Jeff DeMaso
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Yield Curve Flashes Yellow
One of Wall Street’s go-to recession warning signs—the yield curve—is flashing yellow right now. The media is all over it and the headlines sure sound scary. Since I too include the yield curve on my “recession dashboard,” let’s take a closer look at what it is,
Down, Not Out
"Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” Mark Twain didn’t quite say that, but I’m reminded of the misquote these days whenever I read articles declaring the death of the classic balanced portfolio—60% stocks and 40% bonds. There’s no sugar-coating it, 2022 has been a
Distribution Season Comes For Non-Vanguard Funds Too
Note: This article contains distribution data for calendar year 2022. Earlier this week I detailed which Vanguard mutual funds are expected to distribute capital gains and when. But in the past, we’ve recommended a few non-Vanguard mutual funds as replacements for Vanguard funds that close to new investors. How
Diversification Works
Hello, this is Jeff DeMaso with the IVA Weekly Brief for Wednesday, November 16. There are no changes recommended for any of our Portfolios. Let's start off this week with a few Vanguard-related updates: First, capital gain distribution season is fast approaching, and Vanguard reported estimates for fund
The Giving Season
Note: This article contains distribution data for calendar year 2022. Capital gains distribution season is fast approaching, and some Vanguard shareholders are going to be finding big lumps of taxable coal in their stockings. Every December, Vanguard, like all its mutual fund industry competitors, pays out interest, income and capital