Jeff DeMaso

461 posts

In The News

RIABiz Twofer: ESG and QEG

Over the past few months, I've covered how Vanguard's ability to buy utility stocks was threatened by a coalition of attorney generals arguing that Vanguard wasn't as passive an investor as the index giant claimed—most recently here. Vanguard was ultimately granted authorization to

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In The News

WSJ | Vanguard Pays for Misleading Shareholders

I spoke with the Wall Street Journal about Finra slapping Vanguard on the wrist with an $800,000 fine.

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Monthly Recap

Storm Clouds Clear

JUNE 2023 | Markets took the debt ceiling debate in stride, growth stocks beat value stocks and the municipal money market yield roller coaster slows. Plus, an article roundup and the IVA Factor Tracker.

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Weekly Brief

Manager Merry-go-round

A deal on the debt ceiling | Vanguard fires itself | Wellington’s Abrams announces his retirement | Emerging Markets Select Stock picks up more managers | FINRA fines Vanguard

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IVA Research

Avoiding Tax Bombs

Ignore a fund's turnover if you're trying to avoid a large capital gains distribution.

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Quick Take

In Self-Demotion, Vanguard Picks Wellington Management

Vanguard fires itself from two multimanager funds.

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