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IVA Research

A collection of 185 posts

IVA Research

Inside the IVA Portfolios’ 2025 Results

My candid review of performance, portfolio choices and the road ahead.

| 12 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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Any Interest in Cash Plus?

A detailed analysis of features, trade-offs, and the 0.60% yield gap investors shouldn’t ignore.

| 12 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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Vanguard’s Official Capital Gain Estimates: 2025

What you need to know to navigate 2025’s year-end cap gain distributions.

| 16 min read