Jeff DeMaso
380 posts
No Recession ... Yet
MAY 2023 | The economy grows, large stocks take the lead, bonds find their footing and I-Bond yields drop. Plus, an article roundup and the IVA Factor Tracker.
Large Stocks Take Charge
Changing market leadership | Municipal money market yields | Protests and ESG investing at Vanguard
Tax-Free Income for All
FUNDS FOCUS — TAX-FREE BOND FUNDS | It’s been said that only death and taxes are certain. No investor can cheat death, but there are (legal) ways to avoid paying income taxes—and one is by owning municipal bonds. Fortunately for us, Vanguard’s municipal bond funds are among the best around.
Earnings Flatline. Inflation Dials Down.
Earnings are flat | I-Bonds' interest rate drops
Muni Bonds 101
There’s more to municipal bonds than just tax-free income. Before analyzing Vanguard’s tax-exempt bond funds—which are among the best around—let’s discuss the municipal bond market basics.
The Yield Roller Coaster Rumbles On
Inflation check-in | Municipal money market yield update | Alternative Strategies liquidation reminder