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Opinions

Want to start investing? These 3 ETFs can be a great first step

| Mitchell Lawler

The first step can be the most important, but it doesn't need to the hardest.

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Index investing

If you invested $5,000 in the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) 5 years ago, here's how much you'd have today

| Sebastian Bowen

The gains that this index fund has delivered have been nothing short of extraordinary.

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Index investing

Why ASX shares are lagging US stocks in 2024 (and what to do about it!)

| Sebastian Bowen

Sick of missing out on the galloping US markets? There's an easy solution...

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Index investing

Why I prefer the ASX 200 over the S&P 500 right now

| Sebastian Bowen

There are two reasons why I'm going for ASX shares over American stocks right now.

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Index investing

Expert: S&P 500 shares could be in for a 'lost decade'

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert is predicting that American shares' stunning past performance won't continue.

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Index investing

These 2 simple ASX index funds could turn $100 a month into $1 million

| Sebastian Bowen

Index funds can help anyone build wealth on the stock market...

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Index investing

3 reasons to buy the iShares S&P 500 ETF (and 2 not to)

| Sebastian Bowen

This index fund has many advantages, but also a few faults.

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Index investing

Should I ditch ASX 200 shares in favour of S&P 500 shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

I weigh up the pros and cons of both markets.

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Recent Index investing News

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ETFs

Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF has lifted 20% in a year. Which stocks have contributed most to its rise?

| Bronwyn Allen

This popular ASX ETF seeks to track the performance of the S&P/ASX 300 Index before fees.

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ETFs

Did you know these ASX stocks are in the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS)?

| Bronwyn Allen

The VAS ETF is an index fund that tracks the 300 biggest listed companies by market capitalisation.

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Bank Shares

Should I dump my holding in CBA shares and buy an ASX S&P 500 tracker instead?

| Sebastian Bowen

Deciding between CBA and an S&P 500 tracker is a no-brainer for me.

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Three young people in business attire sit around a desk and discuss.
Opinions

Want to start investing? These 3 ETFs can be a great first step

| Mitchell Lawler

The first step can be the most important, but it doesn't need to the hardest.

Read more »

Woman laying with $100 notes around her, symbolising dividends.
Index investing

If you invested $5,000 in the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) 5 years ago, here's how much you'd have today

| Sebastian Bowen

The gains that this index fund has delivered have been nothing short of extraordinary.

Read more »

Male hands holding Australian dollar banknotes, symbolising dividends.
Index investing

Does the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) pay reliable dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

This index fund does pay dividends, but there's a catch.

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Index investing

IVV vs VGS: Which is the better ASX ETF to buy right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

There are small but significant differences between these two index funds...

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Index investing

If you invested $5,000 in the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) 5 years ago, here's how much you'd have today

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular index fund's returns might surprise you.

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Index investing

Does the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) pay fully franked dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

This index fund can boost your returns with franking credits...

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Index investing

Why ASX shares are lagging US stocks in 2024 (and what to do about it!)

| Sebastian Bowen

Sick of missing out on the galloping US markets? There's an easy solution...

Read more »

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Index investing

Should I buy the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) following Trump's win?

| Sebastian Bowen

We look at two experts' opinions on what a second Trump term will bring.

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Man smiling at a laptop because of a rising share price.
Index investing

If you invested $5,000 in the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) 5 years ago, here's how much you'd have today

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular index fund's returns may surprise you.

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Index investing

Is the ASX-listed S&P 500 ETF (IVV) a simple way to buy the dip in US stocks?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's not hard to buy S&P 500 shares on the ASX.

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Index investing

Why I prefer the ASX 200 over the S&P 500 right now

| Sebastian Bowen

There are two reasons why I'm going for ASX shares over American stocks right now.

Read more »

Unsure man analysing data on laptop.
Index investing

Expert: S&P 500 shares could be in for a 'lost decade'

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert is predicting that American shares' stunning past performance won't continue.

Read more »

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Index investing

Here is the current dividend yield of the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS)

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF's dividends can vary wildly from year to year.

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Index investing

Should you buy the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) at all-time ASX highs?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it too late to buy this index fund?

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A young couple hug each other and smile at the camera standing in front of their brand new luxury car
Index investing

These 2 simple ASX index funds could turn $100 a month into $1 million

| Sebastian Bowen

Index funds can help anyone build wealth on the stock market...

Read more »

An evening shot of a busy Times Square in New York.
Index investing

3 reasons to buy the iShares S&P 500 ETF (and 2 not to)

| Sebastian Bowen

This index fund has many advantages, but also a few faults.

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Index investing

Has the VAS ETF become too ASX bank heavy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are the banks a blessing and a curse for this popular ETF?

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Index investing

Should I ditch ASX 200 shares in favour of S&P 500 shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

I weigh up the pros and cons of both markets.

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Index investing

IVV ETF or VAS ETF: Where should I invest?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX or American shares a better pick right now?

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Index investing

Does the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) pay a decent ASX dividend?

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular ETF might be worth more than its dividends...

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Index investing

16% per annum: Is the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) too good to turn down?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on buying this high-flying index fund today.

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ETFs

Here's what makes the Vanguard US Total Market ETF (VTS) stand out from other index funds

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF offers something that no other ASX index fund does.

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Index investing

3 Vanguard ASX ETFs that could create a complete investment portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how I think any ASX investor can build a complete portfolio with just three ETFs.

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ETFs

How does direct indexing compare to buying ASX ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you like index investing, but want more say in which stocks you pick?

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Index investing

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) just a big ASX bet on banks and miners?

| Sebastian Bowen

Critics often point out that this ETF isn't diversified. Are they right?

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Index investing

3 top ASX index funds to buy now

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these index funds are well worth a look right now.

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Index investing

If you own the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS), make sure you're doing this

| Sebastian Bowen

This one mistake could cost ETF investors dearly.

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Index investing

Should I buy the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) at all-time highs or wait?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does 'buy low, sell high' apply to index funds?

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Index investing

Thinking about buying the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS)? Here's what you're really buying

| Sebastian Bowen

An investment in this index fund could be VAS-tly more complicated than you'd think.

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Index investing

Should I buy the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) now or wait for an ASX dip?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on VAS' current price.

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Index investing

If I'd put $2k in the ASX 200 at the start of 2023, here's how much I'd have now!

| Sebastian Bowen

Did index fund investing pay off last year?

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Index investing

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) the best bottom-drawer investment?

| Sebastian Bowen

How does this popular ETF measure up against other passive investments?

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Index investing

Can the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) reach $90 by Christmas?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can this popular ETF give its investors a $90 Christmas present?

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Index investing

What might leaving the ASX 100 mean for Harvey Norman shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is losing your ASX 100 status a big deal?

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Index investing

Does tracking 300 companies give the ASX Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) an edge over ASX 200 ETFs?

| Bronwyn Allen

The VAS ETF is an index fund that tracks the largest 300 companies listed on the Australian share market.

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Index investing

3 tips for picking the best ASX index funds

| Sebastian Bowen

I discuss how to get the most out of your index funds.

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Index investing

Is the ASX 200 the cheapest it's been in 12 years?

| Sebastian Bowen

By one metric, the ASX 200 is at its cheapest level in a decade.

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