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Vanguard Investments Australia

Quarterly ETF report September 2022

The Australian ETF market attracted $3.5 billion in new investments during the September quarter, while assets under management remained steady at around $121.5 billion. Inflation and central bank policy remained the focus for markets.

Economic and market outlook: Midyear 2022 update

This update highlights some of the major economic and market developments and changes Vanguard expects for the second half of calendar 2022.

The case for low-cost index fund investing

Index investing has become a global trend, with a large and growing investor base. This paper examines how indexing performs in a variety of circumstances, and provides investors with points to consider when evaluating different investment strategies.

Vanguard Investor Insights April 2022

The Investor Insights series provides unique snapshots into current investment trends and behaviours of  Vanguard's investors to develop a deeper understanding of what’s driving investment choices and outcomes.

Vanguard economic and market outlook for 2022: Striking a better balance

Although the COVID-19 pandemic will remain a critical factor in 2022, the outlook for macroeconomic policy will likely be more crucial.

The role of bonds in a low-yield environment

This paper from Vanguard explores how bonds act as shock absorbers for portfolios when equity markets are under stress.

Latest Updates

Retirement

2 billion reasons to fix retirement income

A proposal to address Australia's 'stranded balances' in retirement by requiring super funds to transition members to pension phase at 65, boosting retirement income and reframing super as a source of income.

Investment strategies

Not much alpha left in this bet

Google redefined advertising with its innovative business model, but its dominance is now under siege from AI competitors and shifting market dynamics.

Five simple reasons why Australian cash rates are highest

Australians are suffering the highest cash rates amongst their rich country peers for five simple reasons, including outdated inflation targeting and undisciplined monetary and fiscal policies.

Investment strategies

Spending big on AI: So where’s the proof it’s working?

Business leaders must reassess AI's return on investment using new frameworks that reflect productivity, capability shifts and long-term value creation.

Economy

Double down on renewables?

Global volatility has sharpened Australia's focus on energy security. Calls for domestic fuel production clash with renewable energy goals, sparking a debate on balancing traditional and sustainable energy sources effectively.

Investment strategies

Private Credit headwinds move onshore

It’s been a volatile couple of months in markets with the ongoing conflict in Iran. For Australian private credit investors, however, large exposures to real estate lending could mean the worst is yet to come.

Property

Five reasons unlisted commercial property is an attractive allocation in uncertain times

Cromwell takes a look at replacement cost as a practical lens on relative value in commercial property. When build-new costs rise faster than asset pricing, the gap can create opportunities in well-located existing assets.

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