Zachary Evens

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A Next-Generation Income ETF

Autocallable yield delivers high income with two big risks.

Zachary Evens Oct 29, 2025

Why We Love Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

A low price and broad diversification make this ETF especially appealing.

Zachary Evens Oct 23, 2025

This Is One of the Best Small-Cap ETFs Available

How iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF controls risk in a risky market segment.

Zachary Evens Oct 16, 2025

3 Undervalued International Value ETFs

Low valuations offer compelling upside for these international ETFs.

Zachary Evens Oct 1, 2025

3 Ways Private Companies Are Reshaping Public Markets

Has the small-cap investment case changed?

Zachary Evens Sep 24, 2025

3 Great Short-Term Bond ETFs

These Gold-rated ETFs effectively control risk and deliver yield.

Zachary Evens Sep 3, 2025

3 Great ETFs That Invest Globally

These ETFs are a one-stop shop for global diversification.

Zachary Evens Aug 13, 2025

Our 2025 ETF Predictions: A Midyear Review

Checking in on Vanguard’s growth, the rise of active ETFs, and more.

Zachary Evens Jul 16, 2025

3 Great New Vanguard ETFs

These highly rated ETFs offer Vanguard investors something new.

Zachary Evens Jul 9, 2025

Why iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF Is a Great Index Fund

AGG delivers comprehensive investment-grade bond exposure for a low fee.

Zachary Evens Jul 3, 2025

3 Top International ETFs for 2025 and Beyond

You can hold these diversified ETFs for decades.

Zachary Evens Jun 25, 2025

How to Launch an ETF: Key Takeaways for Investors

Understanding the business decisions behind ETFs can help investors. Here’s what to look for.

Zachary Evens Jun 11, 2025

Fund Fees Are Still Declining, But Not as Quickly as They Once Were

A deep dive into the factors driving fee trends across asset managers.

Zachary Evens May 23, 2025

4 Fund Fee Trends to Watch in 2025

What to make of Vanguard’s low-cost stronghold, new but expensive ETFs, and more.

Zachary Evens May 14, 2025

The ETFs That Rise When Markets Fall

How tail-risk ETFs use options to act as portfolio insurance.

Zachary Evens Apr 30, 2025

3 Great Small-Cap ETFs for 2025

These Gold-rated ETFs control risk in a risky category.

Zachary Evens Apr 16, 2025

Does It Pay to Copy Congress’ Stock Trades?

What to know about the Unusual Whales ETFs that follow the trading activity of Congress.

Zachary Evens Mar 28, 2025

Why Some Big Index Funds Have to Cut Back on Magnificent Seven Stocks

Russell index changes will affect more than $350 billion in fund assets.

Zachary Evens Mar 17, 2025

Does Your Index Fund Actually Represent the Market?

Little-known rules have major effects on some index ETFs.

Zachary Evens Mar 17, 2025

ETFs That Pay You to Invest

How securities lending benefits ETF investors and ETF firms.

Zachary Evens Feb 12, 2025

This Vanguard ETF Is a Sound Choice in a Risky Category

Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF is one of the best of its kind.

Zachary Evens Feb 7, 2025

6 ETF Investing Predictions for 2025

Our fearless predictions of what ETF investors can expect this year.

Zachary Evens Jan 8, 2025

Why Vanguard Total International Stock ETF is One of The Best

This ETF is as comprehensive as it gets.

Zachary Evens Dec 2, 2024

What to Know About S&P’s September Shakeup

Ripple effects on XLK and its largest holdings Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia.

Zachary Evens Sep 20, 2024

Why Bother With Small-Cap ETFs?

How the investment case has changed.

Zachary Evens Sep 18, 2024

Why This Vanguard ETF Is a Great Cash Alternative

Low risk and a low fee make Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF especially compelling.

Zachary Evens Sep 16, 2024

What Is Shareholder Yield?

The promises and pitfalls of this emerging investment factor.

Zachary Evens Aug 13, 2024

Why We Love Vanguard Growth ETF

VUG offers a cheap snapshot of the large-growth market.

Zachary Evens Aug 9, 2024

Fund Fees Are Still Declining—but at a Slower Pace

5 key fee trends from the past year.

Zachary Evens Jul 9, 2024

A Flagship Core Bond ETF

IShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF offers low-cost access to US investment-grade bonds.

Zachary Evens May 31, 2024

Zach Evens is a manager research analyst for Morningstar. He is responsible for conducting qualitative research on global exchange-traded and passive funds.

Before joining Morningstar Manager Research in 2022, Evens was the lead variable annuity analyst for the Morningstar Data and Development Center, Americas. He first joined Morningstar in 2020.

Evens holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Guilford College.