Vanguard Backs Away From China March 16, 2022 Adviser Fund Update China, gas, inflation, vanguard Vanguard has called a halt to its plans to launch an actively managed China equity fund, previously planned to roll out this quarter.Read Morekeyboard_arrow_right
Vanguard to Launch China Fund December 8, 2021 Adviser Fund Update China, Market volatility, mutual funds, vanguard Vanguard to Launch China Fund Vanguard has announced plans to launch a China fund early next year, China Select Stock. The new fund represents a significant departure from the broad-based indexes the Malvern, Pennsylvania, giant is known for: It will be the firm’s first single-country fund, and it will be actively … Read Morekeyboard_arrow_right
What Economic Challenges Are Likely to Persist in 2022? November 9, 2021 Economy and the Markets China, Jim Lowell, supply chain, webinar As the world recovers from the pandemic, some countries have brought production and manufacturing back online faster than others. Supply in the increasingly globalized economy hasn’t been able to keep up with demand as prices rise. How long will these jams last and what are the ripple effects? Here’s what Chief Investment … Listen Nowkeyboard_arrow_right
Emerging Market Bonds: Good Bet or Bad? November 1, 2021 Bonds bonds, China, Emerging market bonds, investment-grade bonds, Jennifer Yousif, Weekly Question This week’s reader question is on fixed-income investments in developing countries: What is your thinking on emerging market bonds? Is now the time to invest? Emerging market bonds can add diversification and increase the yield in your portfolio. The downside is that the higher yield comes with additional risk—though not … Read Morekeyboard_arrow_right
Steve Johnson on Buying the Dip September 24, 2021 Economy and the Markets China, coronavirus, interest rates, Investing, video Amid market volatility this week, traders proved willing to buy the dip—a lot of money is still out there capable of driving markets higher. Dig into the data with Vice President Steve Johnson on Today's Market Takeaway.Watch Nowkeyboard_arrow_right
Liz Laprade on China’s Property Fallout September 21, 2021 Economy and the Markets China, video Yesterday's news about Chinese property giant Evergrande being close to defaulting shocked global markets. In Today’s Market Takeaways, Research Analyst Liz Laprade provides her take on the situation.Watch Nowkeyboard_arrow_right
Will Infrastructure Spending Impact Chinese Stocks? May 19, 2021 Economy and the Markets China, Global investing, infrastructure, stocks An infrastructure package would cast a wide net across the U.S. markets. Will it affect investments beyond our shores? Chief Investment Officer Jim Lowell delved into the wide-ranging impact of infrastructure spending in our recent webinar,* Inflation, Inoculation and Infrastructure: Defining the New Normal. Please enjoy the excerpt … Read Morekeyboard_arrow_right
Your Question Answered: Investing in China—Risk or Opportunity? May 17, 2021 Investing China, Global investing, International stocks, Investing This week’s reader question is about investing in China: What is your outlook on China and is this an area of opportunity for equity investors? What are the risks and how are you factoring China’s evolving regulatory and control policies (toward its companies) into your outlook? An astute question, thoughtfully worded. … Read Morekeyboard_arrow_right
Is the Market Overvalued? February 4, 2021 Economy and the Markets airlines, China, dividend income, global stocks, stocks, technology stocks After a strong rally pushed stocks into record territory in 2020, are stocks overpriced today? Vice President Steve Johnson and Research Analyst Liz Laprade discussed the valuations in the U.S. and abroad in our recent webinar,* A Tale of Two Recoveries: Will Main Street Catch Up With Wall … Read Morekeyboard_arrow_right