Vanguard: Investment Commentary

Characterizing the Fed’s decision to make fixed income ETFs part of its COVID-inspired quantitative easing (QE) program a “pretty big deal,” Vanguard’s Johnny Garcia argues that in making bond ETFs part of QE, the Fed “credentialized” ETFs in general and bond ETFs in particular.

Vanguard ETF Product Manager Johnny Garcia shares data illustrating strong growth in the ETF market, and explains why adoption of ETFs among advisors and investors is accelerating.

Vanguard’s Johnny Garcia explains why flows into fixed income ETFs are accelerating, and he drills into how well the ETF structure held up during the COVID-related market volatility early in 2020.

Investors appear to be adopting ETFs at an accelerating rate, as flows into U.S.-listed data clearly suggest. Find out the reasons behind the rising tide in ETF land in this bonus episode of the Vanguard Advisor’s Alpha Podcast. Vanguard ETF Product Manager Johnny Garcia drills into how and why ETF flows are strengthening—both for the entire industry and for Vanguard in this 13-minute episode. Among other things, you’ll learn about the rapid growth of bond ETFs in particular.

Biases like loss aversion and recency bias can skew your clients’ investing decisions, particularly in volatile markets. Vanguard Senior Advice Strategist Mike DiJoseph explains how advisors can overcome common these human biases.

Retirement-age clients may need special attention in down markets. You can learn how to tailor your communication and financial planning to fit recent retirees in this episode of the new Vanguard Advisor’s Alpha® Podcast, part four of a five-part series on behavioral coaching.

How can you help clients through market volatility? Senior Advice Strategist Mike DiJoseph explains how advisors can use behavioral coaching to keep clients focused on their long-term goals during market downturns.

Behavioral coaching can help you highlight your value to your clients, especially in volatile times like the coronavirus pandemic. Senior Advice Strategist Mike DiJoseph explains two simple behavioral coaching frameworks developed by Vanguard’s Advisor’s Alpha.

Vanguard Senior Advice Strategist Mike DiJoseph explains the importance of behavioral coaching in helping advisors build trust with clients.

This new in-depth podcast series will provide investment professionals with actionable insights into markets, the economy, and investing—all with an ongoing focus on portfolio construction, behavioral coaching, and wealth management.

In this 16-minute podcast, Frank Chism, Vanguard senior product manager, lays out the ABCs of commodities investing and explains Vanguard Commodity Strategy Fund.

In this podcast, Vanguard Senior Data Analytics Manager Carrie Xu explains the differences in how men and women investors are using their mobile devices to interact with their investment accounts.

In this 13-minute podcast, Vanguard Equity Product Manager Drew Schneider helps make sense of what it means to invest in ESG products and why ESG investing doesn't mean your clients have to sacrifice return.

In this 15-minute podcast, Vanguard Wealth Planning Analyst Jenna McNamee shares best practices for implementing a smart rebalancing strategy.

Podcast: Vanguard Investment Analyst Kimberly Stockton explains how TIPS can play a strategic long-term role as ballast and a diversifier in a portfolio.

Vanguard ETF product management expert Rich Powers provides investors with exciting highlights of the recent Inside ETFs conference.

In this podcast, Vanguard economist Josh Hirt discusses our expectations for the global economy and the markets in 2019 and beyond.

In this podcast, Senior Investment Strategist Chris Tidmore discusses active management insights and misconceptions.

In this 14-minute podcast, Vanguard Senior Tax and Wealth Planning Specialist Jackie Youssef tells advisors how the new tax law affects clients' tax planning.