A preview of How America Saves exploring the latest findings on participant saving behaviors, retirement trends, and insights in 401(k) retirement plans.

Tensions in the Middle East have rattled global markets. Both equities and bonds have experienced losses amid great uncertainty, and oil prices have spiked, creating a challenging dynamic. Although recent events can feel unsettling for many reasons, history suggests that such periods don’t typically derail long-term investment outcomes. 

Cash is no longer king: Yields remain compelling, and intermediate duration looks superior to cash. Carry—the return from income, roll down, and other factors—became king in 2025, and we expect its reign to continue in 2026.

Successful stakes entail discipline, diversification, flexibility with liquidity and rigorous manager selection.

Discover how Vanguard’s active fixed income team is looking to capitalize on dispersion of global interest rates.

In a recent commentary for Kiplinger Adviser Angle, Lauren Wilkinson, the divisional chief information officer for Financial Advisor Services at Vanguard, shared her thoughts on practical ways advisors can integrate AI to enhance their practices.

Our economic outlook examines the evolving private credit and commodities markets and what the future might hold.

Cost should be a key consideration for investors. With ETFs, there are several costs that investors need to understand before placing a trade.

How to build a portfolio of active ETFs that maximizes stock-picking risk and minimizes style risk.