Our monthly outlook discusses what happened to the small-cap premium and a measured softening in the U.S. economy.

A quarterly brochure on the U.S. ETF ecosystem, with information designed to give advisors tools to help clients.

Contrary to some popular stereotypes about young investors, the kids are all right. They typically save more and invest in age-appropriate, low-cost funds at higher rates than previous generations did at the same age, all while avoiding frequent trading or excessive risk in their portfolios. Here are three common myths about how investors in their 20s and 30s are—and aren’t—investing.

Savers in Vanguard retirement plans stayed the course in 2024. Vanguard plan sponsors leaned into solutions—such as automatic enrollment and professionally managed allocations—to help participants save more and invest smarter.

Our Investment Strategy Group gives a midyear economic and market update.

Income volatility can drive workers to cash out a 401(k). Emergency savings options can help them stay on track.

Each month, you'll have access to the latest insights from our Portfolio Solutions experts to help you address evolving issues that may affect your clients' portfolios. In this edition:

Bonds have continued to flex the power of income. They not only provided stability during the tariff-related volatility, but returns have been solid. In the first half of 2025, broad fixed income indexes have returned between 4% and 7.25%, largely driven by income from higher coupons.

The research identifies a broad global trend: despite an estimated US$51.7 trillion in household savings across all OECD countries, too few individuals are putting their money to work in the financial markets. It further estimates that if households in the most populous OECD countries reallocated just 10% of their excess cash savings into investments, capital markets could grow by US$2.1 trillion.