September 3, 2025

What a difference a decade makes

What a difference a decade makes

Vanguard have published their Index Chart for asset class returns to 30 June 2025.

For comparison we reviewed the asset class returns to 30 June 2015.

by Dejan Pekic

3

September 2025

What a difference a decade makes

Posted by Dejan Pekic

Vanguard have published their Index Chart for asset class returns to 30 June 2025.

For comparison we reviewed the asset class returns to 30 June 2015.

A decade ago it was Australian listed companies that delivered the best 30 year performance number but now it is US listed companies who have delivered the best performance number over 30 years.

More interestingly is the 10 year growth asset return numbers which delivered 6% to 7% per annum to 30 June 2015 while for the 10 years to 30 June 2025 growth assets returns are 8% to 15% per annum.

This has been a material increase in growth asset returns and the reason must lie with the combination of low interest rates and proliferation of software/AI focused businesses.

Click for charts.

Will it continue, sadly no.

Expect an asset price correction or crash, this is guaranteed to happen which is why remaining invested according to our appetite for volatility is most important and when (not if) fear and panic next take hold, react by buying more quality assets at discounted prices.

Our business is based on referrals, so if you have family, friends or colleagues that want advice please ask them to contact us.

At Newealth we are always looking to support and promote our clients wherever possible and if you have any ideas or comments, please feel free to email me or to call me on +61 2 9267 2322.

Related Posts

  • A Company of Two, Worth Hundreds of Millions

    The AI productivity revolution has a new poster child. Matthew Gallagher’s AI-powered company, Medvi, a telehealth provider of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, last year reported annual revenue of US$401 million. This year the company is on track to reach $1.8 billion in sales. And the real surprise? Gallagher’s only employee is his younger brother Elliot. It’s

    Published On: May 22nd, 2026By
  • Should You Pay Down Debt or Invest During High Interest Rates?

    With the current RBA decisions affecting so many homeowners and property investors, we’re often asked whether it’s best to pay down debt or invest during high interest rates. The simple answer? There is no single best-fit solution.  Your decision should take into account factors such as your financial position, investment strategy, risk profile and tax

    Published On: May 21st, 2026By
  • Federal Budget Key Changes

    The Federal Government last night handed down its 2026 Budget, with the largest reforms since the Howard era. With the Iraq war and ongoing fuel crisis causing uncertainty across markets and a focus on ‘intergenerational fairness’, there are some key changes for investors. The Budget, if it moves forward into legislation, will see scaled-back tax

    Published On: May 13th, 2026By
Go to Top