Topic
ETFs
A collection of 23 posts
Vanguard Hands Its Quants a Small- and Mid-Cap ETF
Vanguard's model-driven stock team—not Wellington—takes the next step in the firm's active ETF build-out.
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The Factor Trap
Vanguard's factor ETFs promised market-beating returns. Eight years in, the results tell a different story.
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Vanguard’s Newest ETFs Ask a Familiar Question: Growth or Value?
Two new ETFs make it easier to tilt your international portfolio—but history shows that picking the winning style is harder than it sounds.
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A PRIMECAP-Run ETF Is on the Way
A longtime mutual fund standout takes its first step into ETFs—on its own terms.
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Vanguard’s Junk Bond Index ETF—Better Late Than Never
The fund giant files for a high-yield bond index ETF—filling a gap in its lineup, but raising questions about the timing.
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Vanguard’s Target-Maturity Bond ETFs: Useful Tools, Limited Uses
Low fees and a familiar playbook could help Vanguard win assets—but these funds solve specific problems and won’t replace traditional bond funds.
| 6 min read