.
