Jeff DeMaso
483 posts
Vanguard Finally Launches a Junk Bond ETF
A long-overdue launch collides with a junk bond market priced for perfection.
| 2 min read
Global Capital Cycles: A Better Fund, But Still No Gem
A reboot turned Vanguard’s worst performer into a credible global stock fund. But beneath the polish, it’s still tethered to metals and mining.
| 7 min read
Total Bond Gets a “Plus”
Due out in December, Core-Plus Bond Index ETF promises more complete coverage, but don’t expect it to dethrone Total Bond Market ETF.
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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.
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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
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