Monthly Archives: October, 2020
Why Vanguard is too Big: Part V: How You’re Being Forgotten
I’m not trying to be unfair to Vanguard, or other companies with airplane-hangar-sized call centers, but nowadays you tend to feel like a number....
Another Reason to Rein in Big Banks
J.P. Morgan, the nation’s biggest bank, plans to cut exposure to companies that don’t align their operations with the Paris Climate Accord. Apparently, firms...
Why Vanguard is too Big: Part IV: Meet the Jabba the Hutt of Funds
When you spend hours on vanguard.com like I do, you realize how hard it is to get the information you’re looking for. Take for...
Are Index Funds Still Diversified?
Just because you own an index fund, doesn’t mean your portfolio is properly diversified. Goldman Sachs estimates that only five stocks account for almost...
Why Vanguard is too Big: Part III: BOND ALERT
In times like these, you can’t afford to fight other people’s social crusades. Vanguard has announced a new ESG bond fund. You need to...