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Fund Analysis

A collection of 69 posts

IVA Research

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.

| 24 min read
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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.

| 22 min read
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PRIMECAP Finds Its Edge … Again

A strong 2025 reminds investors why patience with PRIMECAP still pays.

| 14 min read
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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.

| 11 min read
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When a Great Fund Stumbles: Stay the Course or Move on?

Every active fund faces moments of doubt from shareholders. For Dividend Growth, that moment is now. I weigh the fund’s legacy, leadership transition and the case for staying or moving on.

| 24 min read
Quick Take

Vanguard’s Emerging Markets ex-China ETF Is Finally Here

The fund giant expands its ETF lineup while sharpening its competitive edge.

| 2 min read