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Perspectives and news
Economics and markets
Finding neutral: The path to an economy in balance
Expect to hear more about r-star, or the neutral rate of interest, as the Fed recalibrates its monetary policy.
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Global bonds: Four key drivers of outperformance
Global credit markets can offer enhanced yield, often without an increase to credit or duration risk.
After decades of stagnant growth, Japan is back
After decades of stagnant economic and market growth, Japan may finally be on the path of a sustainable rebound.
Rates, they are a-changin'. Is bond fund risk too?
Our research shows that changes in interest rates may alter the risk profiles of bond funds. Now might be the time for a checkup.
Research spotlight
Portfolio considerations
Time-varying asset allocation: Vanguard’s approach to dynamic portfolios
Want to grow wealth over time? This medium-term forecast model may increase your chance of investment success.Â
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Job transitions slow retirement savings
Job changes often come with higher pay but a lower saving rate. Our research shows how 401(k) plan sponsors and policy makers can help workers keep their savings momentum.
The Vanguard Asset Allocation Model: An investment solution for active-passive-factor portfolios
Unlike others, our model explicitly assesses risk-return trade-offs across alpha, systematic, and factor risk dimensions.
Making the implicit explicit: A framework for constructing active-passive portfolios
Our updated paper outlines a framework for deciding the optimal active-passive allocation based on four key variables.
