Jeff DeMaso

312 posts

Weekly Brief

Bonds Are Cheaper Than Stocks

Comparing bond and stock yields | RMD and estimated taxes follow-up | Manager change at Explorer Value | Vanguard portfolio manager Awais Khan steps away from funds | Municipal Cash Management becomes Municipal Low Duration

| 6 min read
IVA Research

Gifting a Roth IRA

Jumpstart a young person’s retirement by investing in a Roth IRA.

| 7 min read
Quick Take

Explorer Value Gets a New Explorer

Vanguard replaces Cardinal Capital with Wellington Management at Explorer Value.

| 2 min read
Monthly Recap

Calm Seas Turning Choppy

June 2024 | Markets haven’t been this calm since 2017, but they’re getting rougher. Plus, some follow-up notes on RMDs, an article roundup, IVA Portfolio Notes and the IVA Factor Tracker.

| 11 min read
IVA Research

Timing Your RMD

MAILBAG | Should you take your RMD early or late in the year?

| 9 min read
Weekly Brief

The Bull Market Keeps Running

The Dow hits 40000 | Beware Vanguard impersonators

| 5 min read