VTI News and Press, Vanguard Total Stock Market From 08/30/23

2023-08-30 11:01:45 ET Summary Inflation above 2% has a negative impact on stock prices; the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF has averaged poor performance during such years. Various sub-sectors of the stock market and sectors of the bond market are affected differently by high inf...

2023-08-29 12:10:24 ET Summary A credit event refers to a sudden increase in credit spreads and default risk, leading to a negative shift in a borrower's ability to meet payment obligations. The effects of a credit event can ripple through the financial ecosystem, impacting invest...

2023-08-29 08:45:24 ET Summary Core PCE inflation has decreased to 4.1% in June 2023, but is expected to increase to 4.2% in July. The labor market labor shortage is driving inflation, with calls for unionization and strikes posing a threat to price stability. The August labor...

2023-08-28 15:22:52 ET Summary The Federal Reserve reaffirmed that interest rates will remain "higher for longer" last week at Jackson Hole. Despite recent drops in inflation, the fight against inflation is not over, and investors should be concerned about the maturing debt and vu...

2023-08-28 14:29:00 ET Summary After three straight weekly declines, the Global Market Index (GMI) rebounded for the trading week through Friday, Aug. 25. US stocks (VTI) remain the clear leader with a 15.2% gain. US bonds (BND), on the other hand, are struggling to hold on to a w...

2023-08-24 14:43:18 ET Summary Bullish sentiment decreased and is below average for the second consecutive week. Bearish sentiment is above average for the first time in 12 weeks at 35.9%. Neutral sentiment is below average for the ninth time in 12 weeks at 31.8%. Bu...

2023-08-23 23:42:00 ET Summary The economic environment has been volatile, with short business cycles and inflation accelerating since early 2021. The Vanguard Total Stock Market Fund Index has performed well historically, but has struggled since mid-2021. Inflation levels hav...

2023-08-22 05:25:00 ET Summary All the major asset classes fell last week, extending a run of risk-off sentiment of late, based on a set of ETF proxies. The worst performer for the major asset classes year to date: foreign property stocks. The sight of inflation and growth fac...

2023-08-21 08:00:41 ET Summary With the 10-year treasury rates hovering above 4%, almost all equity sectors are expensive in comparison. The REIT sector, represented by the Vanguard Real Estate ETF, offers a very attractive valuation comparatively. Moreover, the fund offers a ...

2023-08-18 17:59:19 ET Summary The Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund has long been widely recommended as a safe investment option for conservative investors. But it has only traded since 1986 when inflation had been tamed though bond yields were still at very high levels. ...