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Fun(d) With Numbers
(05-09-2008) On the home page of Vanguard's web site, you'll find a self-congratulatory story about how well its 275 funds have done relative to their peers. The problem is that Vanguard doesn't offer 275 funds. Here's what really happened. [more on this article]

Paying the Tax-Man
(05-07-2008) Those economic stimulus checks are going to come in mighty handy. Vanguard's money funds saw net outflows of more than $4 billion during the month. Presumably, tax bills came due, and after years of low levels of capital gains, investors suddenly had to pay the piper. [more on this article]

Interview: View From Scotland
(05-01-2008) Though stationed in Edinburgh, Scotland, Edward Hocknell has amassed a terrific performance record investing far afield in emerging markets. He is one of 33 partners at Baillie Gifford, which has managed a piece of International Growth since February 2003. [more on this article]

Tax-Efficiency or Outperformance?
(05-01-2008) I’ve said it for years: It isn’t tax-efficiency that investors should strive for, it’s after-tax returns. So just which Vanguard funds produce the best after-tax returns, and are they the same as the most tax-efficient funds? [more on this article]

Baillie Gifford to the Rescue
(04-11-2008) Whether it's capacity (Global Equity) or performance (Growth Equity), Scottish investment manager Baillie Gifford has been tapped to ride to the rescue on two Vanguard funds. [more on this article]