Global Balanced Strategies
Investors continue to think globally.
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Three Things to Watch Following Vanguard's Index SwapInvestors should keep tabs on a few key indicators as Vanguard switches the benchmarks for 22 of its index funds.
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Vanguard Index Swap All About CostThe switch from MSCI to FTSE and CRSP indexes for 22 Vanguard funds is all about three things, says Vanguard principal Joel Dickson: cost, cost, cost.
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Answering ETF ConcernsVanguard principal and ETF strategist Joel Dickson responds to worries that increased passive investing has led to more market volatility and that ETFs cause investors to gamble with their portfolios.
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A Strong Economy Doesn't Equal Strong ReturnsThere is effectively zero correlation over long periods of time between a country's GDP growth and stock market returns, according to Vanguard chief economist Joe Davis.
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Out of Equities and Into the Fire?Although investors may remain broadly skeptical of equity markets, asset flow data suggest they could be taking more risk than expected in other asset classes.
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Bogle's Outlook for the MarketThe Vanguard founder expects muted returns of less than 5% for stocks and 0% for bonds after inflation.
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Bogle: Most Difficult Investment Conditions I've Ever SeenThe Vanguard founder says the kind of returns we've gotten in the past are not going to happen--period.
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Bogle's Key Factors for Measuring StewardshipThe Vanguard founder touches on why fund investors need to closely monitor expense ratios, portfolio turnover, and manager independence, among other things.
