Jeff DeMaso

535 posts

IVA Research

The Factor Trap

Vanguard's factor ETFs promised market-beating returns. Eight years in, the results tell a different story.

| 6 min read
Monthly Recap

IVA MONTHLY RECAP | Sit Still and Prosper

May 2026 | The best move in a month of big headlines was no move at all. Plus, IVA Portfolio notes, the IVA Factor Tracker and a roundup of articles and analysis from the past month.

| 9 min read
Weekly Brief

Vanguard Morningstar?

Tech's best month in decades | Vanguard goes Morningstar | Alexa, meet proxy voting

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IVA Research

Stocks Are Expensive. Now What?

MAILBAG | The CAPE ratio of stock valuations is flashing warning signs—but history shows it’s more useful for setting expectations than timing the market.

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Weekly Brief

Who’s Leading

Growth stocks are back on top | The Fed’s next move is unclear | Vanguard plays catch-up as it splits ETF shares | New co-managers

| 6 min read
IVA Research

Give Now, Invest First, Decide Later

Vanguard’s Charitable Endowment Program lets you take a tax break today while investing for future donations—but once your money is in, how you invest it will determine how much you actually have to give.

| 16 min read