Fund Analysis
A collection of 65 posts
Under the Hood of Vanguard’s Four New Active Funds
Three new ETFs and one overhauled mutual fund. I revisit my first impressions and examine whether the portfolios match the promise.
Why Vanguard’s Active Growth & Income Funds Fall Short
FUNDS FOCUS — ACTIVE GROWTH AND INCOME FUNDS | Index funds set a high bar, particularly for core holdings—and none of Vanguard’s actively managed Growth & Income funds clear it.
Narrowing The Field: Decoding Vanguard’s Indexed Growth & Income Funds
FUNDS FOCUS — GROWTH AND INCOME INDEX FUNDS | Vanguard offers no shortage of index funds designed for generating both growth and income. I’ll give you my top picks as well as the ones you can safely ignore.
The AI Footprint in Your Vanguard Portfolio
MAILBAG | A comprehensive look at Vanguard funds tied to the AI narrative, as well as those that aren’t—and how the IVA Portfolios stack up.
PRIMECAP Finds Its Edge … Again
A strong 2025 reminds investors why patience with PRIMECAP still pays.
Cheap, Clean, and Unproven: A Closer Look at Vanguard’s First Active Stock ETFs
The new Wellington-run ETFs offer competitive (but not standout) pricing and tax-friendly wrappers—but the strategies still need to earn their keep.