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Own and engage - or avoid? Vanguard's approach to ESG investing
With robust stewardship practices, index funds can encourage good governance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks by the companies they invest in. That's why we believe in the value of owning and engaging with companies on ESG risks. But it's not our only approach.
A shot in the arm: Reopening, inflation, and the Fed
As the reopening of the U.S. economy continues, how will the recovery progress, and what effect will that recovery have on policy rates?
Vanguard economic and market outlook for 2022: Striking a better balance
The gradual removal of policy support and stimulus packages enacted to combat the pandemic-driven downturn will pose a new challenge for policymakers and a source of risk to financial markets.
2022 economy and markets: 4 things to know
Vanguard offers perspective on key topics for 2022: overvalued U.S. stocks, how high the Federal Reserve may raise rates, why we don't foresee global financial-market contagion from the China property sector, and the effect of the COVID-19 Omicron variant on economies.
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Rebecca Pope is Head of Intermediary for Vanguard Australia.
The role of bonds in a low-yield environment
A Vanguard paper explores how bonds act as shock absorbers for portfolios when equity markets are under stress.
Cryptocurrencies and Vanguard: what we think
Like most things with a rising price tag, cryptocurrencies have garnered global recognition and interest for their sudden increase in value. From experienced investors to individuals just beginning their investment journey, many are wondering: are cryptocurrencies something I should look into? Here's Vanguard's take.
The dynamics of bond duration and rising rates
Rising rates can lead to higher total returns from bonds if your investment horizon is longer than your bond portfolio duration.
High inflation, but not stagnation
Comparing today's environment with that of the 1970s overlooks a key difference: today's strong demand for labour.
Vanguard funds receive ratings accolades
The Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY) and managed fund (VAN0104AU) were upgraded from 'recommended' to 'highly recommended' by Lonsec. While the new hedged version of the Vanguard Ethically Conscious International Shares Fund (VAN0848AU) received a 'recommended' rating.
Active Fixed Income Perspectives: Q3 2021
Vanguard Active Fixed Income Perspectives is our quarterly in-depth commentary. It offers a sector-by-sector analysis and a summary of how those views affect the Vanguard active bond funds.
Why inflation expectations matter
Actual inflation is very responsive to changes in inflation expectations, according to our research.
Vanguard economic and market update - October 2021
Growth in global developed markets appears to be stabilising, although supply constraints are preventing economies from reaching full capacity.
Why investors should treat exotic ETFs with caution
A low-cost, diversified core portfolio with only a few exciting satellite exchange traded funds (ETFs) is the best way to build your wealth without taking on too much risk.
Factor ETFs: Driving outcomes after a recent wild ride
Two of Vanguard's factor ETFs recently celebrated their three-year anniversary in Australia. Crossing this threshold provided a great opportunity to check in with Antonio Picca, head of Vanguard Factor-Based Strategies, about the current state of our line-up, the market environment, and strategies to implement factor-based investing in your portfolio construction approach.
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