Value Investing News

Balanced funds are as old as mutual funds themselves, but are they still relevant in today's world of modern portfolio theory?

Does vanguard still have the best index funds?

When it comes to international index funds, there are still only primarily two horses in town, both from Vanguard: the Total International Index Fund and the FTSE All-World Ex US Fund. Which is better?

A review of The Bogleheads' Guide To Investing, which I thought could be better.

Young retirees have a tendency to reach for yield in an effort to squeeze more income out of their retirement portfolio. Here's a less-suicidal strategy.

When comparing the performance of different mutual funds, it's important to compare their performance to the relevant benchmark, and not necessarily against each other or some irrelevant benchmark (like the Dow).

International diversification is essential in today's globalized economy. Here are the five best non-US mutual funds for your IRA.

The Vanguard Asset Allocation Fund would be better off dead.

Do DFA index funds beat Vanguard's?

Four income-oriented funds ideal for income investors in 2009

I finally got around to changing my Roth IRA asset allocation in order to further diversify. Here's what I did and why

Warren Buffett's superior long-term investment record is not evidence the Efficient Market Hypothesis is wrong, contrary to popular belief. In fact, it reinforces the EMH.

Which is a better way to invest in real estate, directly or via REITs?

120 minus your age in stocks is the best rule of thumb for determining how much of your portfolio to invest in stocks.

Vanguard's Star Fund is perhaps the best all-around fund in existence for new investors.