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It went through (minus this) No feedback yet though?

Vanguards Bond Index VGB looks to be up 5% over the last 12 months (plus dividends). How are Laminars fees?

Ha Ha Not at all, I realize AFI have been around for a long time and expected a nice long term chart and the power of compounding. It wasn't there

Having a look at the AFIC site they only show 10 years of comparison to the accumulation index for outperformance, are there charts that extend further (20 years plus)?

Is there peer-reviewed academic evidence that shows actively managed funds is better passive index investing? Most studies seem to indicate otherwise Passive Investing: The Evidence - full length film

Just having a look at what you've posted re: Vanguard (there are obviously other providers) and looking at some of thier core ETF's for your Aussie, Bond, US and International Funds over the last 12 months and then 2 years (some funds are not older than 5 years) via a picture

So you would just purchase once as a $5k lump sum each year? Why VAS?

Haven't looked closely, but maybe check out companies like FMG, Woodside, Wesfarmers, Westpac, National Australia Bank, Insurance Australia Group, Suncorp. :confused: Who knows where the share price will go though, especially short term <edit - I should add, the above strategy is all totally...

What were you hoping to gain from investing into the stockmarket MTR?

Hi GW As per above, for me they provide some stability in a portfolio, diversification, risk mitigation, income and are a valuable resource in a falling market. You won't be making any ten baggers off a bond index though :D The last 12 months for VGB as an example compared to the ASX200 looks...

Hi GW When interest rates increase, bond prices fall and when interest rates decrease, bond prices rise. Over the last 12 months Vanguards Bond Index looks to be up about 5% (plus dividends), nothing fantastic, but the Vanguard site shows a 10.31% return for the 2014 year, there have even...