//podcastplus.net/feed/vanguard-investment-commentary~9050f349 Providing investment professionals with actionable insights into markets, the economy, and investing. Applying proven tools and coaching strategies from Vanguard Advisor's Alpha research—including portfolio construction, behavioral coaching, and wealth management—all to keep clients on track to achieve their goals. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:11:30 +0000 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/vanguard.vo.llnwd.net/o1/EXT/FAS/AAPodcast_ETFFlows3_022021_AUDIO_Approved.mp3 Characterizing the Fed’s decision to make fixed income ETFs part of its COVID-inspired quantitative easing (QE) program a “pretty big deal,” Vanguard’s Johnny Garcia argues that in making bond ETFs part of QE, the Fed “credentialized” ETFs in general and bond ETFs in particular. Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/vanguard.vo.llnwd.net/o1/EXT/FAS/AAPodcast_ETFFlows3_022021_AUDIO_Approved.mp3 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/vanguard.vo.llnwd.net/o1/EXT/FAS/AAPodcast_ETFFlows1_022021_AUDIO_Approved.mp3 Vanguard ETF Product Manager Johnny Garcia shares data illustrating strong growth in the ETF market, and explains why adoption of ETFs among advisors and investors is accelerating. Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/vanguard.vo.llnwd.net/o1/EXT/FAS/AAPodcast_ETFFlows1_022021_AUDIO_Approved.mp3 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/vanguard.vo.llnwd.net/o1/EXT/FAS/AAPodcast_GreatYearETFs_10302020.mp3 Vanguard ETF Product Manager Johnny Garcia explains the story behind accelerating flows into ETFs so far in 2020 in this bonus episode of the Vanguard Advisor’s Alpha Podcast. Fri, 04 Dec 2020 15:00:00 +0000 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/vanguard.vo.llnwd.net/o1/EXT/FAS/AAPodcast_GreatYearETFs_10302020.mp3 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/vanguard.vo.llnwd.net/o1/EXT/FAS/AAPodcast_05_07162020.mp3 Biases like loss aversion and recency bias can skew your clients’ investing decisions, particularly in volatile markets. Vanguard Senior Advice Strategist Mike DiJoseph explains how advisors can overcome common these human biases. Tue, 21 Jul 2020 15:00:00 +0000 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/vanguard.vo.llnwd.net/o1/EXT/FAS/AAPodcast_05_07162020.mp3 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/vanguard.vo.llnwd.net/o1/EXT/FAS/AAPodcast_04_07082020.mp3 Retirement-age clients may need special attention in down markets. You can learn how to tailor your communication and financial planning to fit recent retirees in this episode of the new Vanguard Advisor’s Alpha Podcast, part four of a five-part series on behavioral coaching. Tue, 14 Jul 2020 15:00:00 +0000 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/vanguard.vo.llnwd.net/o1/EXT/FAS/AAPodcast_04_07082020.mp3 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/vanguard.vo.llnwd.net/o1/EXT/FAS/AAPodcast_03_07012020.mp3 How can you help clients through market volatility? Senior Advice Strategist Mike DiJoseph explains how advisors can use behavioral coaching to keep clients focused on their long-term goals during market downturns. Tue, 07 Jul 2020 15:00:00 +0000 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/vanguard.vo.llnwd.net/o1/EXT/FAS/AAPodcast_03_07012020.mp3 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/vanguard.vo.llnwd.net/o1/EXT/FAS/AAPodcast_02_06182020.mp3 Behavioral coaching can help you highlight your value to your clients, especially in volatile times like the coronavirus pandemic. Senior Advice Strategist Mike DiJoseph explains two simple behavioral coaching frameworks developed by Vanguard’s Advisor’s Alpha. Thu, 25 Jun 2020 15:00:00 +0000 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/vanguard.vo.llnwd.net/o1/EXT/FAS/AAPodcast_02_06182020.mp3 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/vanguard.vo.llnwd.net/o1/EXT/FAS/AAPodcast_01_06152020.mp3 Vanguard Senior Advice Strategist Mike DiJoseph explains the importance of behavioral coaching in helping advisors build trust with clients. Wed, 17 Jun 2020 09:00:00 +0000 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/vanguard.vo.llnwd.net/o1/EXT/FAS/AAPodcast_01_06152020.mp3 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/vanguard.vo.llnwd.net/o1/EXT/FAS/AAPodcast_Teaser.mp3 This new in-depth podcast series will provide investment professionals with actionable insights into markets, the economy, and investing—all with an ongoing focus on portfolio construction, behavioral coaching, and wealth management. Mon, 15 Jun 2020 20:45:00 +0000 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/vanguard.vo.llnwd.net/o1/EXT/FAS/AAPodcast_Teaser.mp3 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/vanguard.vo.llnwd.net/o1/EXT/IIG/FAS/4281_ICPodcast.mp3 In this 16-minute podcast, Frank Chism, Vanguard senior product manager, lays out the ABCs of commodities investing and explains Vanguard Commodity Strategy Fund. Thu, 03 Oct 2019 14:55:33 +0000 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/vanguard.vo.llnwd.net/o1/EXT/IIG/FAS/4281_ICPodcast.mp3