Jeff DeMaso

560 posts

Monthly Recap

Leadership Changes Hands

JULY 2026 | The market's winners are no longer last year's winners, and Vanguard's own bench—from sub-advisers to the boardroom—is shifting, too. Plus, IVA Portfolio notes, the IVA Factor Tracker and a roundup of articles and analysis from the past month.

| 15 min read
IVA Research

529 Plans: Older and Wiser

From Roth rollovers to new qualified expenses, here’s what investors need to know before using a 529 plan.

| 9 min read
IVA Research

Not All Growth Is Created Equal

FUNDS FOCUS — LARGE-CAP GROWTH FUNDS | In a market where growth has dominated for two decades, picking the right growth fund today is more important than ever. My take on every option in Vanguard's lineup.

| 16 min read
Quick Take

The Wait Is Nearly Over: PRIMECAP's ETF Is Ready to Launch

The long wait for a PRIMECAP-run ETF is almost over. An updated prospectus sheds new light on the fund's fees, investment mandate and the managers who will be calling the shots.

| 3 min read
IVA Research

Growth vs. Value: A Debate Without a Winner

The real-world data doesn't settle the growth-versus-value debate—and neither do the academics.

| 8 min read
Quick Take

A Loss, Two Retirements and a Promotion

The indexing team loses a co-manager, two executives head for the exit and an insider gets a promotion.

| 2 min read