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The target mix of your investment portfolio should be built on your goals, time horizon and risk tolerance. But goals can change, and market fluctuations can cause your asset allocation to shift, so it's important to monitor your portfolio on a regular basis and make adjustments as needed to ensure you are not taking on...Read More
By Tony Kaye, Senior Personal Finance Writer, Vanguard Australia In early 2020, over just a few weeks, global share markets tumbled more than 35 per cent. Sparked by investor panic over the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus, it was one of the biggest-ever market downturns. Yet, by the end of last year, markets had...Read More
Dr Shane Oliver - Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP Capital Key points A surge in financial information and opinion along with our natural inclination to focus on bad news is arguably making us worse investors: more fearful & short term. Five ways to help manage the noise and stay focussed as investors...Read More
By Robin Bowerman, Head of Corporate Affairs, Vanguard Australia Many Australians know that investing will always come with some level of risk, namely the potential to lose money. In a recent Vanguard report on Australian attitudes towards investing, 20 per cent of those surveyed cited "worry of making a bad investment" as a barrier to...Read More
Develop an investing plan
December 7, 2020Financial Planning, Wealth Creation
Your game plan 'Plan your life, live your plan.' Yes, it's a cliché. But when it comes to investing your money, it makes a lot of sense to have a plan. Putting a plan together involves developing strategies and choosing the right investments. What to do before you make an investment plan Be clear about...Read More
A beginner’s investment guide to long-term wealth
October 19, 2020Wealth Creation
It's often said that starting out early on one's investing journey will deliver good long-term results. But in light of recent volatility on investment markets, you may be thinking, is this the right time to start off? Taking your first step is often daunting, but the reality is that investment markets have shown consistent growth...Read More
Surprises of a financial nature can happen at any time, whether the occasion is happy or sad. A gift or inheritance from a friend or relative may be put to good use in many ways. It could be spent on something on the long list of ‘nice to haves’ or could be invested or a...Read More