Jeff DeMaso

538 posts

IVA Research

Bonds Beyond the Benchmark: Navigating Vanguard’s Specialty Bond Funds

FUNDS FOCUS – SPECIALITY BOND FUNDS | You can earn more income by venturing beyond the “total bond market.” But with higher yields come greater risks, so choose carefully.

| 32 min read
Weekly Brief

Tariffs, Treasury ETFs and Vanguard’s Browser Blues

Tariffs on steel and aluminum | Two new Treasury ETFs launch | Try a different browser at Vanguard.com

| 4 min read
IVA Research

Finding Balance with Core Bonds

FUNDS FOCUS – CORE TAXABLE BOND FUNDS | Evaluating Vanguard options for the core of your bond portfolio.

| 28 min read
Weekly Brief

Tariff Tensions: What’s Next for Markets and Investors?

Mexican and Canadian tariffs put on hold | Salvos fired in the U.S.-China trade war | Vanguard lowers fees on nearly 90 funds

| 4 min read
IVA Research

Safety Over Yield

MAILBAG | Why I’m taking a safety-first approach to the bond market.

| 10 min read
Quick Take

Vanguard’s Biggest Fee Cut Yet: What It Means for Investors

Vanguard lowers fees on 87 funds.

| 2 min read