IVA Research
A collection of 178 posts
Global Capital Cycles: A Better Fund, But Still No Gem
A reboot turned Vanguard’s worst performer into a credible global stock fund. But beneath the polish, it’s still tethered to metals and mining.
The Active Investor’s Guide to Vanguard’s International Funds
Funds Focus — ACTIVE INTERNATIONAL STOCK FUNDS | Your roadmap to finding the best international funds in Vanguard’s lineup.
The Index Investor’s Guide to Vanguard’s International Funds
FUNDS FOCUS — INTERNATIONAL STOCK INDEX FUNDS | A closer look at Vanguard’s international index funds — and which ones deserve a spot in your portfolio.
Global Funds: Plenty of Options, Few Standouts
FUNDS FOCUS – GLOBAL STOCK FUNDS | Global stock funds promise the world—but at Vanguard, only a few are worth your trust.
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?
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.