Sector ETF Report Card ๐Ÿ“ Revisiting the October 2022 Bottoms thru 2024

How has the stock market performed since the October 2022 lows? The S&P 500’s market’s recovery has been fueled by strong performances in technology and communications services. Despite various monetary policy, macro-level business, political and geo-political setbacks, the S&P 500 has recovered 22% these past 24-months and shown resilience, driven by strong earnings in strategic … Read more

Rate Cut Era โœ‚๏ธ What happens to VMFXX when Fed cuts rates?

september 2024 fed rate cuts

Holding cash on the sidelines in a Vanguard’s VMFXX money market account? You may be wondering how fed funds rate cuts impact your savings rate. Vanguard’s VMFXX federal money market fund is your Vanguard.com account’s cash sweep account, where your money is held before it’s deployed into buying stocks. The brokerage borrows money from the … Read more

Fidelity Increases Transaction Fees for Vanguard Mutual Funds

On August 12, 2024, Fidelity Investments implemented a significant change to its transaction fee structure, impacting investors who trade mutual funds from the Vanguard and Dodge & Cox fund families. The online trading fee for purchasing these funds has increased from $75 to $100 per transaction. Whatโ€™s Changed? Previously, the online transaction fee for purchasing … Read more

Fidelity Transaction Fees for Vanguard Funds (2024)

Yes, you can purchase Vanguard mutual funds through Fidelity, but it comes with a transaction fee. Here’s what you need to know. Fidelity Online Purchase Fees for Vanguard Funds When you buy Vanguard mutual funds on the Fidelity website, there is a fee of $75 (it’s now $100). This is like a service charge. Rep-Assisted … Read more

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