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Investing 101

A collection of 43 posts

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The Risk That Hasn’t Paid: Currencies and Foreign Stock Funds

Over 35 years, taking on currency risk in foreign stock funds hasn’t paid. So why are most still unhedged?

| 13 min read
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Hedge the Noise: Currency Risk and Bond Funds

If you want your foreign bond fund to act like a bond fund, hedge the currency risk.

| 6 min read
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Simple is Smart—But Is It Enough?

FUNDS FOCUS – BALANCED FUNDS | Vanguard’s balanced funds are a great place to begin your investment journey—I’ll help you use them better.

| 16 min read
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Will Vanguard Active Funds Add ETF Shares?

MAILBAG | My take on the dual mutual fund–ETF share class structure.

| 13 min read
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Do You Really Need “Private” Investments?

Just because you can invest in “alternative” or “private” investments doesn’t mean you should.

| 24 min read
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A More Honest Look at Market Timing Myths

What if you miss the best and worst days in the market?

| 2 min read