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The US has dominated recent headlines. But zoom out, and the story looks very different. In this episode, Vince Scully breaks down the real role of “home bias,” why diversification still matters, and how to think about Australian vs global exposure without getting caught up in short-term noise.
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26 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT
813 these 4 behaviours are destroying your returns
Are your investments underperforming because of the market or because of your behaviour? In this episode, Vince Scully breaks down four investor behaviours that can quietly destroy returns and shares practical ways to reduce the damage.
Vince Scully is the founder and portfolio manager at Life Sherpa Invest. To learn more visit: https://lifesherpa.com.au/ (https://lifesherpa.com.au/)
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Vince Scully, founder and portfolio manager at Life Sherpa Invest, breaks down crucial ETF news, analyzing HBRD changes and Vanguard's new S&P 500 ETF to guide investor decisions.
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Published 5 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt
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