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ETF industry perspectives
Tax strategies and the surge in active ETFs
Our quarterly commentary on the ETF industry analyzes key trends and how they’re affecting ETF investors.
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How emotions shape investment decisions
Vanguard’s Fiona Greig discusses how emotions can influence investors, particularly during volatile markets.
U.S. retirement outlook: Our 2025 report recap
Vanguard Retirement Outlook: How DC plan access drives stronger retirement readiness across generations.
Active Fixed Income Perspectives Q4 2025: Caught in the crosswinds
While tariffs will still have an effect, positive growth drivers should help the economy over the coming quarters.
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Markets and economics
What determines equity returns
Explore macro insights and forecasts on what’s shaping global markets, policy paths, and investment strategy.
Looking beyond the Fed rate cut
Explore global economic outlooks and market trends shaped by inflation, policy shifts, and rate expectations.
Inflation from tariffs likely gradual
Tariff costs are likely to contribute to a gradual rise in inflation, but not the tariff cliff so many feared.
Data show labor market strength despite slower hiring
Hiring has slowed, but low layoff rates and solid income growth point to a labor market that remains strong.
Research spotlight
Financial advice economics: What SEC filings reveal about costs and services
Understanding advisory costs and services is key to maximizing long-term investor outcomes and financial success.
The Vanguard Retirement Outlook: Strong national progress, opportunities ahead
Vanguard Retirement Outlook: DC plans improve outcomes, suggest brighter future ahead for younger generations.
Charitable trusts: Balancing tax efficiency and philanthropy
Charitable trusts combine tax efficiency with philanthropy for strategic giving.
Principles for behavioral design: Nudging for better investor outcomes
Vanguard helps investors make smarter financial choices using behavioral science and digital design.
Setting the record straight: The truths about index fund investing
We dispel assertions tied to the growth of index fund investing and offer evidence that refutes key misperceptions.
