Investing can provoke strong emotions, especially during market downturns. In this short video, Joe Davis, Vanguard's global chief economist, shares three pieces of advice to help investors get through volatile times and, ultimately, be rewarded for that.

History suggests that investors shouldn’t be concerned about material asset return differences under different political administrations. A portfolio of 60% equities and 40% fixed income has produced an annual compound return of 8.1% since 1860 with a Republican president and a 7.8% annual compound return with a Democratic president.[1]

After losses in 2022, returns for the 60/40 portfolio are again positive, reaffirming this allocation’s benefits.

Close watchers of the economy are likely to hear more in the coming months about an interest rate that exists only in theory, is known by many names, and—for central bankers—is indispensable.

It’s possible we’ll see flashes of hotter inflation, but the cooler economy that we expect over the coming months should create a warm environment for bonds.

El repunte del desempleo en EE.UU. antes del inicio del ciclo de recortes de tipos de interés de la Reserva Federal (Fed) refleja probablemente un mercado laboral normalizado, no uno preparado para un rápido deterioro.

Global bonds provide active managers a greater opportunity set to generate higher yields.

Despite a handful of volatile days in the third quarter, advisors that coached clients to stay the course, despite the noise, delivered value through exceptional portfolio performance.

After decades of economic and market stagnation, Japan may be on the path of a sustainable rebound. Vanguard experts weigh in on what that may mean for monetary policy, the yen, and investors’ influence in Japan’s capital markets.