Vanguard

Gold Just Isn’t Worth the Risk

Even Vanguard's Precious Metals & Mining Fund -- one of the better-managed precious metals funds -- illustrates the poor risk/reward of gold-related investing. More

Vanguard’s Emerging Market Bond Fund: Better Late than Never?

The broader benefits of having emerging-market debt exposure are myriad, so it's no surprise Vanguard's getting into the game. But we'll have to wait to get a feel for how its new products compare to the competition. More

Don’t Abandon Bonds in Your Quest for Higher Yield

As tempting as higher-yielding securities might be for fixed-income investors, they are in no way a replacement for bonds in the totality of your portfolio. More

For Funds, Pay Attention to the Fine Print

Even in target-date funds where you're letting a fund manager do most of the work for you, if you don't do your homework, you could end up with an investment you didn't bargain for. More

Vanguard’s Capital Opportunity Just Isn’t What it Used to Be

Vanguard recently reopened its Capital Opportunity Fund (VHCOX) to new investors, but since it has shifted more toward large-caps, it’s no longer the best choice for aggressive capital growth. More