Jeff DeMaso

480 posts

Quick Take

From Closet Indexer to Active Aggressor?

After decades of musical chairs, Vanguard bets on a single manager—Tremblant Capital—to give MidCap Growth a new identity.

| 2 min read
Weekly Brief

Hot Markets, Cool Hiring—and Vanguard’s Split

Hot markets, cool hiring | Vanguard’s VCM–VPM split coming in Q1-2026 | Vanguard’s new Chief Legal Officer | Email glitch

| 5 min read
IVA Research

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.

| 19 min read
IVA Research

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.

| 13 min read
Weekly Brief

Trust and Trade on Trial

September’s tough track record | Vanguard’s $19.5 million SEC penalty | Tariff uncertainty

| 4 min read
Monthly Recap

Calm Markets, Stormy Politics

SEPTEMBER 2025 | A quiet stretch for stocks and bonds, a noisy one in Washington. Also, Vanguard was fined—again. Plus, IVA Portfolio notes, Distributions Ahead, the IVA Factor Tracker and a roundup of articles and analysis from the past month.

| 12 min read