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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Buying ASX ETFs? Watch out for this red flag

| Sebastian Bowen

You need to check this number before buying your next ETF.

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Index investing

VAS vs VSO: Do small-cap stocks beat the ASX 300?

| Sebastian Bowen

Vanguard's most popular ETFs are tough to choose between.

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Index investing

Buying the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS)? There's a big change you should know about

| Sebastian Bowen

VAS has more banks and miners than ever.

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Index investing

Meet the simple ASX index fund up 220% in 12 months

| Sebastian Bowen

How are these returns even possible?

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Index investing

ASX index funds: Is VAS or A300 the better choice?

| Sebastian Bowen

Index fund investors are spoiled for choice in 2026...

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

These are the cheapest ASX ETFs on the Australian market

| Sebastian Bowen

Minimising fees means maximising returns...

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Index investing

Why this ASX defence ETF keeps attracting investor attention

| Mark Verhoeven

The Betashares Global Defence ETF holds 60 of the world's top defence contractors. Here's why this ASX defence ETF keeps…

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Growth Shares

Here's why I think ASX growth investors should embrace index investing in 2026

| Sebastian Bowen

Growth investors face a dilemma in 2026...

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Index investing

What are the ASX's top 3 index funds for passive investing?

| Sebastian Bowen

Anyone can buy and hold these index funds forever.

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How to invest

Don't overthink it: The best $10,000 approach to start investing in 2026

| Aaron Teboneras

A simple $10,000 ETF portfolio for investors starting their journey in 2026.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Can Vanguard's new S&P 500 fund topple the IVV ETF?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors now have a choice for S&P 500 ETFs...

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Index investing

ASX shares: Can you actually invest in the All Ords?

| Sebastian Bowen

The All Ords can play hard to get...

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Index investing

Investing in the Vangaurd International Shares ETF (VGS)? Here's what you're really buying

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF's portfolio might shock you...

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Index investing

Investing in the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV)? Here's what you're really buying

| Sebastian Bowen

The iShares S&P 500 ETF is huge in scale.

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Index investing

4 pros and cons of buying the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) in 2026!

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Buffett's advice still sound in 2026?

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ASX Share Market News

4 pros and cons of buying the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) in 2026!

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular ETF isn't a slam dunk...

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Index investing

See which companies have just been added to key ASX indices

| Cameron England

See which companies are in and out of the ASX 50 and the ASX 100 indices.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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Exchange-Traded Funds (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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Exchange-Traded Funds (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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Exchange-Traded Funds (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.

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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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