IVA Research
A collection of 232 posts
Fall Begins in September
October gets a bad rap, but it's September that investors should be wary of.
Mapping the World
FUNDS FOCUS – GLOBAL STOCK FUNDS | Global funds are often overlooked by investors, but several of Vanguard’s funds deserve at least a passing glance.
To Stay Home or Travel Abroad
I’ll argue the case for and against holding foreign stock funds; you be the judge.
Revved Up Real Estate
Real estate has delivered stock-like returns but with far greater risk than you’d think, given the fundamentals. What’s an investor to do?
Investing in Sectors Passively or Not
FUNDS FOCUS — ACTIVE SECTOR FUNDS | Can the Wellington-run sector funds outperform their index competitors?
Searching the Sectors
FUNDS FOCUS — SECTOR INDEX FUNDS and ETFs | Whether you’re a trader or an investor, Vanguard’s sector index funds can be useful tools. But the potential rewards often blind investors to the risks.