Jeff DeMaso
461 posts
Bond Basics | Bonds 101
For many investors, I’m sure it feels as if your life-preserver sprung an irreparable leak last year as the bond market imploded. Bonds have almost always been synonymous with the “safe” part of a balanced portfolio, and yet, their prices have been on an almost relentless decline for the
Vanguard Shuffles Index Fund Managers
Does it matter who (specifically) is managing your index fund? Or is it just enough to know that Vanguard or, say, BlackRock and its iShares division, is managing the fund? Vanguard seems to take the view that it’s the firm, not the individual manager that counts. Or at least,
Inflation and Sales on Trend. Vanguard Goes Back to Basics.
Hello, this is Jeff DeMaso with the IVA Weekly Brief for Wednesday, February 15th. There are no changes recommended for any of our Portfolios. What’s my quick market commentary given that we’re only 6 weeks into the new year? Growth is beating value, but the divergence is (much)
Slow Start, A Glimmer of Potential
FUNDS FOCUS — FACTOR ETFs | None of Vanguard's factor ETFs have outperformed the market. But one has caught my eye.
Vanguard’s Active Managers Cry Uncle
Vanguard is throwing in the towel on two of its active strategies: Alternative Strategies (VASFX) and Managed Allocation (VPGDX). The firm hasn’t given up on active entirely, but this is a big admission that, as I’ve said many times, adding complexity doesn’t lead to better investment outcomes.
Adani, AI and Additional Information
Odds of a soft landing increase | ChatGPT | SAI mix up | Exposure to Adani