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Vanguard in the news - October 2008
Actively managed funds struggle through the credit crisis29 Oct 08
Article talking about the performance of actively managed funds in the current climate and how the fees and costs involved can further compound already poor returns.Paulette MiniterThe Australian Website : >The Australian archives
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Future Fund posts Q1 loss27 Oct 08
This article discusses future funds asset allocation and how their effective allocation has meant that the fund lost a mere 1.81% in Q1 this year when many funds suffered double digit losses over the same quarter. Mentions the funds allocations to Vanguards funds amongst other managers.Read more...
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Cutting tax costs in taxing times27 Oct 08
Robin Bowerman, Vanguard's Head of Retail, talks about why in a period of negative returns, investors do not deserve to have the double whammy of a large tax bill to boot.Robin BowermanFinancial Standard Website
Why buying a basket can save you a bundle26 Oct 08
David Potts talks about asset allocation for DIY super funds and how appropriate exchange traded funds are as a 'one stop stock trading on the ASX that tracks the entire index'.David PottsThe Sun Herald Website : >Sun Herald archives
Financial Centre Forum established1 Oct 08
The Federal Government has established a Financial Centre Forum whose role will be to identify key priority areas to grow Australia into the region's premier financial services centre. Vanguard's MD Jeremy Duffield has been appointed, along with five other industry professionals.Australian Banking & Finance
Rescue package for mutuals23 Oct 08
This article discusses the US federal reserves latest move to rescue affected money market mutual funds from investor due to large withdrawals being made by investors. Vanguard (US) was among the companies who offered input to the program as it was assembled.Jon Hilsenrath & Diya GullapalliThe Wall Street Journal
Duffield appointed to Federal Government panel23 Oct 08
Article announces Vanguard's managing director, Jeremy Duffield's, appointment to a panel of experts in financial services whose role will be to identify key priority areas to grow Australia into the region's premier financial services centre.Money Management Website
Public knowledge - making news this monthOct 08
Short article discussing the savings Vanguard has made for investors through 'crossing savings' where money invested in funds is used to meet client withdrawals which occur on the same day.Investment and Technology Website
Government appoints export panelOct 08
Jeremy Duffield, Vanguard's Managing Director, has joined a panel of experts who have been brought together to work with the financial services industry to ensure it remains a successful and dynamic part of the Australian economy.Christine St AnneInvestor Weekly Website : >Investor Weekly archives
Advisers keep up clients faith in trusts 22 Oct 08
Following the federal government's deposit guarantee, this article discusses the adviser response and what investor reaction has been to this. Robin Bowerman is quoted commenting that the reason for investors' rush to guaranteed investments is obvious.Tanya Powley and Madeline KooAFR.com
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Unstress and shift the risk18 Oct 08
This article talks about the investment approach of the future fund and how straightforward they have been in their method. Goes on to talk about market timing and quotes Jack Bogle, Vanguard's founder, when he famously said that he doesn't know anyone who has been able to time the markets successfully and consistently.Simon HoyleThe Age Website : > The Age Archives
Buying High and selling low18 Oct 08
This article talks about the investment approach of the future fund and how straightforward they have been in their method. Goes on to talk about market timing and quotes Jack Bogle, Vanguard's founder, when he famously said that he doesn't know anyone who has been able to time the markets successfully and consistently.Simon HoyleSydney Morning Herald: > SMH Archive
Executive Appointments16 Oct 08
This article announces the opening of Vanguard's new office in Seoul, South Korea, for which Kwang Lee has been appointed as Korean representative for Vanguard broadening our Asia Pacific presence.Money Management Website
Safe havens scarce in current marketOct 08
Short article talking about investor views on money market funds traditionally being seen as a safe investment, however the collapse of Lehman Brothers affected on of the biggest money market funds - Reserve Primary Fund which held $785m of Lehmans debt.Natalie CoganInvestor Weekly Website : >Investor Weekly archives
Help for home buyersOct 08
Article discussing the new federal government initiative to help first home buyers save to buy property and investigating the detail of this arrangement including the underlying clauses you must adhere to. Mentions that over time, a share fund could be a better option for some savers, citing the Vanguard Australian Shares fund as an example of a fund doing better than a cash investment.Peter FreemanMoney Website > Money Magazine Website
News briefs9 Oct 08
Article announcing the opening of Vanguard's new office in Seoul, South Korea for which Kwang Lee has been appointed Korean representative for Vanguard.Money Management Website
News briefs9 Oct 08
Article announcing the opening of Vanguard's new office in Seoul, South Korea for which Kwang Lee has been appointed Korean representative for Vanguard.Money Management Website
Surviving the bear
Robin Bowerman discusses how investors can put the current market crisis in context and discusses why staying in the market during market downturns and long term investing will win over trying to time markets.ASX Investor Update
Stock lending is selling the market short8 Oct 08
Peter Switzer discusses the practice of stock lending and the questions investors are asking now about what the purpose of it is - and also speaks to fund managers and stock brokers on their views on the issue. The articles also makes reference to Vanguard's volatility chart.Peter SwitzerThe Australian Website : >The Australian archives
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Index funds offer cheap and easy alternative in difficult times6 Oct 08
This article discusses why investors should consider index funds instead of active, and the benefits such as lower management costs, low turnover and tax effectiveness. Michael Houlihan, Vanguard's Product and Technical manager urges investors to think long term.Alex TilburyCourier Mail Website
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