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Economics and markets
Stretched dollar, equities boost diversification case
Our monthly outlook focuses on tariffs, persistently higher rates, and a strengthening global diversification case.
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Nitin Tandon podcast debut with Harvard Business School
Vanguard CIO Nitin Tandon discusses enhancing client experiences and global workforce strategy.
401(k) plan design improvements make retirement savers more resilient
Workplace retirement plan designs make saving easier and more attractive for workers according to How America Saves, Vanguard’s annual report on the retirement savings behaviors of nearly five million American workers. As a result, plan participants demonstrate stronger saving and investing behaviors.
ETFs prove resilient amid markets' tariff turbulence
ETFs proved resilient during April’s volatility, offering better liquidity and pricing than underlying securities.
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Markets and economics
Midyear investing perspectives
In a short video, Kevin Khang, Vanguard senior international economist, gives a midyear economic and market update.
Amid turbulence, a new economic outlook
An update on our U.S. economic forecasts following the U.S. trade announcement and recent market volatility.
Joe Davis addresses tariffs, market volatility
In a series of brief videos, our global chief economist provides perspective for investors.
Not all market volatility is created equal
Senior International Economist Kevin Khang, Ph.D., offers perspective on the nature of the recent spike in market volatility.
Research spotlight
Retirement
Does a volatility management fund have a place in a target-date fund?
While a volatility management fund in a TDF might benefit retirement savers, possible challenges must be addressed.
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Vanguard’s Life-Cycle Investing Model (VLCM): A general portfolio framework for goals-based investing
A proprietary model for glide-path construction that can assist in the creation of custom investment portfolios.
The relationship between emergency savings, financial well-being, and financial stress
Vanguard research highlights the profound impact adequate emergency savings can have on financial well-being.
Six steps to creating a health-aware retirement plan
Vanguard research: a framework to help retirees confront the realities of health care choices and potential costs.
