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Quick Take

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Quick Take

Vanguard’s Newest ETFs Ask a Familiar Question: Growth or Value?

Two new ETFs make it easier to tilt your international portfolio—but history shows that picking the winning style is harder than it sounds.

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A PRIMECAP-Run ETF Is on the Way

A longtime mutual fund standout takes its first step into ETFs—on its own terms.

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Vanguard’s Junk Bond Index ETF—Better Late Than Never

The fund giant files for a high-yield bond index ETF—filling a gap in its lineup, but raising questions about the timing.

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PRIMECAP’s Next Generation

Joel Fried’s retirement brings the firm’s generational handoff into focus—but PRIMECAP’s unusual structure may give it an edge.

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Vanguard’s Fee Cuts Keep Coming. The Easy Wins Are Gone.

Another round of expense reductions reinforces Vanguard’s low-cost mission—but also highlights the limits of the race to zero.

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Vanguard’s Big Split Is Official

Two investment units, two indexing teams—and a higher bar to keep costs and execution tight.

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