Not all equity sectors respond in the same way
The recent sharp recovery in the global equity markets has represented a disconnect between the economy and the equity market. Despite the short-term negative macroeconomic outlook, there is an anticipation of a return to more normal economic conditions in the medium and long term.
Elections matter, but not so much to your clients' investments
Clients may worry about what an election means for their portfolios. This article provides research and resources to help alleviate their concern.
Market Perspectives: Vanguard's monthly economic market update
Vanguard's monthly update provides timely analysis on important market and economic news. View our latest insights on trade tensions, Brexit, policy changes, and more.
Commodities and ST TIPS help combat unexpected inflation
Vanguard research explains how commodities and short-term TIPS can help limit inflation's negative impact on a portfolio.
Envisioning a post-pandemic future
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated some trends already in place, and it will have additional implications that are opaque now but that will become undeniably clear and meaningful over time.
Digital attention during coronavirus market volatility
New Vanguard research examines digital behavior amid coronavirus market volatility.
A case of equity markets acting rationally
Vanguard believes that a fundamental reason exists for equity markets having bounced back so far from their pandemic-induced shock.
Panic or patience? Vanguard investors respond to the downturn
In the midst of a historic downturn, Vanguard investors demonstrated the courage to commit to a long-term strategy.
Cash panickers: Coronavirus market volatility
The unfolding global Covid-19 pandemic led to heightened market volatility in the first half of 2020—and, as of May 2020, 80% of the small subset of Vanguard U.S. investors who abandoned equities and moved to cash would have been better off had they simply “stayed the course.”
2020 midyear update: Forecasting amid the coronavirus
In a midyear update of our 2020 economic outlook, Vanguard economists address the immense COVID-19 shock, an expected two-phase economic recovery, and a sanguine investment outlook.
Safeguarding retirement in a bear market
An adaptive portfolio withdrawal strategy can be effective in countering sequence-of-return risk in retirement.
The same but different: Gender differences in retail investor behavior
New Vanguard research shows that male and female retail investors differ when it comes to the funds they hold and their trading behavior.
Does your pension risk management match your risk tolerance?
Following a defined risk management process can help sponsors manage risk and pursue a solid rate of return.
A challenging time for emerging markets
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Monetary Fund lowered its forecast for growth in emerging and developing economies for both 2020 and 2021. The way out won’t be easy. But not all is lost for emerging markets.