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Dividend Investing

Why this Australian dividend stock is built to last

| Sebastian Bowen

This dividend veteran can suit almost any investor.

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Index investing

These ASX index funds have returned at least 15% per annum since 2022

| Sebastian Bowen

These funds have done even better than the ASX since 2022.

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Index investing

Investing in ASX index funds? Here's the ultimate secret to wealth

| Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett reckons anyone can get rich using this tip.

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Index investing

ASX 200 or ASX 300? Here's the index fund that comes out on top

| Sebastian Bowen

Do those extra 100 stocks really make a difference?

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Index investing

The ASX 200 returned 13.4% in FY25. Here's how you could have got a slice

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares handily beat having cash in the bank this financial year.

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Index investing

ASX index funds: Which is the best buy today?

| Sebastian Bowen

When it comes to index funds, I think it's best to keep things simple.

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Index investing

$10,000 invested in the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) at the start of 2020 is now worth…

| Sebastian Bowen

The returns of this popular index fund might surprise you...

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Index investing

Own the Vanguard International Shares ETF (VGS)? You banked 30% in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF was a lucrative one to own last year...

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Recent Index investing News

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ETFs

Own Vanguard's VGS ETF? Here's what you're invested in

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular index fund isn't as diversified as it might look.

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Index investing

The Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) now has its first real ASX rival

| Sebastian Bowen

VAS is not the only ASX 300 ETF in town anymore.

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Index investing

The IVV ETF is at a record high. Here are 3 reasons why ASX investors may consider buying.

| Sebastian Bowen

Even Buffett has endorsed this fund...

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Dividend Investing

Why this Australian dividend stock is built to last

| Sebastian Bowen

This dividend veteran can suit almost any investor.

Read more »

Young boy looks shocked as he lifts glasses above his eyes in front of a stock market graph. representing three ASX 300 shares hitting 52-week lows today
Index investing

These ASX index funds have returned at least 15% per annum since 2022

| Sebastian Bowen

These funds have done even better than the ASX since 2022.

Read more »

Warren Buffett
Best Shares

Is the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) the smartest investment you can make today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Buffett himself might approve.

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Record Highs

Own the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS)? It just hit a new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular index fund has never been more expensive.

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Index investing

Investing in ASX index funds? Here's the ultimate secret to wealth

| Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett reckons anyone can get rich using this tip.

Read more »

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Index investing

ASX 200 or ASX 300? Here's the index fund that comes out on top

| Sebastian Bowen

Do those extra 100 stocks really make a difference?

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Index investing

Here's my big problem with the ASX's Vanguard International Shares ETF (VGS)

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular ETF has one major caveat that investors should know about.

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Index investing

$1 in every $11 for CBA: Should you still buy the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS)?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA's influence in VAS is at unprecedented levels.

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Index investing

The ASX 200 returned 13.4% in FY25. Here's how you could have got a slice

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares handily beat having cash in the bank this financial year.

Read more »

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Index investing

BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) surges 7%: a reminder not to delay a good buying opportunity

| Sebastian Bowen

Waiting for a bigger dip could cost you...

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Index investing

Australian equities ASX ETFs set for record quarter

| Laura Stewart

International turmoil has caused a surge in popularity for domestic equities ASX ETFs this quarter.

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ETFs

If I could only buy 1 ASX ETF, it would be this one

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF simply covers all bases...

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ETFs

VAS vs VHY: Which is the better Vanguard ETF?

| Sebastian Bowen

A higher yield isn't always the best choice.

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Index investing

The Vanguard US Total Market ETF (VTS) is down 8% from its peak. Is it time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Like many index funds, VTS is looking cheap right now.

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ETFs

Meet the 2 new Vanguard ETFs that just hit the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

Vanguard has something for everyone with these new funds...

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Index investing

Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS): Should we be worried about CBA?

| Sebastian Bowen

Has CBA grown too big for VAS' boots?

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Index investing

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) a buy at $105?

| Sebastian Bowen

It can still be a good idea to buy index funds when they look expensive...

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Index investing

2 reasons to buy the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) today (and 1 not to)

| Sebastian Bowen

This index fund is popular, but there's a big catch.

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Index investing

ASX index funds: Which is the best buy today?

| Sebastian Bowen

When it comes to index funds, I think it's best to keep things simple.

Read more »

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Index investing

$1,000 invested in the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) at the start of 2021 is now worth…

| Sebastian Bowen

This high-flying ETF has banked some stunning returns...

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Index investing

$10,000 invested in the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) at the start of 2020 is now worth…

| Sebastian Bowen

The returns of this popular index fund might surprise you...

Read more »

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ETFs

What are the most popular ASX ETFs in Australia?

| Sebastian Bowen

You might own one or more of these popular ETFs...

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Index investing

Own the Vanguard International Shares ETF (VGS)? You banked 30% in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF was a lucrative one to own last year...

Read more »

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Index investing

$20,000 invested in the ASX 200 at the start of 2024 is now worth…

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors have made more from dividends than growth over the past year...

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Share Market News

What is the Dow Jones Index and which 30 companies make the grade?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here is a brief history of the world's oldest share market index.

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Index investing

Want to outperform 82% of professional fund managers? Buy these ASX ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

It's easier than you'd think to beat most ASX fund managers.

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Index investing

The ultimate guide to investing in the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) for maximum returns

| Sebastian Bowen

This strategy should get you the best bang for your buck with VAS.

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Index investing

If I could only buy and hold a single ASX stock right now, this would be it

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF would be my first buy in today's market.

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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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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

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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