Vanguard's secrets, ETF bubbles, how big can Vanguard get & the future of ETFs, with Balaji Gopal

Balaji Gopal is the Head of Adviser Services at Vanguard Australia and one of the key people of the Vanguard organisation here in Australia. In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, Balaji Gopal joins Owen Rask to talk about: 1. Portfolio construction & why investors are flocking to index funds and ETFs 2. Nuances in the debate of active versus passive and Vanguard's modelling ethos for portfolios models over time (i.e. where active might work, or not), how the performers are calculated, etc. all stuff he'd get on the active versus passive debate daily.  3. The rise of Vanguard - why has Vanguard been an amazing institution (talking about the culture of clients/members globally, how decisions are made, how he thinks about leadership, the push into Super and platform, etc. how those decisions are made...)  4. Diversified ETFs and how good they are, how they are constructed, why you chose managed funds over other ETFs inside them; maybe also a chat about Vanguard's 'active' strategies - why those were chosen 5. The index fund 'bubble, crossing days, and how Vanguard manages liquidity behind the scenes 6. The future of indexing -- will we see a rise of direct indexing and DIY ETFs in Australia? Resources VIDEO VERSION Vanguard Australia Balaji on LinkedIn Vanguard fund compare tool Vanguard index charts Rask Events Roadshow: https://www.rask.com.au/road ASK A QUESTION HERE Join Owen's Rask Core 🌏 – $9.99 per month Get financial planning advice Mortgage broking Owen’s FREE investor bootcamp: bit.ly/rask-analyst Take Owen’s brand new Value Investor Program, which gives you all the tools and knowledge you need to invest successfully in companies, including valuation spreadsheets, investing checklists and ASX company case studies. Alternatively, why not take Owen’s FREE investor bootcamp: bit.ly/rask-analyst ~~ Our amazing partners ~~ Download the free Investing in Gold report from Rush Gold Do you want to invest in gold in a tax-effective, cost-effective and convenient way? Our friends at Rush Gold are leaders, showing the world what can happen when finance, technology and secure gold holdings can be combined. Get the free Rush gold report: https://bit.ly/r-gold J.P. Morgan Asset Management The Australian Investors Podcast series is proudly supported by J.P. Morgan Asset Management. J.P. Morgan Asset Management provides opportunities to strengthen and diversify investment portfolios through alternative income strategies with the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (ASX: JEPI), currently the world’s largest active ETF with assets under management of USD25.49 billion (as at 16th May 2023). For more information, visit their website. Join The Intelligent Investor & save This podcast is brought to you by The Intelligent Investor, Australia's premier investment research membership service. Use the code "RASK", to get $100 off your annual membership or get a free 15-day trial (no credit card details required): 📈 Click here for a free 15-day trial 💸 Click here to join today ($100 off) DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices