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Vanguard slipping to second place in fund flows race
ETFs
Vanguard slipping to second place in fund flows race
After 15 years, Vanguard is set to hand the top spot to iShares, thanks to active fund outflows.
Katherine Lynch | 16 December 2022
The rise of active management in a passive world: Editor's Note
ETFs
The rise of active management in a passive world: Editor's Note
Just because it says ETF on the tin doesn't mean the fund operates in the tradition of Buffett or Bogle.
Emma Rapaport | 03 December 2021
Tracker funds have too much voting power
ETFs
Tracker funds have too much voting power
Criticisms about index funds have proven largely unfounded – until now.
John Rekenthaler | 15 June 2021
ETFs: does size matter?
ETFs
ETFs: does size matter?
The appeal of low-cost investment options continues to pull investors towards passive and strategic-beta ETFs, writes Anthony Fensom.
Anthony Fensom | 01 March 2021
Investing basics: Cuffe’s commandments
Personal Finance
Investing basics: Cuffe’s commandments
The esteemed money manager’s list is a practical and at times contrarian guide on how to make investing work for you, writes Nicki Bourlioufas.
Nicki Bourlioufas | 05 November 2020
Investing basics: Australia's largest ETF explained in 5 charts
ETFs
Investing basics: Australia's largest ETF explained in 5 charts
Vanguard’s Aussie index tracker is a cheap option in a crowded field where fee competition is fierce.
Emma Rapaport | 17 July 2020
Active managers have the edge with Aussie small caps
Funds
Active managers have the edge with Aussie small caps
They have the flexibility to unearth bargains and promising companies that passive strategies lack, a Morningstar study shows.
Emma Rapaport | 14 July 2020
Vanguard fund stripped of bronze rating as fees bite
ETFs
Vanguard fund stripped of bronze rating as fees bite
Its Australian Shares Fund is dear compared to similar offerings, says Morningstar.
Emma Rapaport | 13 May 2020
These 7 arguments against index investing aren't compelling
ETFs
These 7 arguments against index investing aren't compelling
A closer look at the merits of common arguments against index investing.
Alex Bryan | 25 November 2019
Investing basics: what is passive investing?
Personal Finance
Investing basics: what is passive investing?
We break down what it is and how it works.
Michael Schramm | 03 October 2019