Vanguard Fee Cuts May Be Small, But They’re a Win For Investors
Dan Sotiroff, a senior manager research analyst for Morningstar, explains how lower fees on dozens of Vanguard investments will likely benefit both investors and the popular money manager. Plus, we hear from the hosts of our new podcast, The Morning Filter. David Sekera, Morningstar's chief US market strategist, and Susan Dziubinski, an investment specialist at Morningstar Inc., discuss how they cut through the noise of the stock market each week.Vanguard Fee Cuts 2025Why Is Vanguard Cutting Fees Now?6 Noteworthy Vanguard Funds and ETFs With Cheaper Expense Ratios Vanguard Signals to Investors to Consider Bond FundsIs Vanguard’s New CEO Putting Pressure on BlackRock to Lower Fees?Has the “Race to the Bottom” of Cheaper Fund Fees Started Again?What Lower Fund Fees Mean for Vanguard Investors in the Long TermHow Vanguard Can Keep and Grow Their Customer BaseWhat’s New in the MarketsIntroducing The Morning Filter PodcastHow The Morning Filter Brings Unique Insights to ListenersWhat to Expect from The Morning Filter’s Weekly Analysis of Stock Picks and Pans MarketOutlook 2025: What Investors Can Expect How Investors and Advisors Learn from The Morning FilterWhat's next is now at the Morningstar Investment Conference. Register now to get to the source for cutting-edge research, expert insights, and thorough analysis.https://www.morningstar.com/business/events/morningstar-investment-conference?refid=investinginRead about topics from this episode. Vanguard Cuts Fees on Nearly 90 Funds and ETFsVanguard in 2025: What Investors Need to KnowSubscribe to The Morning Filter on Apple podcasts, or wherever you stream podcasts.3 Stocks to Buy Before They Bounce Back What to watch from Morningstar.How Inflation, Tariffs, and More Could Impact Your Finances in 2025Why Inflation Still Poses a Risk to Stocks and Bonds in 2025Active ETFs vs Mutual Funds: What to Know Before Picking a New FundIt's Getting Easier to Invest in Private Assets. What Does That Mean for Investors? Read what our team is writing:Daniel SotiroffDavid SekeraSusan DziubinskiIvanna Hampton Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://x.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/
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How Inflation, Tariffs, and More Could Impact Your Finances in 2025
Preston Caldwell, senior US economist for Morningstar Investment Management, discusses the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision, his outlook for inflation in 2025, and the potential impact of US tariffs.Fed Meeting January 2025: Was Pausing Interest-Rate Cuts a Good Move? Outlook for Inflation in 2025How a Strong Jobs Market Fits into the Fed’s OutlookWhy Mortgage Rates Rose When Interest Rates FellWhen is the Next Fed Meeting in 2025?Are Interest Rates Going Down in 2025?How Mass Deportations Could Affect Businesses and ConsumersHow US Tariffs Could Affect Consumer Goods PricesTracking Inflation, Financial Conditions, and the Housing Market Read about topics from this episode. What Trump’s Proposed Tariffs Would Mean for the Economy Forecasts for December PCE Report Show Continued Improvement on Core Inflation Fed Hits the Pause Button, Awaits Further Data Amid Policy Uncertainty An Investor’s Guide to the Next Trump Administration What to watch from Morningstar.Why Inflation Still Poses a Risk to Stocks and Bonds in 2025 Active ETFs vs Mutual Funds: What to Know Before Picking a New FundIt's Getting Easier to Invest in Private Assets. What Does That Mean for Investors?Where Investors Can Find the Highest Bond Yields in 2025 Read what our team is writing:Preston Caldwell Ivanna Hampton Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://x.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/
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Introducing The Morning Filter
Follow The Morning Filter on Apple Podcast to hear new episodes on Monday mornings.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-filter/id1792280057
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Why Inflation Still Poses a Risk to Stocks and Bonds in 2025
Sarah Hansen, Morningstar Inc markets reporter, explains why the markets are closely watching inflation and what some forecasters expect. Seth Goldstein, strategist for Morningstar Research Services, discusses whether the new Trump administration’s policies could affect the electric vehicle industry and his outlook for Tesla’s stock.What’s Changed About the Inflation OutlookWhy Inflation is Running Hotter AgainWhat Stubborn Inflation Means for Investors and the EconomyMarkets’ Response to Inflation Why Investors Need to Pay Attention to Inflation DriversWhat Economists Think Is Next for InflationBottom Line for InvestorsWhat’s New in the Markets How Trump’s Policy Shift Could Affect Tesla and Other AutomakersIs It Still Possible for EVs to Hit Their Accelerated Growth Forecast?Why Tesla May Have a Comeback in 2025What to Look for in Tesla’s Upcoming EarningsMorningstar’s Outlook on Tesla Stock Read about topics from this episode. Markets Breathe a Sigh of Relief on Softer Core InflationDecember Inflation Data Closes Door on January Rate Cut, but There’s Improvement Under the HoodIs Inflation Really What Ails Stocks and Bonds?Stocks and Bonds Stumble on Hot Jobs Report. Are Markets in Trouble, or Is It Just Noise?Tesla: Full-Year Deliveries Decline and Energy Storage Deployments Set Record High What to watch from Morningstar.Active ETFs vs Mutual Funds: What to Know Before Picking a New FundIt's Getting Easier to Invest in Private Assets. What Does That Mean for Investors?Where Investors Can Find the Highest Bond Yields in 2025How the Fed's Surprise Outlook Adds to Market Uncertainty for 2025How to Diversify Your Portfolio to Handle a Market Correction Read what our team is writing:Sarah HansenSeth GoldsteinIvanna Hampton Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://x.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/
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Active ETFs vs Mutual Funds: What to Know Before Picking a New Fund
Russ Kinnel, director of ratings for Morningstar Research Services, compares open-end funds and actively managed ETFs from Fidelity, T. Rowe Price, and Capital Group. Matthew Dolgin, senior equity analyst for Morningstar Research Services, discusses what he thinks of Netflix’s stock and where the streamer could profit next. Open-End Funds vs. Active ETFsAdvantages of Active ETFsAppeal for Day TradersDisadvantage of Active ETFsWhich Investors Should Consider Swapping Mutual Funds for ETF CounterpartsComparing Open-End Funds and Active ETFs on Key FactorsHow T. Rowe Price Funds Compare to ETFsFidelity Funds vs ETFs PerformanceCapital Group’s Different Approach to Their Funds vs ETFsDecision Expected From SEC on ETF Share Class Requests What’s New in the Markets Netflix's Message to CompetitorsToo Early to Judge Live Sports PushHow Can Netflix Increase Profits? What to Watch for From Netflix’s Earnings Report Morningstar’s Outlook on Netflix Stock Read about topics from this episode. How to Find the Right Active ETF for Your PortfolioWill Active ETFs Outnumber Passive ETFs?3 Great Active ETFs for Stock InvestorsAre Active ETFs Truly More Tax-Efficient?Morningstar’s Guide to Active ETFsAfter Earnings, Is Netflix Stock a Buy, a Sell, or Fairly Valued?3 Cheap Stocks to Watch in the Fight Over Sports Streaming What to watch from Morningstar.It's Getting Easier to Invest in Private Assets. What Does That Mean for Investors?Where Investors Can Find the Highest Bond Yields in 2025How the Fed's Surprise Outlook Adds to Market Uncertainty for 2025How to Diversify Your Portfolio to Handle a Market Correction Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonRuss KinnelMatthew Dolgin Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://x.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/
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