Jeff DeMaso
482 posts
How Clear Is Vanguard’s Crystal Ball?
Vanguard’s annual economic and market outlook has just been published and will no doubt garner some interest in part because it runs to almost 60 pages—long enough to suggest that it must be right. But quantity doesn’t always equal quality or accuracy! So, if you’re going
Climate Confusion
In yesterday’s Weekly Brief, I told you that pressure from state attorneys general over Vanguard’s involvement in groups like Net Zero Asset Managers (NZAM) might put their ability to run their index funds at risk. Well, Vanguard caved to the political pressure. On Wednesday they exited the emission-reduction
No One Wins All the Time, But Some Still Win Over Time
Disagreeing with S&P's Persistence Scorecard | Vanguard, utility stocks and FERC | Are regional ESG ETFs on the way?
What’s In a Pivot?
DECEMBER 2022 | Has the Fed pivoted? How about the stock market? Can Vanguard pivot and provide better service? Plus, an article roundup and the IVA Factor Tracker.
Ham-Handed Technology Woes
Supply chains on the mend | Vanguard at the bottom of J.D. Power survey | Vanguard sued over Target Retirement funds | U.S. Liquidity Factor ETF is liquidated