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01/09/2026

📊 Looking beyond Australia’s biggest companies?

The Vanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF (ASX: VSO) provides exposure to close to 200 smaller Australian companies.

VSO returned 7.01% over the year to 31 July 2026 and 8.36% p.a. over 10 years.

👉 Discover where VSO invests, its fees, performance and key risks:
https://bit.ly/4iEOusH

General advice only, provided by InvestSMART Financial Services Pty Limited ACN 089 038 531 AFSL 226435. Does not take your personal objectives, financial situation or needs into account. Consider the relevant PDS and TMD before investing. Performance figures are for the year ended 30 June 2026. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Get the lowdown on the Vanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF (ASX: VSO), including where it invests, its fees and how it has performed. Find out more at InvestSMART.

28/08/2026

📈 How have InvestSMART’s portfolios been performing?

Over the five years to 31 July 2026, our diversified ETF portfolios delivered average annual returns of between 2.9% and 8.5%, outperforming competitor funds in the same risk categories by 0.1% to 1.3% p.a.

Our latest performance update looks at the numbers, how markets moved in July and what shaped returns.

👉 Read the July performance update:
https://bit.ly/4gAqNzo

General advice only, provided by InvestSMART Financial Services Pty Limited ACN 089 038 531 AFSL 226435. Does not take your personal objectives, financial situation or needs into account. Consider the relevant PDS and TMD before investing. Performance figures are for the year ended 30 June 2026. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

A look at InvestSMART's portfolio returns for the 12 months to July 2026. Find out more at InvestSMART.

27/08/2026

🏆 We’re proud to have been recognised in the 2026 Finder Customer Satisfaction Awards, winning three awards in the Robo Advisor category:

💙 Most Loved
⭐ Legendary Service
👍 Most Recommended

InvestSMART was also Highly Commended for Value and Trusted Brand.

What makes these awards extra special is that they’re based on feedback from customers.

A big thank you to our customers for their support.

General advice only, provided by InvestSMART Financial Services Pty Limited ACN 089 038 531 AFSL 226435. Does not take your personal objectives, financial situation or needs into account. Consider the relevant PDS and TMD before investing. Performance figures are for the year ended 30 June 2026. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

21/08/2026

💰 Got a spare weekend? Give your finances a quick tidy-up.

From forgotten subscriptions and low-interest savings accounts to unpaid super and unused gift cards, a few simple checks could uncover some surprisingly easy money wins.

Our latest article covers six quick money tasks you could tackle this weekend, plus a few extras to keep the momentum going.

👉 Read the full checklist: https://bit.ly/4xQlrXs

General advice only, provided by InvestSMART Financial Services Pty Limited ACN 089 038 531 AFSL 226435. Does not take your personal objectives, financial situation or needs into account. Consider the relevant PDS and TMD before investing. Performance figures are for the year ended 30 June 2026. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Discover six simple money tasks that could help you cut costs, tidy up your finances and spot potential problems. Find out more at InvestSMART.

18/08/2026

With 458 ETFs now available in Australia, choosing the right one isn’t always easy.

Before investing, consider diversification, overlapping holdings, fees, active vs passive management, and whether you’re following a long-term opportunity or market hype.

Here are 5 questions to ask before investing in an ETF.

Read more:
https://bit.ly/4zoJf6C

General advice only, provided by InvestSMART Financial Services Pty Limited ACN 089 038 531 AFSL 226435. Does not take your personal objectives, financial situation or needs into account. Consider the relevant PDS and TMD before investing. Performance figures are for the year ended 30 June 2026. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

From fees and overlap to diversification, Paul Clitheroe shares five checks to make before investing in an ETF. Find out more at InvestSMART.

14/08/2026

🌱 Spotlight: InvestSMART Ethical Growth Portfolio

Looking to invest for long-term growth while keeping ethical considerations in focus?

The InvestSMART Ethical Growth Portfolio invests across Australian and international shares through ethically focused ETFs.

Since launching in November 2020, the portfolio has returned 8.43% p.a., including 10.75% p.a. over the past three years to 30 June 2026.

📖 Learn more about the portfolio, its investments and performance:
https://bit.ly/4i5WClN

General advice only, provided by InvestSMART Financial Services Pty Limited ACN 089 038 531 AFSL 226435. Does not take your personal objectives, financial situation or needs into account. Consider the relevant PDS and TMD before investing. Performance figures are for the year ended 30 June 2026. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Find out who the InvestSMART Ethical Growth Portfolio suits, the fees it charges, how it has performed and how it stacks up against its peers. Find out more at InvestSMART.

11/08/2026

📊 The best and worst-performing ETFs of 2026 are in.

AI and semiconductor ETFs dominated the top performers, while crypto had a bruising year. Last year’s number-one ETF went from a 95.5% gain to a 48.4% fall.

With 458 ETFs now listed on the ASX, the results are a reminder of how quickly rankings can change and the risks of chasing recent winners.

👉 Discover the best and worst-performing ETFs of 2026:
https://bit.ly/4bFFkIl

General advice only, provided by InvestSMART Financial Services Pty Limited ACN 089 038 531 AFSL 226435. Does not take your personal objectives, financial situation or needs into account. Consider the relevant PDS and TMD before investing. Performance figures are for the year ended 30 June 2026. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Which ETFs delivered the strongest returns over the year to 30 June 2026, and which were the weakest? Explore the results from InvestSMART's 2026 ETF Scorecard. Find out more at InvestSMART.

08/08/2026

InvestSMART CEO Ron Hodge joined ausbiz to discuss the latest ETF Scorecard and some of the lessons investors can take from this year’s winners, losers and dramatic reversals.

Watch the full interview: https://bit.ly/4pZ9DQ6

General advice only. Does not take your personal objectives, financial situation or needs into account. Consider the relevant PDS and TMD before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. InvestSMART Financial Services Pty Limited ACN 089 038 531 AFSL 226435.

Key points:Rapid ETF growth on the ASX and rising selection challenges for investors Extreme performance dispersion, from $IKO and $SEMI gains to $EBTC losses Dominance of low-cost passive Vanguard ETFs $VGS and $VAS in new inflows Gr...

07/08/2026

Last year’s best-performing ETF became this year’s worst, showing just how quickly performance can turn.

The Australian’s Anthony Keane takes a closer look at what happened and other key findings from the InvestSMART 2026 ETF Scorecard.

Read the full article: https://stockhead.com.au/experts/best-and-worst-etfs-a-cautionary-tale-against-chasing-hot-funds/

General advice only, provided by InvestSMART Financial Services Pty Limited ACN 089 038 531 AFSL 226435. Does not take your personal objectives, financial situation or needs into account. Consider the relevant PDS and TMD before investing. Performance figures are for the year ended 30 June 2026. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

A huge reversal turned last year’s ETF winners into this year’s biggest losers. See the best and worst lists.

04/08/2026

The results are in. Discover the best- and worst-performing ETFs of 2026.

The latest InvestSMART ETF Scorecard reveals:

✅ The 10 best and worst performers
✅ The most and least popular ETFs
✅ The best and worst performers in Australian shares, global shares, commodities & more
✅ How last year’s 10 best performers fared in 2026
✅ The five-star ETFs with the strongest five-year returns

Download the free report to explore the full results: https://bit.ly/4bshzmY

General advice only, provided by InvestSMART Financial Services Pty Limited ACN 089 038 531 AFSL 226435. Does not take your personal objectives, financial situation or needs into account. Consider the relevant PDS and TMD before investing. Performance figures are for the year ended 30 June 2026. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.