ETFs vs. direct share portfolios – the benefits of diversification

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Exchange traded funds that track broad share market indices can help direct share investors reduce risk in their portfolios and lower their transaction costs. In this paper, Vanguard Australia discusses

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SMSF trustees prepared to pay for good financial advice

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There is a strong message for financial planners in the comprehensive survey by Rice Warner Actuaries of the self managed super fund sector – people are willing to pay extra

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Zenith rates vanguard ETFs

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Zenith has initiated coverage on three Vanguard ETF’s with the following ratings issued: Vanguard® Australian Government Bond ETF (ASX:VGB) – RECOMMENDED Vanguard® Australian Shares High Yield ETF (ASX:VHY) – RECOMMENDED

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Vanguard announces new Chief Investment Officer for Asia-Pacific region

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Vanguard hasa announced that Mr Gregory (Greg) Davis, principal and head of bond indexing in Vanguard’s Fixed Income Group, will assume the Chief Investment Officer role for the Asia Pacific

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New Vanguard fixed interest ETF now trading on the ASX

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Vanguard’s new fixed interest ETF began trading on the ASX today under the ticker code VAF. VAF provides investors with an efficient way to access a diverse range of high

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Vanguard introduces a new Australian fixed interest ETF

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Vanguard will further diversify the choice available within its low-cost ETF range with the launch of the Vanguard® Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF. It is expected that the new ETF

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Vanguard clients reap the rewards of special crossing days

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Vanguard today announced that clients invested in its wholesale pooled funds saved $9.3million in the 2011/12 financial year through ‘crossing savings’ or reduced spread costs. A crossing or ‘special spread’

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Vanguard takes a stand for transparency through full public disclosure of fund holdings

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In a first for the Australian funds management industry, Vanguard has announced it will publish quarterly portfolio holdings for all funds beginning in October. Investors will be able to access details

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Costs matter – Vanguard sets the standard for low cost index funds

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Vanguard today implemented cuts in fees for seven of its index fund offerings. These fee changes have been made in line with Vanguard’s philosophy that keeping costs low is a

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New research showing the growing opportunity for planners who can adapt to the needs of the SMSF market

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The Vanguard/Investment Trends Self Managed Super Fund Planner Report – which examines how Australian financial planners interact with SMSF investors – was released last week. The survey shows that SMSFs

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