Company delistings can shake up your ETF holdings, but understanding the impacts and what steps to take can help investors stay on course. Learn how delistings affect ETFs and the strategies to manage such risks in your portfolio.
Higher interest rates can lead to higher yields on certain investments, but not all. Learn the differences between interest yields and dividend yields to make informed investment decisions.
Lowering your superannuation fees can significantly boost your retirement savings over time. Learn what fees you’re paying and how to compare them to ensure you’re getting the best deal for your future.
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett, known for his active investment strategy, has long praised index funds for their low costs and broad diversification. His famous $1 million bet on an S&P 500 index fund versus hedge funds proved the point, highlighting the benefits of passive investing.
The federal budget has announced a freeze on social security deeming rates until June 2025. This decision has significant income implications for Age Pension recipients and suggests potential changes in official interest rates. Learn what deeming rates are, their benefits, and what the freeze means for your retirement planning.
Self managed super fund (SMSF) trustees display higher retirement confidence compared to APRA fund members, with many showing minimal concern about outliving their savings. The 2024 Vanguard/Investment Trends SMSF Report highlights key trends, investment behaviors, and advice needs among Australia’s SMSF investors.
Discover why a growing number of self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees are incorporating exchange traded funds (ETFs) and managed funds into their portfolios. The 2024 Vanguard/Investment Trends SMSF Report reveals significant trends, including increased allocations to ETFs and managed funds, and the benefits driving these investment choices. Learn how diversification, access to specific markets, and cost-effectiveness are shaping the investment strategies of Australia’s SMSFs.
Reflect on the profound influence of the late Daniel Kahneman, a pioneer of behavioural economics, and his insights into how we make investment decisions, highlighting the importance of understanding biases and decision-making systems.
With the end of the financial year approaching, here are five practical steps to boost your superannuation balance before 30 June 2024, ensuring a more secure retirement future.
Discover the key superannuation changes coming into effect on 1 July 2024, designed to help Australians boost their retirement savings.